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Hairpin Turn
 

"Working women will recognize the exhausting dynamics at play in their own lives and appreciate the glints of humor in Ruth Anderson's unflinching portrayal of familiar inner struggles. Readers will find the richest treasure trove, however, in alternate chapters where the author offers specific and detailed practices, very doable practices, for effecting a life transformation such as the one she herself has undergone."

Joan Tavares, Ph.D., Former Manager,
Women's Leadership Program, Center
for Creative Leadership

 

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Hairpin Turn: Trusting Your Heart's Direction in Leadership and Life

Women serving in leadership roles and feeling increasingly divided and disconnected will find a compelling alternative in Hairpin Turn. Author Ruth Anderson proposes a transformational shift in how we approach the workplace as well as our personal lives. She teaches us to engage our whole, authentic selves—our hearts and bodies as well as our minds—to lead and live from a place of purpose and happiness and ultimately with a sense of "coming home to our true selves."

All women leaders, from corporate managers to PTA Presidents to coaches, teachers, and nonprofit heads will find advice, practical suggestions, and inspiration from Anderson's own hairpin turn story. All proceeds from the sale of the book are contributed to the children and families at Partnership Village in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Ruth D. Anderson, Ph.D. brings many years of leadership experience as a professor of communication, a senior corporate executive and a nonprofit advisor. She currently directs The Servant Leadership School of Greensboro, North Carolina.

ISBN: 978-0-9825755-4-3
Price: $14.95

What Others Are Saying About Hairpin Turn

"Thomas Carlyle wrote that a hero is someone who says what all 'were not far from saying, were longing to say, but had not said.' Ruth Anderson is just such a hero. Her revolutionary book is a must-read for everyone in positions of leadership and in training to become leaders. Written as a woman's manifesto, it provides hope to a world in need of a new type of leader."
—Alice Patterson, Ph.D., dean of continuing studies and associate professor,Salem College

"Hairpin Turn takes us on a compelling journey through one woman's life and offers a road map for others to follow as they pursue their own unique style of leadership. Using a chapter format that alternates between recounting her own personal journey and providing useful information about the theory and practice of leadership, Dr. Anderson allows readers to discover themselves along with her self-discovery and then explore new paths towards fulfilling leadership at home, at work and in the community. She assures her readers that women don't have to masquerade as men as they lead, rather they can uncover the authentic leader within at the intersection of their minds, bodies and hearts."
—Rebecca Leonard, Ph.D., associate professor emerita of communication, assistant provost, facilitator of gender equity, North Carolina State University

"In the pages of Hairpin Turn, every woman who has ever held a position of leadership will catch glimpses of herself. Ruth Anderson's honest, clear voice about her own insecurities, challenges, personal failings and small, purposeful steps toward a new life will bring clarity and hope to her readers."
—Mel Gilles, author, yoga instructor, servant leader

"(Ruth Anderson's) struggle with letting go of the traditional bottom-line leadership role and growing into the transformative servant leadership role will inspire you. Her Resolve Today practices will help you strengthen your own daily practices as you set the intention to shift from surviving to thriving."
—Dee Irwin, Ph.D., Servant Leadership School faculty member, Healing Ground Retreat Center co-director