Who Runs the World?: The Power of Female Leadership

You know them: the photos in which top figures pose on a staircase. The greatest diversity in such group portraits is often in the colour of the suits of these predominantly greying, white men. These are images that do not correspond to social reality. In Who run the world?, Tine Maenhout shows the importance and power of female leadership. With more women at the helm of society, you get a diversity of opinions and competencies. Stereotypical thought patterns are challenged and creativity, productivity and innovation can flourish. In between, inspiring women such as Elke Jeurissen, Ann Caluwaerts, Françoise Chombar, Catherine De Bolle, Marleen Temmerman, Assita Kanko and many others share their personal stories. In all openness, they outline the opportunities, challenges and experiences that characterised their own path. Who run the world? is a book for women and men who believe that female leadership in companies, politics or society in general is an asset for the future. Tine Maenhout writes for various Flemish media about art & culture, human rights, diversity and social innovation. Elke Jeurissen is a thoroughbred entrepreneur and community architect. She founded, among other things, the Straffe Madammen Netwerk, an organisation that makes women visible in the media, on conference stages and in companies.