"On Our Own Terms makes it possible for women and girls to see and hear the multiplicity of ways women empower themselves economically while fulfilling their he art's desire to make a contribution to the community. This book is a must-have for anyone who yearns to 'be' on her own terms."

"On Our Own Terms conveys the humanness, strength of character, family relations hips, and highly individual management styles of executives who are, today, blazing important trails for all women in business. These vivid and powerful photo essays capture the intelligence, high spirit, strong will, and intense personal motivation of women who have broken thorough the glass ceiling and the maternal wall. The combination of moving portraits and candid stories about personal struggle will inspire other women in their own quests for challenging and balanced lives."

"By capturing the unique perspectives and behaviors of this highly successful group of women, On Our Own Terms gives powerful insights into the ways women might manage differently than men-insights which if taken seriously, could do much to improve the ways men have managed organizations over the centuries."

"These women prove that you can do well by doing good!"

"For women, the path to the top typically includes added hurdles. The women whose stories are told in this book provide much-needed role models for those who are assessing the climb. The interweaving of commentary by the authors and personal remarks by the subjects creates a clear and interesting picture of the lives of these successful leaders."

"On Our Own Terms will inspire anyone who has experienced the road block of societal bias while pursuing their goals and dreams. This long overdue book is as impressive as the women profiled in it."