PRAISE FOR INFLUENCE

“In Influence, Maddy Dychtwald offers a sweeping and provocative look at the implications of the biggest demographic change of our times: the emergence of women as an economic force. Women are chafing at corporate constraints, growing their businesses, reinventing family roles, gaining voice through social media, and flexing their financial muscles. Her engaging book takes womanpower to the next level: how to exercise significant leadership to make a difference in the world.”
Rosabeth Moss Kanter, Harvard Business School Professor, Director of the Harvard Advanced Leadership Initiative, and author of Confidence and SuperCorp
 
“The news that Maddy Dychtwald and Christine Larson share in Influence is big and good: increasing numbers of women are achieving economic independence and beginning to use the influence that comes with that in ways that will benefit us all for generations to come.”
Jody Williams, Nobel Peace Laureate
 
“In these days where so many trends are troublesome, it's refreshing to find one that's working to our advantage. Maddy Dychtwald and Christine Larson show how women are gaining power and influence, and how their gain is changing the world for the better. Eye-opening and encouraging.”
Robert B. Reich, professor of public policy, University of CA at Berkeley, former U.S. Secretary of Labor
 
“It’s rapidly dawning on women that their growing economic power offers a tremendous opportunity to fulfill their potential and to change lives, markets and the environment, simultaneously. Maddy Dychtwald has captured this speeding train with insight, data and substance. This is a really interesting read and a must read for female consumers and for those marketing to them.”
Cathie Black, President, Hearst Magazines
 
“Maddy Dychtwald's book title says it all.  She captures the current state - and potential - of women by showing how the force of half the world's population is creating positive change.  A great read for anyone who wants the latest thinking, insights, and case studies from those on the front lines of women's advancement efforts — and, importantly, how you as an individual can help.”
Beth Brooke, Global Vice Chair, Ernst & Young
 
“Maddy Dychtwald and Christine Larson’s Influence shows us the tectonic shift in gender roles, responsibilities and possibilities that is just about to happen in the United States and around the world — and how that enormous change is likely to improve our lives. Here is a book with the potential to change the consciousness of everyone who reads it, and, so, to help bring about the very improvements it describes.”
Cathy McMorris Rogers, U.S. Congresswoman
 
“Influence is an imperative measure of the great 21st-Century Economic Evolution propelled by the distinctive determination of women.”
Aude Zieseniss de Thuin, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Women's Forum for the Economy and Society
 
“With Influence: How Women’s Soaring Economic Power Will Transform Our World for the Better, Maddy Dychtwald and Christine Larson show that  a  majority of women—college educated and financially independent—are ready to step into leadership roles, not only in politics but across every walk of life. In its own way, INFLUENCE convincingly asks women – more than several times – to see their many and new opportunities for leadership and to seize them. We know that when you add women, you change everything.  Let’s do it!.”
Marie Wilson, The White House Project
 
“Influence is at once revolution, transformation, and inspiration. In depth and breadth, it chronicles the most important change in human history--the rise of women to full partnership with men in the whole domain of human affairs. Pragmatic and profound, filled with stories of women making a difference and wise guidance to those who would do so, it must be read by everyone who will serve the new and better world that could come into being.”
Jean Houston, Author of Jump, and consultant to the United Nations’ Human Development in the Light of Social Change
 
“When you read Maddy Dychtwald and Christine Larson’s information-packed, story-filled and very encouraging book, Influence: How Women’s Soaring Economic Power Will Transform Our World for the Better, you’ll feel renewed hope that women will be able to shape the future significantly, for the good of all of us.”
Andrea Steele, Founder & President, Emerge America
 
“Influence is the essential guide to a revolutionary trend that will completely alter our world. Everyone needs to read this book to comprehend the sea-change that's coming. Maddy Dychtwald's mesmerizing and insightful book takes us all on a journey into our future. Get ready.”
Dr. James Canton, CEO & Chairman, Institute for Global Futures
 
“Maddy Dychtwald and Christine Larson’s book shows us that tough as the road has been, women are changing the face of power in America and across the globe.  More and more, women are becoming major leaders in politics and in the business world. And their impact is demonstrated by the increasing women and family-friendly policies we’ve seen over the years.  As far as we’ve come, here in the U.S. women make up only 17% of the Congress and only hold five governorships. It’s clear we have a long way to go, but “Influence” gives us hope for the future.”
Ellen R. Malcolm, Founder of EMILY’s List and Chair of the Board
 
“Influence is a glorious flag for the revolution too long in coming: full recognition of the economic, social and political power of women. Her dual expertise regarding women and the Boomer generation, simultaneously addresses two of the biggest ism's that continue to require bold champions: ageism and sexism. An important book for vibrant women--and the marketers who would be well served to make the effort to connect with them.”
Carol Orsborn, Ph.D., Sr, Strategist, VibrantNation.com, co-author with Stephen Reily of forthcoming Vibrant Nation: What Boomer Women 50+ Know, Think, Do and Buy.