This book explores how spirituality and resiliency defines the character of African women and inspires them to serve the communities and organizations around them. Through portraits of twelve Malawian women national leaders, it celebrates the lives of indigenous women and describes how their unique backgrounds and experiences have contributed to their leadership development. It provides an understanding of the strategies these women employ to move beyond historical barriers to exercise leadership.

The author introduces a new leadership model called transformative engaging leadership, which demonstrates how African women leaders use their inner strength to thrive and succeed in the midst of challenges. It contributes to African female leadership studies and will be helpful to leaders and organizations that have a passion for advancing female leaders in the developing world.

Autorentext

Maggie Madimbo is Adjunct Professor at Eastern University, USA and Vice Chancellor of African Bible College in Lilongwe, Malawi. She is also Vice Chairperson for NetAct, a network for theological institutions in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Inhalt

1. Contextual and Conceptual Framework.- 2. African Women in Leadership, the missing link.- 3. A Leadership Legacy, Participants Portraits.- 4. Courageous women, Participants Portraits.- 5. Pioneers, Participants' Portraits.- 6. Spirituality and Resiliency.- 7. Servant Leadership.- 8. Transformative Leadership.- 9. Implication and Resonance.