{"product_id":"the-women-of-berkshire-hathaway-lessons-from-warren-buffetts-female-ceos-and-directors-hardcover","title":"The Women of Berkshire Hathaway: Lessons from Warren Buffett's Female Ceos and Directors - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKaren Linder\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eSusie Buffett\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA fascinating look at the top women at Berkshire Hathaway and how they got there\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlthough proportionally women continue to lag far behind men as CEOs and board members at major institutions, there has been a marked uptick in the number of female business leaders in recent years. Looking at the changes that have happened at Berkshire Hathaway--Warren Buffett's holding company, \u003ci\u003eThe Women of Berkshire Hathaway: Lessons from Warren Buffett's Female CEOs and Directors\u003c\/i\u003e provides a unique look at the gradual shattering of the glass ceiling at one of America's top firms.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn influx of female leadership over the past few years--today there are four female CEOs, up from just one a decade ago--has invigorated Berkshire Hathaway with energy and unique female insight. Profiling these remarkable women, the book provides motivational and management information for a wide range of readers, from business students to Buffett fans.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLooks closely at the female board members of Berkshire Hathaway and the female managers who run Berkshire Hathaway companies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFollows the paths that brought these women to their current positions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplores their working relationship with their employees and Warren Buffett, and how they balance work and their private lives\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe only book focusing on eight of the most powerful women at Berkshire Hathaway, \u003ci\u003eThe Women of Berkshire Hathaway\u003c\/i\u003e is an inspirational read about the triumph of a group of remarkable women within a company once dominated by men.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlthough women continue to make up only a small minority of CEOs and board members at major companies, there has been a marked increase in the number of female business leaders in recent years. Nowhere is that more evident than among Berkshire Hathaway's holdings, and \u003ci\u003eThe Women of Berkshire Hathaway: Lessons from Warren Buffett's Female CEOs and Directors\u003c\/i\u003e presents an in- depth look at the women who have risen to the top in a decidedly male-centric industry. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn influx of female leadership over the past few years has invigorated Berkshire Hathaway with new energy and refreshing insights. \u003ci\u003eThe Women of Berkshire Hathaway\u003c\/i\u003e offers a unique look into the lives of these remarkable individuals, as well as a valuable overview of the changing role of women in big business today. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBringing together the trials and successes of Berkshire's four female CEOs--up from just one a decade ago--and five other incredible women who have profoundly shaped the company's success through their hard work and business savvy, this collection of stories spans generations, nations, and industries. From Rose Blumkin, who left Eastern Europe for America in 1917 and later founded the legendary Nebraska Furniture Mart, to Susan Decker, the youngest member of Berkshire's board of directors in the company's history, the book tells the tales of some of the business world's greatest pioneers. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollowing the diverse, difficult paths these women took to become pillars of the business community, the book is a truly inspirational read. Exploring how they worked with Buffett himself, how they balanced their personal and professional lives, and how slowly but surely they worked to shatter the glass ceiling, \u003ci\u003eThe Women of Berkshire Hathaway\u003c\/i\u003e is an amazing insight into the wisdom and bravery of nine women who refused to let the status quo get in the way of their success.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlthough women continue to make up only a small minority of CEOs and board members at major companies, there has been a marked increase in the number of female business leaders in recent years. Nowhere is that more evident than among Berkshire Hathaway's holdings, and \u003ci\u003eThe Women of Berkshire Hathaway: Lessons from Warren Buffett's Female CEOs and Directors\u003c\/i\u003e presents an in-depth look at the women who have risen to the top in a decidedly male-centric industry. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn influx of female leadership over the past few years has invigorated Berkshire Hathaway with new energy and refreshing insights. \u003ci\u003eThe Women of Berkshire Hathaway\u003c\/i\u003e offers a unique look into the lives of these remarkable individuals, as well as a valuable overview of the changing role of women in big business today. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBringing together the trials and successes of Berkshire's four female CEOs--up from just one a decade ago--and five other incredible women who have prfounly shaped the company's success through their hard work and business savvy, this collection of stories spans generations, nations, and industries. From Rose Blumkin, who left Eastern Europe for America in 1917 and later founded the legendary Nebraska Furniture Mart, to Susan Decker, the youngest member of Berkshire's board of directors in the company's history, the book tells the tales of some of the business world's greatest pioneers. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollowing the diverse, difficult paths these women took to become pillars of the business community, the book is a truly inspirational read. Exploring how they worked with Buffett himself, how they balanced their personal and professional lives, and how slowly but surely they worked to shatter the glass ceiling, \u003ci\u003eThe Women of Berkshire Hathaway\u003c\/i\u003e is an amazing insight into the wisdom and bravery of nine women who refused to let the status quo get in the way of their success.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKAREN LINDER\u003c\/b\u003e Is the founder and CEO of Linspiration, a corporation that supports entrepreneurship, creativity, and education. She is a sponsor of the annual technology conference Big Omaha, an experienced author and editor, and a Berkshire Hathaway shareholder. Linder is a native of Omaha, Nebraska, and a member of the Board of Directors of two nonprofits, the Museum of Nebraska Art and KANEKO, and SkyVu Entertainment, a for-profit company.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.14 x 9.01 x 6.42 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 08, 2012\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51772730474784,"sku":"9781118182628","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/585ac45c56b5df2b1fbff340f4f8119a.webp?v=1780412698","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-women-of-berkshire-hathaway-lessons-from-warren-buffetts-female-ceos-and-directors-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}