The Women of Berkshire Hathaway

<b>A fascinating look at the top women at Berkshire Hathaway and how they got there</b> <p>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, <i>The Women of Berkshire Hathaway: Lessons from Warren Buffett’s Female CEOs and Directors</i> provides a unique look at the gradual shattering of the glass ceiling at one of America’s top firms.</p> <p>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.</p> <ul> <li>Looks closely at the female board members of Berkshire Hathaway and the female managers who run Berkshire Hathaway companies</li> <li>Follows the paths that brought these women to their current positions</li> <li>Explores their working relationship with their employees and Warren Buffett, and how they balance work and their private lives</li> </ul> <p>The only book focusing on eight of the most powerful women at Berkshire Hathaway, <i>The Women of Berkshire Hathaway</i> is an inspirational read about the triumph of a group of remarkable women within a company once dominated by men.</p>