Book description
A fascinating look at the top women at Berkshire Hathaway and how
they got there
Although proportionally women continue to lag far behind men as CEOs
and board members at major institutions, there has been a marked
uptick in the number of female business leaders in recent years.
Looking at the changes that have happened at Berkshire Hathaway-Warren
Buffett's holding company, The Women of Berkshire Hathaway: Lessons
from Warren Buffett's Female CEOs and Directors provides a
unique look at the gradual shattering of the glass ceiling at one of
America's top firms.
An influx of female leadership over the past few years-today there
are four female CEOs, up from just one a decade ago-has invigorated
Berkshire Hathaway with energy and unique female insight. Profiling
these remarkable women, the book provides motivational and management
information for a wide range of readers, from business students to
Buffett fans.
- Looks closely at the female board members of Berkshire Hathaway
and the female managers who run Berkshire Hathaway companies
- Follows the paths that brought these women to their current positions
- Explores their working relationship with their employees and
Warren Buffett, and how they balance work and their private lives
The only book focusing on eight of the most powerful women at
Berkshire Hathaway, The Women of Berkshire Hathaway is an
inspirational read about the triumph of a group of remarkable women
within a company once dominated by men.
Karen Linder is the founder and CEO of Linspiration, a
corporation that supports entrepreneurship, creativity, and education.
She is a sponsor of the annual technology conference Big Omaha, an
experienced author and editor, and a Berkshire Hathaway shareholder.
Linder is a native of Omaha, Nebraska, and a member of the Board of
Directors of two nonprofits, the Museum of Nebraska Art and KANEKO,
and SkyVu Entertainment, a for-profit company.
