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Nerve

Lessons on Leadership from Two Women Who Went First

Candid and insightful perspectives on the dilemmas and opportunities women confront as they take on leadership positions.

Martha Piper and Indira Samarasekera had vastly different career paths on their way to becoming the first (and so far only) female presidents of two of Canada’s largest and most respected research universities and directors of some of the nation’s largest market cap companies, but what they had in common was their gender, their willingness to take risks when leadership opportunities presented themselves, and a work ethic second to none. It was not always easy, pretty, or fair, but it was always the result of choosing to answer the call to lead. A call that in the authors’ view, too many women still turn away from.

In Nerve: Lessons on Leadership from Two Women Who Went First, Piper and Samarasekera share their personal and professional stories, offering guidance for women leaders of every age and at every stage of their career. Nerve is a must-read for any woman who is leading today, considering leading, or thinking about life after leading.

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Martha Piper

Martha Piper served as the first woman president of the University of British Columbia and has been a director of the Bank of Montreal, Shoppers Drug Mart, and TransAlta Corporation. An Officer of the Order of Canada, she was born in Lorain, Ohio, and lives with her husband, William Piper, in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Indira Samarasekera

Indira Samarasekera served as the first woman president of the University of Alberta and is a director of Magna International, TC Energy, Intact Financial Corporation, and Stelco and has served as a director of the Bank of Nova Scotia. An Officer of the Order of Canada, she was born in Colombo, Sri Lanka, and lives in Vancouver, British Columbia.
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 Foreword by the Right Honourable Kim Campbell, 19th Prime Minister of Canada. 4 $0.40

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 The authors introduce the experiences of female leaders in Canada and the United States. They also summarize their careers in senior leadership positions and Canadian post-secondary institutions. ; 4 $0.40

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 The authors discuss how their childhoods influenced their journey to becoming leaders. They encourage readers to consider their own upbringing and the experiences that may have prepared them for … ; 15 $1.50

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 The authors discuss educational opportunities for women and their own early memories of learning and education. ; 17 $1.70

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 This chapter discusses balancing family life and work as a successful leader. The authors discusses their experience balancing work, life and their partnerships throughout their career. ; 18 $1.80

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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

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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

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 The authors discuss the early period of leadership roles and how they overcame initial issues and setback. ; 25 $2.50

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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

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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

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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

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 This chapter discusses being a female leader in the public eye. The authors talk about their experience with building a public persona, communicating, and dealing with public scrutiny. ; 19 $1.90

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 The authors reflect on how they maintain balance in their life as successful women. They provide reflections on their experience with managing work, life, health, relationships and the challenges … ; 9 $0.90

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 The authors discuss the ending of a leadership position. They provide insight on their own experiences with selecting a successor, remaining focused through transitions, and how women can leave a … ; 10 $1.00

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 The authors reflect on their transitions out of significant leadership roles. Specifically, the authors talk about how they handled these changes and the emotions they experienced during the … ; 12 $1.20

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 The authors discuss finding new activities, positions and roles after stepping down from a leadership role. They discuss their experiences as women going through this transition and provide … ; 24 $2.40

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 This chapter reflects on the authors experiences building new friendships and relationships and how to reprioritize old relationships after a leadership role ends. ; 13 $1.30

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 This chapter reflects on the authors retirements, and how they have aged as women. Their reflections include finding joy in life, their spirituality, and health. ; 18 $1.80

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