{"product_id":"vital-voices-isbn-9781118184776","title":"Vital Voices","description":"\u003cb\u003eHow women around the world are leading powerful change\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003eWomen's progress is global progress. Where there is an increase in women's university enrollment rates, women's earnings, and maternal health, and a reduction in violence against women, we see more prosperous communities, better educated, healthier families, and the preservation of equal human rights. Yet globally, women remain the most consistently under-utilized resource. \u003ci\u003eVital Voices\u003c\/i\u003e calls for and makes possible transformative leadership around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eVital Voices\u003c\/i\u003e, CEO Alyse Nelson shares the stories of remarkable, world-changing women, as well as the story of how Vital Voices was founded, crossing lines that typically divide. For 15 years, Vital Voices has brought together women who want to enable others to become change agents in their governments, advocates for social justice, and supporters of democracy. They equip women with management and business development skills to expand their enterprises and create jobs in their communities. Their voices, stories, and hard-earned lessons—shared here for the first time—are deeply authentic and truly vital.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeatures interviews and first-person accounts of global leaders, such as Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, president of Liberia, and Aung San Suu Kyi, Nobel Prize-winning Burmese pro-democracy leader, as well as business leaders\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDraws on the work of the Vital Voices, the organization founded by Hillary Clinton in 1997 as a government initiative that transformed into a leading non-profit, which enables a network of 10,000 emerging women leaders in politics, human rights, and economic development in 127 countries. These women have gone on to mentor and train more than 500,000\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFocuses on the key elements of the Vital Voices five-step model of transformational leadership, including how to find a voice, lead with purpose, cross lines that divide, and more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThrough the firsthand accounts of trail-blazing leaders, \u003ci\u003eVital Voices\u003c\/i\u003e introduces unforgettable, inspiring women who are shaping our world.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForeword ix\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eby \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003ethe Honorable Hillary Rodham Clinton, Founder, Vital Voices\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 A Driving Force or Sense of Mission 1\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eIntroduced by the Honorable Michelle Bachelet\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Strong Roots in the Community 39\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eIntroduced by Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 An Ability to Connect Across Lines That Divide 83\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eIntroduced by Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Bold Ideas and Bold Action 125\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eIntroduced by Diane von Furstenberg\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Paying it Forward 171\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eIntroduced by Ambassador Melanne Verveer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion: Leadership is a Journey, Not a Destination 207\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eIntroduced by Sally Field\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfterword 223\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eby Susan Ann Davis and Bobbie Greene McCarthy, Chair and Vice-Chair, Board of Directors, Vital Voices\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdditional Information on the Women Featured in \u003ci\u003eVital Voices \u003c\/i\u003e225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 265\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e#8 \u003ci\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e Best Seller (Hardcover Nonfiction)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“In this compelling new book, Alyse Nelson shares the stories of the remarkable women who have motivated her work at Vital Voices. For anyone who wants our world to live up to the promises of the twenty-first century, look no further than these determined agents of change for blueprints on courageous leadership.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Bill Clinton, 42nd President of the United States\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e “This timely book tells the story of a movement that is transforming our world and of an organization—Vital Voices—is clearing the path. Its message is about more than equality, it's about leadership, justice, and hearing those who in prior generations possessed only a single right—to remain silent. If you are looking for inspiration about what is possible, and for a challenge about what is still necessary, here is your guide.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Madeleine K. Albright, former U.S. Secretary of State\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003e“I have been humbled and inspired throughout my life by the determination of African women and women in other parts of the developing world who are committed to bettering their families and their communities. The power and possibility of women's leadership are captured in this book's innovative model. There has never been a more fitting time for the world to embrace a new brand of leadership by embracing the power and possibility of women worldwide.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—H.E. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, President of Liberia and 2011 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“From the poorest villages to the highest government offices, women are leading the way in tackling humanity's biggest challenges. Alyse Nelson's \u003ci\u003eVital Voices\u003c\/i\u003e imagines what's possible if we can fully tap the unique leadership potential of all women and girls. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in building a better world.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Melinda French Gates, co-chair, Bill \u0026amp; Melinda Gates Foundation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Over the next 25 years, nothing will do more to build a more peaceful, more prosperous, and more sustainable world than the empowerment of women and girls. As an innovative and collaborative leader, Vital Voices is making a profound and lasting difference for the better, as the stories in this book clearly demonstrate.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Muhtar Kent, chairman and CEO, The Coca-Cola Company\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“This powerful book tells the story of a pioneering organization and shows us what is possible when we invest in transformational leaders—from dissidents to entrepreneurs, these women motivate us and change lives.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Tina Brown, editor-in-chief, \u003ci\u003eNewsweek \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Daily Beast\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“\u003ci\u003eVital Voices\u003c\/i\u003e is a vital read. The world is changing and in the places where the most progress is happening, women are leading the charge. Alyse Nelson empirically states the case that when women are given opportunities, they seize them and ignite positive changes in their communities and even their countries. At a time of such universal economic uncertainty, investing in women can make all of the difference.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Lisa Ling, executive producer and host, \u003ci\u003eOur America\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlyse Nelson\u003c\/b\u003e is president and chief executive officer of Vital Voices Global Partnership. A co-founder of Vital Voices, Alyse has worked with women leaders since 1996 to develop mentoring and training programs in over 140 countries and has interviewed more than 200 international leaders. She completed her graduate degree work at Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University, and she lives in Washington, D.C.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVital Voices Global Partnership\u003c\/b\u003e, founded by \u003cb\u003eHillary Rodham Clinton\u003c\/b\u003e, is the leading nongovernmental organization that identifies, trains, and invests in emerging women leaders, enabling them to create a better world for us all. Learn more at www.vitalvoices.org.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\"We must proclaim to the world, clearly and as one, that these women are heroes, their work is valuable, and their voices are vital.\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eFrom the Foreword by Hillary Rodham Clinton\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eVital Voices\u003c\/i\u003e shares the unforgettable triumphs and struggles of women who are changing our world. In this powerful account, Alyse Nelson takes us on a 17-year journey around the world, beginning with the watershed moment at the United Nations Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing, China, when then–First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton boldly proclaimed for the first time to the world that \"women's rights are human rights.\" From there a United States government initiative was founded on the belief that when women progress, whole societies move forward. Since then, Vital Voices has grown into a global movement that today transcends national, cultural, economic, and political divides.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom the mothers of Northern Ireland who came together to end violence, to entrepreneurs creating economic opportunity in Haiti, \u003ci\u003eVital Voices\u003c\/i\u003e shares a transformative model of leadership taking hold around the world. With the story of Vital Voices, Nelson offers compelling accounts of brave, visionary women willing to risk everything to improve the lives of those around them.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeaturing first-person accounts from former President of Chile Michelle Bachelet, Nigerian Minister of Finance Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison, Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women's Issues Melanne Verveer, designer Diane von Furstenberg, and actor Sally Field, Vital Voices brings together leaders who boldly redefine the concept of power in their pursuit of a better world.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTheir voices and vision for progress—shared here for the first time—are deeply authentic and essential reading for anyone looking to make a difference in our world.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eForeword by Hillary Clinton\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAfterword by Susan Ann Davis and Bobbie Greene McCarthy, Chair and Vice-Chair, Vital Voices Board of Directors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This timely book tells the story of a movement that is transforming our world and of an organization—\u003ci\u003eVital Voices\u003c\/i\u003e—that is clearing the path. Its message is about more than equality, it's about leadership, justice, and hearing those who in prior generations possessed only a single right—to remain silent. If you are looking for inspiration about what is possible, and for a challenge about what is still necessary, here is your guide.\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eMadeleine K. Albright\u003c\/b\u003e, former U.S. Secretary of State\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"I have been humbled and inspired throughout my life by the determination of African women and women in other parts of the developing world who are committed to bettering their families and their communities. The power and possibility of women's leadership are captured in this book's innovative model. There has never been a more fitting time for the world to embrace a new brand of leadership by embracing the power and possibility of women worldwide.\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eH.E. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf\u003c\/b\u003e, President of Liberia and 2011 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"From the poorest villages to the highest government offices, women are leading the way in tackling humanity's biggest challenges. Alyse Nelson's \u003ci\u003eVital Voices\u003c\/i\u003e imagines what's possible if we can fully tap the unique leadership potential of all women and girls. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in building a better world.\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eMelinda French Gates\u003c\/b\u003e, co-chair, Bill \u0026amp; Melinda Gates Foundation\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Over the next 25 years, nothing will do more to build a more peaceful, more prosperous, and more sustainable world than the empowerment of women and girls. As an innovative and collaborative leader, \u003ci\u003eVital Voices\u003c\/i\u003e is making a profound and lasting difference for the better, as the stories in this book clearly demonstrate.\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eMuhtar Kent\u003c\/b\u003e, chairman and CEO, The Coca-Cola Company\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This powerful book tells the story of a pioneering organization and shows us what is possible when we invest in transformational leaders—from dissidents to entrepreneurs, these women motivate us and change lives.\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eTina Brown\u003c\/b\u003e, editor-in-chief, \u003ci\u003eNewsweek\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Daily Beast\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eVital Voices\u003c\/i\u003e is a vital read. The world is changing and in the places where the most progress is happening, women are leading the charge. 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