{"product_id":"the-athena-doctrine-isbn-9781118452950","title":"The Athena Doctrine","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Bestseller\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e How feminine values can solve our toughest problems and build a more prosperous future\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Among 64,000 people surveyed in thirteen nations, two thirds feel the world would be a better place if men thought more like women. This marks a global trend away from the winner-takes-all, masculine approach to getting things done. Drawing from interviews at innovative organizations in eighteen nations and at Fortune 500 boardrooms, the authors reveal how men and women alike are recognizing significant value in traits commonly associated with women, such as nurturing, cooperation, communication, and sharing. \u003ci\u003eThe Athena Doctrine\u003c\/i\u003e shows why femininity is the operating system of 21st century prosperity.  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdvocates a new way to solve today's toughest problems in business, education, government, and more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBased on a landmark survey and results from Young \u0026amp; Rubicam's respected Brand Asset Valuator's global survey, as well as on-the-ground interviews in 18 countries\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFrom acclaimed social theorist, consumer expert, and bestselling author, John Gerzema, and award-winning author, Michael D'Antonio\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrought to life through real world examples and backed by rigorous data,\u003ci\u003eThe Athena Doctrine\u003c\/i\u003e shows how feminine traits are ascending—and bringing success to people and organizations around the world. By nurturing, listening, collaborating and sharing, women and men are solving problems, finding profits, and redefining success in every realm.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction: The Athena Doctrine 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Great Britain 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Iceland 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Israel 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Japan 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Colombia and Peru 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Kenya 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 India 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 China 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Sweden, Germany, and Belgium 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Bhutan 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion: The Age of Athena 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMore Information 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Authors 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 291\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e“Captivating... a fascinating case study of human nature, this book provides insight into future world leaders.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Publishers Weekly\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"With a wealth of data and even richer stories from around the world, \u003ci\u003eThe Athena Doctrine\u003c\/i\u003e offers convincing proof that the future requires us to embrace traits and values traditionally linked to women. Leave it to two fathers of daughters to show us how men and women alike are using empathy and collaboration to solve problems big and small. If you care about leadership, creativity, and the world of tomorrow, you must read this book.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Arianna Huffington, president and editor-in-chief, \u003ci\u003eThe Huffington Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eThe Athena Doctrine\u003c\/i\u003e is a powerful book. Extraordinary research. Great story telling. A message both timely and of monumental importance.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Tom Peters, leadership guru and bestselling author, \u003ci\u003eIn Search of Excellence\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Goddess of both craft and wisdom, patron of Odysseus, and inspiration for legions of smart girls, Athena is an icon for our times. \u003ci\u003eThe Athena Doctrine\u003c\/i\u003e offers a gender-neutral approach to embracing a set of values that underpin a new generation of innovation based on connection and creativity. It is an optimistic and energizing book.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Anne-Marie Slaughter, professor of politics and international affairs, Princeton University; former director of policy planning, U.S. Department of State\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eThe Athena Doctrine\u003c\/i\u003e offers more than ample evidence of the rebalance needed in global leadership. Painstakingly researched and documented, with interviews of amazing people all over the world, the ideas in this book will influence the leaders of tomorrow and, more importantly, make the case for more women leaders.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Pat Mitchell, president and CEO, the Paley Center for Media; curator, TEDxWomen\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Rich in data and stories from around the world, this fresh analysis will certainly provoke healthy debate in the workplace and hopefully smash through a few glass ceilings.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Tina Brown, Editor-in-Chief, \u003ci\u003eDaily Beast\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eNewsweek\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“…this is a book for everyone, and I have no doubt that your life and your work will be enriched by reading it.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Jack Covert, 800-CEORead\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn Gerzema\u003c\/b\u003e is a pioneer in using data to identify social change and help companies adapt to new trends and demands. He is a bestselling author, speaker, and consultant. His books \u003ci\u003eThe Brand Bubble\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSpend Shift\u003c\/i\u003e have appeared on numerous “best of” lists, and his TED talks have been seen by hundreds of thousands of people.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMichael D’Antonio\u003c\/b\u003e is the author and coauthor of many books, including \u003ci\u003eSpend Shift\u003c\/i\u003e. He won the Pulitzer Prize with writers at \u003ci\u003eNewsday\u003c\/i\u003e and the Alicia Patterson Fellowship. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor more information, please visit \u003cb\u003ewww.athenadoctrine.com\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWomen don’t yet rule the world, but people around the globe sure wish they had more influence on business, government, and every other aspect of modern life. Among 64,000 people surveyed in thirteen nations, two-thirds said the world would be a better place if men thought more like women. The sentiment was the same across the planet: we’ve had enough of the winner-takes-all, masculine approach to getting things done. It’s time for something better.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInspired by their data, John Gerzema and Michael D’Antonio traveled the world to uncover stories of women and men who lead innovative organizations with the skills and values commonly associated with women. By emphasizing  cooperation, communication, and sharing, these pioneers succeed in a super-connected world. In \u003ci\u003eThe Athena Doctrine\u003c\/i\u003e, the authors show why femininity is the operating system of twenty-first-century prosperity: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLEADERSHIP:\u003c\/b\u003e values traditionally associated with women create more effective leaders and organizational strategies in today’s society.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCAREER MANAGEMENT AND SELF-IMPROVEMENT:\u003c\/b\u003e traits associated with women—flexibility, empathy, and honesty—underpin career mobility and personal fulfillment.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCHANGE MANAGEMENT:\u003c\/b\u003e feminine traits help us adapt seamlessly and effectively to today’s changes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrought to life through fresh stories from around the world and backed by rigorous data, \u003ci\u003eThe Athena Doctrine\u003c\/i\u003e shows how feminine values are ascending. 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