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RESOURCES

Books

“Leaders are readers.” - Karen A. Longman

Check out the resources that have been a part of AWIL leadership development.

  • Book cover titled 'A Call to Action' by Jimmy Carter. Subtitle reads 'Women, Religion, Violence, and Power' on a blue background.

    A Call to Action: Women, Religion, Violence, and Power

    Jimmy Carter

  • Book cover titled 'Act Like a Leader, Think Like a Leader' by Herminia Ibarra with illustrations of mountain peaks and a yellow flag on the highest peak.

    Act Like a Leader, Think Like a Leader

    Herminia Ibarra

  • Book cover titled 'EXECUTIVE PRESENCE' by Sylvia Ann Hewlett, with the subtitle 'The Missing Link Between Merit and Success'.

    Executive Presence: The Missing Link Between Merit and Success

    Sylvia Ann Hewlett

  • Cover of a book titled 'Forged in Crisis' with a stormy ocean scene and dark sky, emphasizing courageous leadership during turbulent times.

    Forged in Crisis: The Power of Courageous Leadership in Turbulent Times

    Nancy Koehn

  • Book cover with a whale tail and a sailboat on the ocean. The title reads 'Forget a Mentor, Find a Sponsor,' by Sylvia Ann Hewlett.

    Forget a Mentor, Find a Sponsor: The New Way to Fast-Track Your Career

    Sylvia Ann Hewlett

  • Book cover titled 'How Women Rise' by Sally Helgesen and Marshall Goldsmith, focusing on breaking 12 habits holding women back from career advancement.

    How Women Rise: Break the 12 Habits Holding You Back from Your Next Raise, Promotion, or Job

    Sally Helgesen and Marshall Goldsmith

  • Close-up of a smiling woman with short brown hair, wearing a white top, resting her chin on her hand.

    Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead

    Sheryl Sandberg

  • Cover of a book titled "Mother Teresa: Her Essential Wisdom," edited by Carol Kelly-Gangi, featuring a profile photo of Mother Teresa wearing a white and blue sari with a head covering.

    Mother Teresa: Her Essential Wisdom

    Carol Kelly-Gangi

  • Book cover titled 'Mothers Are Leaders' by editors Kimberly Battle-Walters Denu and Janet S. Walters, featuring photos of women and children.

    Mothers Are Leaders

    Kimberly Battle-Walters Denu

  • Book cover titled "Our Voices" discussing issues faced by Black women in America, including racism, sexuality, marriage, singleness, single parenting, the church, finances, spirituality, health, and self-esteem.

    Our Voices: Issues Facing Black Women in America

    Amanda Johnson

  • Cover of a report titled "Pipelines, Pathways, and Institutional Leadership" in green and white colors.

    Pipelines, Pathways, and Institutional Leadership: An Update on the Status of Women in Higher Education

    Karen A. Longman

  • Cover of the book titled 'The Confidence Code' by Katty Kay and Claire Shipman, featuring a red and black color scheme and a spiral design within a speech bubble.

    The Confidence Code: The Science and Art of Self-Assurance- What Women Should Know

    Katty Kay and Claire Shipman

  • Book cover titled 'The Female Vision' with a close-up of woman's eyes, subtitle 'Women's Real Power at Work,' authors Sally Helgesen & Julie Johnson.

    The Female Vision: Women's Real Power at Work

    Julie Johnson and Sally Helgesen

  • Book cover titled "Thriving in Leadership: Strategies for Making a Difference in Christian Higher Education." The background features a wooden suspension bridge over a lush green landscape.

    Thriving in Leadership: Strategies for Making a Difference in Christian Higher Education

    Karen A. Longman

  • Book cover titled 'We Are the Leaders We've Been Waiting For: Women and Leadership Development in College' by Julie E. Owen, featuring a maze graphic.

    We are the Leaders We've Been Waiting For: Women and Leadership Development in College

    Julie E. Owen

  • Cover of a book titled 'Women & Leadership in Higher Education' with a photo of a bridge and a large brick building in the background.

    Women and Leadership in Higher Education

    Karen A. Longman

Messages

view sessions from an AWIL conference

Two women standing together in front of a presentation slide at Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee, dated March 10, 2025. The slide is titled 'Young Women SHOULD Lead' and features floral graphics and the names Alison Gambill and Jamie Sanfilippo, PhD.

Young Women SHOULD Lead

Alison Gambill, Jamie Sanfilippo, PhD

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Group of women standing on stage at Lipscomb University event, smiling, dressed in formal and business attire, with a Lamplighter logo, flags, and screens behind them.

2025 Luncheon Hour

Irene Neller, Sara Young Jackson, AWIL Task Force

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Celebrating 10th anniversary of the Women in Leadership conference, established in 2015, with text indicating the years 2015 to 2025 and phrases about advancing women in leadership.

10 Year Reflection

Past AWIL Attendees

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Dissertations & Articles

  • Academic article abstract discussing research on millennial women in Christian higher education and leadership development.

    Empowering the Next Generation: Unveiling Leadership Motivators for Millennial Women in Christian Higher Education

    Jamie Hoag Sanfilippo

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  • Text-heavy academic article discussing the conceptual framework for women's leadership development, based on research by Dahlig and Longman, focusing on motivation sources, organizational culture, and generational differences.

    Leadership Motivators for Millennial Women in Christian Higher Education: A Phenomenological Study of Presidential Aspirations

    Jamie Hoag Sanfilippo

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  • Page of academic research text discussing Queen Bee Syndrome, women leadership, and gender stereotypes in professional and organizational contexts.

    Dispelling the Myth of the "Queen Bee Syndrome": Assessing Women's Professional Relationships with Women in Christian Higher Education

    Jessica L. Tchindebet, Jamie H. Sanfilippo, TaRita D. Johnson & Karen A. Longman

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