Women in Politics

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The Fight for Water Justice

From: Still Hopeful

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In Chapter Four Barlow focuses on the fight for water justice and her own activism. The chapter focuses on topics such as the commercialization of Canadian water, the North American Free Trade … 41 $4.10 Add
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When Change is Your Only Option

Part 2. You are Formidable: Your Superpower

From: Women Winning Office

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In When Change is Your Only Option Nash provides a brief history of her own life and how she first became involved in activism and labour politics. Nash describes her time working with the … 8 $0.80 Add
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Activism in Movements or Electoral Politics, or Both

Part 2. You are Formidable: Your Superpower

From: Women Winning Office

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In Activism in Movements or Electoral Politics, or Both Nash discusses the need for progressive politicians in office to bring in social, economic, environmental, and political justice into … 9 $0.90 Add
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Serendipity: happy surprise

PART 1: DEVELOPING THE NERVE TO LEAD

From: Nerve

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The authors talk about the serendipity of impactful relationships and moments. They remember their mentors, sponsors and the lessons they have learned throughout their life and career. ; 14 $1.40 Add
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The Next Steps to Take

From: Still Hopeful

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In Chapter Five Barlow examines alternative approaches to the current framing of global commerce and business, which is dominated by the narratives of neoliberalism and corporate interests. She … 54 $5.40 Add
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Afterword

From: Still Hopeful

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In the Afterword Barlow reflects on the process of making this book. The chapter discusses topics including reflections on the exploitation of natural resources for profit, violence and … 3 $0.30 Add
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Answering the call: leading

PART 1: DEVELOPING THE NERVE TO LEAD

From: Nerve

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The authors discuss the reluctance of women to respond to leadership calls and opportunities. This chapter discusses the self-doubt that the authors have experienced and how they have worked to … ; 9 $0.90 Add
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When Is Your Time?

Part 3. Beginning Your Campaign

From: Women Winning Office

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In When Is Your Time? Nash explores the issues with waiting for the ‘right time’ to run for office. This chapter primarily focuses on advice for women running for office. 11 $1.10 Add
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Early days: assuming the mantle

PART 2: LEADING WITH NERVE

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The authors discuss the early period of leadership roles and how they overcame initial issues and setback. ; 25 $2.50 Add
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Party or No Party?

Part 3. Beginning Your Campaign

From: Women Winning Office

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In Party or No Party? Nash examines the decision to support and join a political party for which to run for office. The chapter explores topics such as branding of political parties, differences … 6 $0.60 Add
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Assessing talent: it’s all about people

PART 2: LEADING WITH NERVE

From: Nerve

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This chapter discusses how leaders can successfully recruit new talent and how to lead an organization in a way that will find and retain people who add value and work well within the team. The … ; 19 $1.90 Add
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Choosing Where to Run

Part 3. Beginning Your Campaign

From: Women Winning Office

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In Choosing Where to Run Nash examines how to choose where to run and to best channel your passion for activism into elected office. This chapter explores topics such as where to run, … 6 $0.60 Add
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Grit and grace: making things happen

PART 2: LEADING WITH NERVE

From: Nerve

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This chapter discusses the combination of grit, results of what we do and grace, how we achieve these results . The authors reflect on their experience with grit and grace as female leaders. ; 22 $2.20 Add
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Winning the Nomination

Part 3. Beginning Your Campaign

From: Women Winning Office

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In Winning the Nomination Nash explores how to secure the nomination process. Nash discusses electability, constructing a public narrative, endorsers, communications, and Nash’s own … 10 $1.00 Add
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Building Your Team

Part 3. Beginning Your Campaign

From: Women Winning Office

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In Building Your Team Nash explains how to build a campaign team. The chapter discusses politics as a team sport, forming your inner circle, diversity in your team, payment, and the key team … 10 $1.00 Add
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What could possibly go wrong?

PART 2: LEADING WITH NERVE

From: Nerve

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This chapter talks about conflict, hardships, and challenges that may arise during a leaders career and how to handle these situations successfully as women leaders. ; 18 $1.80 Add