Becoming Leaders: A Practical Handbook for Women in Engineering, Science, and Technology, Second Edition

by F. Mary Williams (Author), Carolyn J. Emerson (Author)

Becoming Leaders: A Practical Handbook for Women in Engineering, Science, and Technology, Second Edition, builds on the tenets from the first edition of working smart and making the right choices. This new edition delves into current topics including diversity and inclusion, the impact of social media in the workplace, as well as providing new information on implicit bias, and other factors affecting leadership success. Arranged to follow a career-life progression, the chapters can be read in any order, but all sections support leadership development and offer easy-to-find bulleted lists supported by current research in sociology, education, and psychology. Written both to support career success and to encourage leadership self-awareness, Becoming Leaders is a book that all women, from those starting their career in engineering to experienced managers and faculty, can rely on for advice, information, and inspiration.

About the Author
Penny Wirsing
SWE President 2019

"While progress has been made, there are still many challenges facing women in STEM. This second edition of Becoming Leaders provides updated advice and inspiration for women at all stages of their careers to reach their full potential and reveal the potential leader within each of us"
Peggy Layne, P.E.

Assistant Provost for Faculty Development, Virginia Tech

"Becoming Leaders, Second Edition, contains both timely and timeless advice for women at all stages of life and career. I'm impressed with how the references and content have been updated for this new edition while the advice remains relevant and to the point. Information is presented in a conversational style that is very accessible and provides references for more in-depth exploration. It's a great addition to the bookshelf and toolkit for women in STEM"
Susan Hollett

WinSETT Centre Leadership Program National Coordinator

The first edition of Becoming Leaders is the backbone of our Women in Science, Engineering, Trades and Technology Leadership Program. We consider it a foundational work with a practical approach. It is so important that each of the women taking our leadership program receives a copy. I can't wait to share the second edition of this book and continue the important conversations that Becoming Leaders opens'"