Fast Forward by Melanne Verveer and Kim K. Azzarelli Summary
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"Fast Forward" reveals how women achieve power and purpose through the stories of 70+ trailblazers like Hillary Clinton and Christine Lagarde. What economic miracle happens when women lead? Fortune 500 companies with three female directors saw 50% higher returns - a revolution endorsed by Madeleine Albright herself.
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The Untapped Economic Force of Women
Women represent a staggering economic force that remains significantly underutilized worldwide. Consider this: women-owned businesses in the United States grew at 1.5 times the national average between 1997 and 2014, showing remarkable resilience even during economic downturns. These aren't just small boutiques or traditional "female" industries-they span technology, manufacturing, and construction, generating nearly $1.5 trillion in revenue annually. The numbers become even more impressive when we look at consumer power. Women globally control roughly $20 trillion in annual spending and influence up to 80% of purchasing decisions. This represents a market larger than China and India combined! What makes this economic force particularly powerful is how women deploy resources-research shows women reinvest 90% of their income into their families, compared to just 35% for men. What would happen if we removed barriers to women's full economic participation? The potential GDP gains are stunning: Japan could see a 9% increase, the United Arab Emirates 12%, and Egypt 34%. As Christine Lagarde put it while heading the IMF, countries simply cannot afford to sideline half their talent pool. This isn't just about fairness-it's about smart economics. Whether in developing economies looking to accelerate growth or developed nations facing labor shortages, the data consistently shows that economies flourish when women participate fully. The question isn't whether we can afford to empower women economically-it's whether we can afford not to.
From Philanthropy to Profit Driver
Leading with Purpose and Meaning
The Power of Connected Networks
Breaking Through Leadership Stereotypes
The Missing Middle: A Critical Leadership Bridge
Grassroots Economic Transformation
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Criado por ex-alunos da Universidade de Columbia em San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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