Women Are Creating the Glass Ceiling and Have the Power to End It by Nancy E. Parsons is an eye opening book about women in business. With her exhaustive research, concerning data, and her own personal observations, the author exposes that the glass ceiling may in fact be something women can actually overcome. One of the personality risk factors for women is that they are "worriers", this may in fact undermine their success.

Nancy Parsons discusses her extensive study in women advancement and the ceiling that hinders progress in her book; Women Are Creating the Glass Ceiling and Have the Power to End It. This is an invaluable read for leaders and any woman who want to make advancements in her career. It is helpful to stay ahead of the mood within the workplace and to appraise your own qualities and weaknesses.

Women are Creating the Glass Ceiling and Have the Power to End It is a truly insightful book that delves into the ever-prevalent social issue of women, men and equality in the workplace.

“Women are creating the glass ceiling and have the power to end it” is a book written by Nancy Parsons, one of today's foremost experts in combining the science of assessments with the art of developing people.

With years of expertise, Nancy Parsons, the author of Women Are Creating the Glass Ceiling and Have the Power to End It, gives her advices to women, leaders and HR departments. The title of this book immediately caught my eye and made me nervous about the contente. But it hit a nerve and curiosity won. After carefully reading it, I can’t honestly say I agree with the author in many of her ideas but it does make us think and evaluate our corporate behavior and who has the most toxic behavior in the workplace. Nancy Parsons points out some very valid ideas and strategies to promote women and to grow the numbers for female leadership. It’s na interesting read as it makes you question some things and reassess your position in others. Any book that makes you think and challenge your beliefs is always positive.

I really thought this book had some really great insights on how to over come the obstacles that put a damper on climbing to the top of the leadership ladder for women. While men face some struggles as well, women do seem to have more of an issue, whether by their own insecurities or from others putting obstacles in their way, this book really addresses those issues and give for poignant advice on how to over come them. I highly recommend this to any one who is struggling with rising to the top!

This book is a helpful guide for women in leadership positions and, also for women who are looking to move up into a leadership position. This book lists out the root causes for why there is a glass ceiling for women and what women can do to remove this ceiling. Also, there are 11 risk factors affecting both men and women in leadership positions; however, several of these risk factors seem to hurt women more than men.

This was a really interesting book. It looked at the proverbial glass ceiling and what is actually keeping that ceiling in place. What I found really interesting is that the author puts forth the idea that it is actually mainly women themselves who keep that glass ceiling in place. She then follows it up with arguments and facts stemming from her research and experiences.

Women Are Creating the Glass Ceiling by Nancy Parsons this is a book that analyzes the causes of why women are not reaching the glass ceiling, so it advises about the way women cancan work to improve their performance in the business world.

Are you an aspiring woman leader, this book is for you. Do you want to penetrate that glass ceiling that seems to hold you back? Nancy Parsons book is filled with great insights from women exeutives, coaches and practical solutions that will work to end it. Put an end to finger pointing and the blame game. Women are creating the glass ceiling and have the power to end it. There are solutions that will work, there are even eight practical steps to end the glass ceiling. This is a must read for every woman wanting to move up.

This book should be read by women attempting to conquer the corporate world or anyone interested in empowering women. The approach the author takes goes beyond a simple “go-girl” pat in the back sort of narrative. Before reading this book, I was naïve about the role women were taking in the business world; since movements and uprisings are the norm today, I innocently thought the battle had been won. That women had finally evened the scores as far as obtaining fair salaries, grabbing leading positions, and so. The author did her homework because the book presents accurate and quantifiable information for every claim it offers; I was impressed and a little bit disappointed. The good thing is the advice she gives out. We have the power to make a difference. Well-written.