{"product_id":"road-to-power-how-gms-mary-barra-shattered-the-glass-ceiling-hardcover","title":"Road to Power: How Gm's Mary Barra Shattered the Glass Ceiling - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLaura Colby\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFollow a pioneer's journey from factory floor to CEO\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRoad to Power\u003c\/i\u003e is the story of how Mary Barra drove herself to the pinnacle of a company that steers the nation's wealth. Beginning as a rare female electrical engineer and daughter of a General Motors die maker, Barra spent more than thirty years building her career before becoming the first woman to ever lead a global automaker. With $155 billion in sales and 200,000 employees, GM is widely considered to be a proxy for the U.S. economy, making Barra's position arguably the most important corporate role a woman has ever held. This book describes the personal character, choices, and leadership style that enabled her to break through the glass ceiling.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen 52-year-old Mary Barra was named CEO of General Motors in 2013, only people outside of the company were surprised. She had done everything from working on the factory floor to overseeing manufacturing, from improving union relations to paring down bureaucracy, and from running human resources to helping drag the company back from its 2009 bankruptcy. This book details each step of her career, and the lessons she learned along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn how Mary Barra's willingness to take on diverse assignments helped steer her career trajectory\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExamine the fine details of Barra's management style and her ability to relate to colleagues\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscover the qualities and experiences Barra had that drove her to lead this male-dominated profession\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStudy the valuable lessons Barra learned at each stage in her professional life, and why they stuck with her throughout her journey to the top\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eBarra is most certainly a pioneer for women in business, but she's also a living lesson as to how far the right outlook, skills, and drive can take you in your career. \u003ci\u003eRoad to Power\u003c\/i\u003e explores the talent and the mindset that got her all the way to the top.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The daughter of a General Motors die maker, Mary Barra got her first job with the company's Pontiac division at the age of 18. \u003ci\u003eRoad to Power\u003c\/i\u003e follows Barra's climb through the automaker's ranks and reveals how she started on the factory floor and eventually proved herself worthy of the CEO post. This inspiring story showcases the qualities and experiences that enabled Barra to overcome obstacles and reach the top of the largest American automaker. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Just over a year into her tenure, Barra has already faced an enormous crisis over the company's failure to recall some of its cars for more than a decade. If she can surmount this challenge with the same determination and skill that she has demonstrated throughout her career, Barra may become one of the most important female figures, not just in the auto industry, but in any industry. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In this book, readers get a look behind the scenes at the secrets to Barra's success, including a surprising look at how GM's corporate culture helped pave the way to the top, over a period of decades, for talented women. \u003ci\u003eRoad to Power\u003c\/i\u003e will provide insight and encouragement to female engineers, students of business, human resources staff, and anyone who aspires to overcome obstacles and achieve great things. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe daughter of a General Motors die maker, Mary Barra got her first job with the company's Pontiac division at the age of 18. \u003ci\u003eRoad to Power\u003c\/i\u003e follows Barra's climb through the automaker's ranks and reveals how she started on the factory floor and eventually proved herself worthy of the CEO post. This inspiring story showcases the qualities and experiences that enabled Barra to overcome obstacles and reach the top of the largest American automaker. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJust over a year into her tenure, Barra has already faced an enormous crisis over the company's failure to recall some of its cars for more than a decade. If she can surmount this challenge with the same determination and skill that she has demonstrated throughout her career, Barra may become one of the most important female figures, not just in the auto industry, but in any industry. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this book, readers get a look behind the scenes at the secrets to Barra's success, including a surprising look at how GM's corporate culture helped pave the way to the top, over a period of decades, for talented women. \u003ci\u003eRoad to Power\u003c\/i\u003e will provide insight and encouragement to female engineers, students of business, human resources staff, and anyone who aspires to overcome obstacles and achieve great things.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLAURA COLBY\u003c\/b\u003e is a reporter at large for Bloomberg News in New York, covering women in the global economy and education. Prior to 2013, she was the managing editor of \u003ci\u003eBloomberg Markets\u003c\/i\u003e, the monthly global finance magazine. Laura has also worked for \u003ci\u003eThe Wall Street Journal, Fortune\u003c\/i\u003e, and the \u003ci\u003eInternational Herald Tribune\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 9.1 x 6.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 16, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51772724412704,"sku":"9781118972632","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/0a91eeb3c86af4590d825226b41e5d43.webp?v=1780412576","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/road-to-power-how-gms-mary-barra-shattered-the-glass-ceiling-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}