Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction: More women leaders, better leadership -- The 30% solution -- Modern myths and stereotypes -- The everywoman quiz -- Breaking out of the box -- Today's transformational leader -- Starting right here, right now -- Making women's power visible -- Lifting as we climb -- Wedging the door open -- Together, we rise -- Conclusion: Dreaming bigger dreams. This is the story of how and why women's full participation in leadership matters is still seemingly a well-kept secret. To have the future we all want, women must play a more robust role in setting priorities and allocating resources. Presents argument, research, and tactical guidance to help readers wedge the door open and bring more women through and up.