Go Ask Your Mothers by Sarah Wells - ISBN: 9781637745571
Hardcover
Unlock the secrets to supporting working mothers and boost your business.

Go Ask Your Mothers

One Simple Step for Managers to Support Working Moms for Team Success

$66.71

  • Hardcover

    240 pages

  • Release Date

    13 August 2024

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Summary

From a CEO of a multimillion-dollar company that empowers working moms, this guide gives managers an inside look at what mothers really want from their leaders.

In a post-pandemic job market, creating a truly mom-supportive workplace is the ultimate competitive advantage. But there’s a pervasive problem across workplaces big and small: Managers aren’t asking new mothers what support they need to transition back to work successfully. At the same time, working moms are afraid to ask for…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781637745571
ISBN-10:1637745575
Author:Sarah Wells
Publisher:BenBella Books
Imprint:Matt Holt Books
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:240
Release Date:13 August 2024
Weight:352g
Dimensions:146mm x 216mm
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Go Ask Your Mothers by Sarah Wells - ISBN: 9781637745571
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Critics Review

”““I wholeheartedly endorse this groundbreaking book. Offering invaluable insights and actionable strategies, it serves as an indispensable guide for managers and HR professionals to create a mom-supportive workplace. With a focus on effective communication and advancing support for women in the business realm, this resource is a game changer for fostering inclusivity and elevating the role of mothers in the professional landscape.””
—Eriko Talley, retired Senior Vice President of Human Resources, Coca-Cola; former Head of HR, APAC, Facebook; and former Head of HR, Amazon Japan

““Sarah Wells explores the essentials of fostering a thriving workplace by embracing the fundamental elements of human connection and community. Her refreshing perspective as a leader and mom herself provides valuable insights into supporting parents, offering a compelling narrative that vividly captures the experiences of mothers in the workforce. This book is an indispensable guide for creating environments where both employees and managers flourish together.””
—Anthony Silard, Author, Love and Suffering; Associate Professor and Director, The Center for Sustainable Leadership, Luiss Business School, Rome; and Distinguished Visiting Professor of Leadership, Monterrey Institute of Technology

““I’ve grappled with balancing financial objectives, spearheading strategic plans, and cultivating a workplace that thrives on efficiency and inclusivity. Sarah Wells’s book provides practical insights for leaders seeking to maintain this equilibrium, particularly by addressing the distinct hurdles that working mothers encounter. It underscores the critical importance of supporting mothers in the workforce, emphasizing how their success is integral to the broader organizational success of the company.””
—Lori Brown-Simmons, Executive Director of Whiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP, and former Senior Executive at multiple Am Law 100 Firms

““In Go Ask Your Mothers, Sarah Wells unveils a guide that resonates deeply with leaders like myself, who are navigating the complexities of team management. This book is a valuable resource for cultivating strong and powerful teams, aligning seamlessly with the principles I hold dear in my own leadership journey.””
—Tamara O’Neil, Vice President and Chief Development Officer at a Leading Nonprofit

About The Author

Sarah Wells

Sarah Wells is a mom to two young girls and the CEO of a multi-million-dollar company that empowers working moms. As a leader in the mom and baby products industry, she has a direct line to tens of thousands of women as they return to work after having a baby, which provides her with unique insight into their struggles and successes as working moms. Sarah is a frequently called upon expert to present at workshops and to speak on podcasts for employers and teams about supporting working moms’ transitions back to work. Sarah holds a master’s degree in Public Policy and Women’s Studies from The George Washington University and a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Women’s Studies from American University.

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