Cases were routinely shelved or dismissed by the police, who were overburdened and who placed violence against women at the bottom of their agenda. Certain that police services would improve if women were welcomed onto the force, Loli began pressing for them to be recruited. The idea gained some traction when public anger over corruption in the transit police reached a boiling point.
A small woman with dark hair, Loli holds several advanced degrees and is well known in political circles. In a lifetime spent advocating for the poor and the excluded, she has retained a kind of warmth mixed with an air of authority. This is a woman who knows how to grapple with difficult problems. With a sense of wonder at what has changed in her country, Loli told us about the progress made in public safety. Early success in the traffic control service led to the appointment of a female ombudswoman for the police department, and women were added to security teams at soccer matches--because, according to Loli, men are embarrassed to act like fools in front of women.
Data gleaned from police units that included women led to the development of offices for women inside police stations, where female officers served female victims. National lawmakers were persuaded to approve comprehensive legislation making domestic violence a serious offense, and families suddenly had recourse to the justice system.
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Although men, women, and children benefit from the police reforms and new laws, the energy behind the changes came almost entirely from women. When we asked Loli about the overall progress Peru has made, socially and economically, she said that the country remains at a point where meaningful solutions are still generated from the ground up, by people who need to see immediate improvements in their lives and their children's lives.
Large institutions that might pursue these goals on a grand scale simply don't exist.
To fill the need, Women's House operates counseling programs and legal aid clinics that accept everyone. When we visited, an elderly man waited patiently on a sofa for someone to see him about a landlord issue. Loli has also started agencies that provide job training as well as financing and technical support for women who want to start small businesses. The center has backed start-ups that produce ceramics and clothing, and others that provide services, such as small appliance repair.
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The Athena Doctrine: The Rise of Feminine Values in Leadership
Want to Read Currently Reading Read. Refresh and try again. Open Preview See a Problem? Thanks for telling us about the problem. Return to Book Page. Among 64, people surveyed in thirteen nations, two-thirds feel the world would be a better place if men thought more like women. This marks a burgeoning global trend away from the winner-takes-all, masculine approach to getting things done. Drawing from interviews at innovative organizations in eighteen nations and at Fortune boardrooms, the authors reveal how men a Among 64, people surveyed in thirteen nations, two-thirds feel the world would be a better place if men thought more like women.
Drawing from interviews at innovative organizations in eighteen nations and at Fortune boardrooms, the authors reveal how men and women alike are recognizing significant value in traits commonly associated with women, such as nurturing, cooperation, communication, and sharing. Career management and self-improvement traits associated with women--flexibility, empathy, and honesty--underpin career mobility and personal fulfillment. Brought to life through real world portraits of women and men who lead Fortune businesses, new ventures, government and nonprofit agencies, and community groups--and backed by rigorous data--"s"ocial theorist John Gerzema and author Michael D'Antonio show how traditionally feminine traits are ascending and bringing success to people and organizations around the world.
By nurturing, listening, collaborating and sharing, women and men are solving problems, finding profits, and redefining success in every realm. Hardcover , pages. Published April 16th by Jossey-Bass first published March 1st To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. To ask other readers questions about The Athena Doctrine , please sign up. Lists with This Book.
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Dec 15, Dane Cobain rated it really liked it. While I aim to be unbiased, I received a copy of this for free to review. I have to give the authors credit here - I disagreed with a fundamental principal of the book, and yet I still immensely enjoyed it. Loosely speaking, the Athena Doctrine is the theory that women and the men that think like woman will lead the way in to a brighter and better future where people work together for a common good. Unfortunately, I'm not sure if I disagree with the classifications of which traits are Disclaimer: Unfortunately, I'm not sure if I disagree with the classifications of which traits are masculine and which traits are feminine - they don't match up with my own experience, and I think that assigning genders to character traits is a dangerous game.
That said, the author's did it fairly, asking survey respondents to assign traits to either one gender or another. And they needed some way to do it, because I agree that the character traits that they opted to focus on are great attributes for a leader to have, whether they're a CEO, a politician or an entrepreneur. The authors have backed their argument up with countless case studies from around the world, and it's eloquently put by two talented writers. It's just difficult to get in to a book if you're not sure whether you agree with the central concept.
That said, I do think it's well worth reading this if you're a businessman who wants to change the world and the workplace for the better. Just take it with a pinch of salt as you always should and use this book for its true purpose - to inspire you to make the world a better place.
Feb 15, Lauren rated it did not like it Shelves: Got half way through it and don't care for it enough to finish it. While many of the international projects or business models were interesting- I didn't agree with their premise that they were somehow inherently "feminine". Even the parts that were interesting, were anecdotal, and thus did not contain enough "meat" to really glean much from. Dec 21, Reid Mccormick rated it liked it. Over the past couple of years, I have become increasingly interested in the topic of women and leadership thanks in large part to my amazing wife.
My wife is definitely a leader. People seem to warm up to her almost immediately, but things are far from perfect for her. Unfortunately, I have personally witnessed my wife being treated differently simply because she is a woman. It is incredibly frustrating to see a colleague treat mine differently than they would treat me. I physically feel the fru Over the past couple of years, I have become increasingly interested in the topic of women and leadership thanks in large part to my amazing wife. I physically feel the frustration in my gut. Now being a father to a beautiful baby girl, I am even more committed to understanding the cultural frustrations of women today.
I saw The Athena Doctrine at a conference and it looked quite interesting but to put it simply, The Athena Doctrine was not what I expected. On top of that, I did not find much value in that initial study. I think our educated society knows the right answers, but putting them into play is the difficult part. We can ask the question: Are men and women equal in their abilities?
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Most Americans would say yes, however reality says something different. Thus, the study says feminine leadership qualities will be the future, but will reality say the same thing? I found the chapters interesting. Apr 22, Cathy Griffith rated it really liked it Shelves: It's not fool proof, but it is worth examining, and frankly, how could feminine thinking make the world worse than it has been under masculine thinking? I still need to look up a couple of the footnotes. When I witness it, it brings out the snark in me.
Jun 10, Lane Hannah rated it really liked it. I'm reading a lot about inequality lately. What I liked about this book is the real-life stories that breathe life into some of the more academic theories about where we stand now in a world increasingly disillusioned by big business and government involvement - often run in a typically masculine or ego-driven style. At times the Athena Doctrine is heartwarming in its bringing together of stories of people making a difference in the world.
Drawing together research results that demonstrate a cha I'm reading a lot about inequality lately. Drawing together research results that demonstrate a changing leadership environment and a generational shift towards more transformative and socially conscious business and social ventures.
Having read Sheryl Sandbergs Lean In recently - the Athena Doctrine adds some research weight to a very hot topic in an accessible way. Feb 12, Cheri rated it did not like it. The publishers of this book should be ashamed. Not only is the research on which the "Athena Doctrine" is supposedly founded awful from a scientific perspective, the presentation of the data is also poor and inappropriate for the intended audience. How do you have a book about feminine values in the workplace and only show male viewpoints on the graphs?
As the case study section began, none of the supposed Athena principles of leadership that were outlined in chapter one seemed to ever be mentio The publishers of this book should be ashamed. As the case study section began, none of the supposed Athena principles of leadership that were outlined in chapter one seemed to ever be mentioned again or certainly the case studies were not grouped by trait nor were specific traits pointed out in their studies.
It was just supposed to be enough for us to see that women were successful owners of companies and the theory which was supposed to be the premise of the book was conveniently forgotten--I'm assuming when they couldn't jam every female entrepreneur into this mold. Jan 30, Jane rated it liked it. Great research on the traits valued in men and women, what really counts for leadership, and what male and female traits all of us need.
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After the research summary, I was expecting far different content View all 3 comments. Jul 11, Cindi Kerr rated it really liked it. Not your usual "women are better at leading than men" diatribe. The book takes a world-view of the "what got us into this won't get us out of it" premise. Not nearly as dry as I'd expected, this book is easy to read and follow. Not just for MBA's but for anyone who is raising children to thrive in the future. Sep 27, Georgia Martine rated it really liked it.
This book was a breath of fresh air in a time where the myth of the lone, billionaire genius is the dominant narrative of success. It devotes a chapter per country and focuses on the unique viewpoint and struggles each culture has in this modern world, along with the wholesome success of a selection of citizens that the authors interviewed.