{"product_id":"9781394251384","title":"Building Women Leaders A Blueprint for Women Thriving in Construction","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBuilding Women Leaders\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA Blueprint for Women Thriving in Construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGretchen Gagel\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eBusiness \u0026amp; Economics \/ Women in Business\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"In the decades I’ve known Gretchen, I have watched her grow and excel as a mother, a civic and business leader, and an influencer in the construction industry. We are so fortunate that Gretchen carved out the time to write this seminal book on women’s leadership and I am confident that all will benefit from the knowledge she shares. Gretchen is a remarkable leader and role model who cares deeply for the construction industry, and her passion for helping women thrive helps us build a more inclusive industry.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eMary K. Rhinehart,\u003c\/b\u003e Chair, Johns Manville Corporation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePractical leadership guidance, inspiring stories, and actionable strategies for women and their male allies to elevate their careers in construction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBuilding Women Leaders: A Blueprint for Women Thriving in Construction\u003c\/i\u003e is a guide to becoming a successful female leader in the construction, engineering, mining, and energy industries. Featuring real-world case studies, inspiring stories of successful women leaders, and actionable strategies, this book serves as a catalyst for transformation, enabling organizations to harness the untapped potential of their female talent and drive innovation and growth.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeveraging the author’s 40-year industry career as a construction industry executive, female trailblazer, and advocate for women empowerment in the workplace, \u003ci\u003eBuilding Women Leaders\u003c\/i\u003e includes information on:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTechniques for navigating a male-dominated industry, including understanding “dominant culture” and unconscious bias\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe qualities of successful leaders in these industries, including what it means to lead versus manage and how Grounded Self-leadership is critical to authenticity\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGuidelines for building strong relationships and leading a diverse team with confidence, courage, and humility\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWays to handle difficult conversations and conflicts, and the role of trust and vulnerability in these situations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to build support via professional organizations, networking groups, and training and development opportunities for women leaders\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBuilding Women Leaders\u003c\/i\u003e is a timely, essential, up-to-date resource on the subject for leaders of all genders and at all levels and occupations in the engineering, construction, mining, and energy industries looking to harness the power of women in the workforce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGretchen Gagel, PhD,\u003c\/b\u003e an influential leader in the construction industry, overcame discouragement from her father to study mechanical engineering and forge a successful executive career. She has advised some of the largest corporations on effective construction execution and in 2021 was inducted by her peers into the National Academy of Construction. The last chapter of Gretchen’s career is dedicated to driving inclusivity in the construction, engineering, mining, and energy industries as founder of Women Thriving in Construction: A Global Institute. In this book, Gretchen brings together research and insights from over 120 global thought leaders to empower women and their allies. She candidly shares personal experiences — balancing executive leadership with motherhood and caregiving — while providing actionable strategies to accelerate the success of women and transform workplace culture. Connect with Gretchen on LinkedIn or visit www.gretchengagel.com. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e06 May 2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781394251384\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e368\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44310424387724,"sku":"9781394251384","price":69.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781394251384_a49e161b-928b-45c6-b66e-0579f4edbf38.jpg?v=1780157131","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781394251384","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}