Women in Management: Fifty-Five Years of Leadership Evolution
Leadership evolution does not happen by accident. It is shaped by those willing to redefine influence, expand opportunity, and create value that extends beyond their own careers.
Harris Whitesell Consulting is proud to share that Lori Harris, Partner and Principal Consultant, recently co-authored the McGraw Hill Leadership Today article, Women in Management: Fifty-Five Years of Evolution, with leadership author George Manning.
The article explores more than five decades of change—not simply the story of increasing representation, but the evolution of organizational power, leadership capability, and influence. From the pioneers who opened doors to the leaders shaping today’s complex organizations, women have played a profound role in advancing communication, innovation, systems thinking, stewardship, and sustainable performance.
The leadership capabilities once considered complementary are now essential. Organizations need leaders who can navigate uncertainty, align people, foster trust, and create long-term value.
History makes one thing clear: women have not merely adapted to the evolution of leadership—they have helped define it.
CLICK to read the full McGraw Hill Leadership Today article, “Women in Management: Fifty-Five Years of Evolution,” and reflect on how leadership itself continues to evolve.
Leadership is not simply about who occupies positions of authority. It is about who shapes what leadership becomes for the generations that follow.