Influential Woman: A Fresh Approach to Tackling Inequality and Leading Change at Work

by Dion Johnson

Overview

A powerful clarion call for women leaders to harness their faith to transform the world of business—and cultivate a more diverse, supportive system for all

Women around the globe are being divinely called to change the world of business with a new kind of leadership. It’s time for us to wake up and prepare for the challenge.
 
Why are we still seeing gender pay gaps and a lack of diversity in our workforces? We all know these systemic inequalities persist, so why haven't we fixed them yet? Dion Johnson has excelled in her field as a black woman in a white man’s world; facially disfigured in a beauty-obsessed world; a devoted Christian in a secular world. She knows first-hand how unequal the system can be.
 
In 2013, Dion, led by God, began challenging women leaders to respond to the call to show up, speak up and shake things the hell up in their industry. Since then, Dion has served passionately as a strategic ally supporting women to evolve, rise above leadership challenges, and be more influential in their role. In this book she offers a development framework for senior leaders who want to initiate hard change without sabotaging their health or self-esteem.
 
Influential Woman has the power to spark a revolution in the way we lead and do business—to make the marketplace a force for love, justice and equality. We are influential women and now is our time to rise up and take action!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781401960438
Publisher:	Hay House Inc.
Publication date:	11/24/2020
Pages:	240
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Dion Johnson is the Womanologist, a multi-award winning women's champion with diversity, inclusion and authentic feminine influence at the heart of her work. Dion is an international strategic ally and master coach to women in senior leadership, whose clients include chief executives, directors and heads of departments across industries. She knows that when these women truly thrive, so do boards, organizations, industries and, ultimately, our world. Dion uses her powerful insights as a black, Christian, facially different woman to challenge and change inner narratives about what it means to be a credible influencer in today's fast-changing business marketplace.

Editorial Reviews

‘An utterly compelling and distinctive call to arms to women everywhere. Dion writes with a tone that is at once vulnerable, authentic, assured and urgent. This book serves as a timely and timeless reminder that we all have the power, agency and responsibility to challenge the injustices of our time and pave the way for a new kind of leadership. Read and be fiercely challenged and irrevocably transformed.’
- Sharon Amesu, leadership strategist and Chair, Institute of Directors Manchester

‘We have never needed “womanity” more than now, and Dion Johnson clearly outlines not just the why, but the how. Her book is a clarion call to all women leaders to rise up into their power, not for domination but for the good of all. Dion’s voice is wise, womanly and wholesome. The book is like breathing in fresh air and feeling enlivened by the experience. For any woman who is keeping themselves small, has lost herself in the corporate world, or feels that she is finally ready to make an impact in the world, this book is for you. I challenge you to read this book and not experience a fire deep in the pit of your stomach that you cannot help but act upon. This book will change you for the better!’
- Jenny Garrett, award‑winning executive coach and leadership trainer, and author of Rocking Your Role

‘An essential book, a clarion call to rise as women of influence and bring a difference to the fight against inequality in any shape or form. Dion’s voice provides the shoulder to lean on, the ear that listens and the strength to motivate your engagement.’
- Shola Mos‑Shogbamimu, lawyer, activist and founder of the Women in Leadership publication

‘Dion’s words are power on paper. I laughed, I cried, I felt invigorated and I felt understood. Dion’s book made me delve deep within myself and equipped me with the tools to unleash the Woman Influencer within. I encourage you to read this book when you are truly ready to make that difference to your life, leadership and power to influence change.’
- Denise Johnson‑Carr, Justice of the Peace and charity CEO

‘I was mesmerized from beginning to end. Dion has captured the true essence of “Womanity” in the writing and study of today’s modern career woman. She captured me instantly, and it really is a “can’t put this down” read. You will want to go back and go back again to refresh, remind and reset your satnav for contemporary leadership, impact and success. A brilliant guide for women getting ready to change their world through their work!’
- Yvonne Thompson CBE

‘A timely, insightful and practical guide to help women step into their true power.’
- David R. Hamilton PhD, kindness advocate and author of The Little Book of Kindness

‘This book will help women prepare to accomplish our most worthwhile work to date. It starts inside us. That’s why I call this a “me‑time” book. Dion Johnson’s distinctly tough but caring voice will help you to “be more you.”’
- Denise Roberts, CEO of The Editor’s Chair and The Book Gym

‘Dion’s is an important voice in reframing a much-needed conversation and the urgent need for there to be more gender balance at all leadership levels. For anyone who cares about equity and justice in the marketplace, this book is a must-read!’
- Mim Senft GBA, AAI, CWWS, co-founder and CEO of Global Women 4 Wellbeing (GW4W) and CEO of Motivity Partnerships, Inc.

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