Leading Our Way: How Women are Re-Defining Leadership

The world is changing, and so must our understanding of leadership. Through the stories of trailblazing female leaders, discover what leadership can look like and how you can become a catalyst for change.

In Leading Our Way, renowned executive and author Gaia van der Esch shares an inspiring collection of leadership stories from seven iconic women around the world. Stories that explore new leadership models, concepts and tools, to inspire action and solve global challenges.

Featuring exclusive interviews with Christiana Figueres, Gitanjali Rao, Becky Sauerbrunn, Diane von Furstenberg, Tawakkol Karman, Comfort Ero and Gloria Steinem, this book examines key trends in leadership, and in how female leaders from across the globe are redefining its meaning, surfacing essential patterns and ideas to re-imagine our present and future. You’ll find:



In-depth discussions of how women – still heavily under-represented in leadership positions and debates – are contributing to changing our cultural, economic and political scene
Strategies for overcoming the mounting polarization in our communities, companies, and countries, by re-focusing on the common ground and the common good – for humanity and for our planet
Tools and inspiration to become an effective leader and act as a catalyst for change in your organisation, your community, your country, as we collectively strive to overcome today’s global challenges and build a fair and sustainable world


An inspiring and essential new exploration of leadership, Leading Our Way is a must read for both men and women in leadership positions and those who aspire to them. A stepping-stone to build your purpose, find inspiration, and lead in your own way.

Format: Hardback
Pages: 272
Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Ltd
Publication date: 27/12/2023