About this item

From an inspiring voice in the movement for gender equality, a practical guide to achieving success through a new kind of leadership--rooted in purpose and activism for social changeWe live in a time of unprecedented opportunity for women. Yet despite centuries of progress, true equality remains out of reach. What will it take to bring us to a tipping point?To leadership expert and social entrepreneur Claudia Chan, the key is shifting to a "me for we" mindset, where individuals root their effort in a mission far bigger than personal success, and getting everyone--women and men--to work together for social change. By lifting others, we not only make the world better, but we can also discover our greatest meaning and achieve lasting fulfillment.



About the Author

Claudia Chan

Claudia Chan is a recognized expert on leadership and social entrepreneurship dedicated to activating individuals and organizations to lead change in the world and advance gender equality.

She is the founder of the award-winning global leadership conference, S.H.E. Summit, which has made advancing women's leadership accessible and actionable. Each year the event connects, educates, and activates women's empowerment champions; speakers have included Deepak Chopra, Kelly Clarkson, Morgan Stanley's Carla Harris, Sallie Krawcheck, Gabrielle Bernstein, Soledad O'Brien, and UN Ambassador Samantha Power, among others. She also leads S.H.E. Globl Media, a corporate initiative that helps Fortune 1000 companies modernize and accelerate their diversity initiatives with the goal of achieving gender parity by 2030 through various programs and services. 

A sought after speaker on how women and men can and should create a more equal world, Claudia has been referred to as the "Richard Branson of Women's Empowerment" by Fast Company and named one of 2017's "20 Most Influential Moms" by Family Circle. In 2015 Claudia became an official U.S. State Department Speaker and has visited countries like South Korea for countrywide speaking tours to educate women on how to empower themselves and others in their communities. She was the 2015 global spokesperson for Gillette Venus #UseYourAnd empowerment campaign, a movement encouraging women to celebrate their multi-dimensionality.

Prior to launching S.H.E. Globl Media, Claudia was President & Co-Owner of the popular women's entertainment company, Shecky's, for 10 years. Claudia is a lifelong New Yorker, proud alumnae of Smith College, mom of two and an equal partner with her husband, John.



Read Next Recommendation

Report incorrect product information.