Drinking From a Different Well

Book excerpt: This book illustrates the genius of women's narratives about power, the way men misunderstand female contexts, as well as a coherent way to blend male and female power in the workplace to redefine success in a way that protects people, profits, and the planet.This book examines what steps will be required to include women's narratives in decision making so we can build power structures that accommodate both competitive and collaborative narratives. Investigate the core assumptions that will need to change to shift business, government, and even family cultures from an exclusive mindset of win-lose to include collaborative narratives. Learning how to toggle back and forth between both mindsets helps us to honor multiple perspectives so decisions feel fair to all involved. Dedicated to young activist Greta Thunberg, this book encourages older women to aid our younger counterparts in reversing the damage competitive narratives now pose to our collective survival. Additionally, Simmons emphasizes the importance of developing perceptual agility, gender awareness, empathy, and self-validation in ways that expand the scope and efficacy of leadership.