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Angels in Suits

by Karren Hill Gordon

95 pages; quality trade paperback (softcover); catalogue #03-1807; ISBN 1-4120-1429-8; US$14.50, C$17.00, EUR12.00, £8.50

Angels in Suits is a collection of inspirational memories of special people in the author's life. Hill Gordon's book is meant to encourage women to utilize strategies and resources for advancement and leadership development.

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About the Book As Hill Gordon reflects back on her personal and professional journey, she pays tribute to a special group of people who were instrumental in her development and success. Subsequently, she encourages women to use some of the same resources and strategies she describes in Angels in Suits. She calls for action to help women progress in leadership roles. Through her collection of experiences and fond memories, she highlights the positive ways fathers, pastors, husbands, mentors, and friends can contribute to the development of confident and effective women leaders. Karren Hill Gordon is a professional consultant, mentor and community leader. She has a special interest in leadership development for teen girls and young women.

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About the Author Karren Hill Gordon is a native of Sumter, South Carolina. She attended the public schools in Sumter County School District 17 and graduated from Sumter High School in 1982. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from the University of South Carolina and received a Master of Arts degree in Management from Webster University in 1998. Mrs. Hill Gordon is a member of Phi Beta Kappa, American Association of University Women-Greater Columbia Branch, South Carolina Advocates for Women in Public Service, Mt. Zion United Methodist Church in Sumter, South Carolina and the United Methodist Women Organization. Hill Gordon is the co-owner of Gordon Associates Management Consulting Firm and founder of the Support Your Sister (SYS) Network-Greater Columbia Area. She is married to Christopher Gordon and they have one daughter, Kristen Marie. Hill-Gordon has a special interest in empowerment opportunities, skill building/ enhancement and image consulting for young women.

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Table of Contents and Introduction Excerpts

Table of Contents

Introduction Chapter 1: In the Beginning: A Father's Influence
Chapter 2: Campus Corner: Male Dominance
Chapter 3: A Man of Grace: My Pastor
Chapter 4: Fallen: My Soul Mate
Chapter 5: The World of Work: From East to West
Chapter 6: Coaching on the Sidelines
Chapter 7: Special Edition: Suit Without a Tie
Chapter 8: The Quest: What Can I Do?
Chapter 9: A Call to Action: What Can Women Do?
Chapter 10: Leap into Leadership
Chapter 11: Special Thanks to My Brothers and Sisters

Introduction
This book is a tribute to an elite group of individuals and a call to action for others. I openly pay tribute to several people who have been instrumental in my development and pursuit to excel. Yet, I also want to make an appeal to others. My appeal is simple. I ask that women begin to make special efforts to network and support each other. As we come together as a collective body to share experiences, cultivate relationships and utilize resources, we create a powerful equation.

On more than one occasion, I have been inspired to document the positive impact of several people in my life. Initially, I was moved by the willing spirit and selfless acts of these particular people to help me on my journey. Later, I was moved by an increased level of frustration resulting from the lack of support and camaraderie among many women I have encountered while on this path. On so many occasions, I witnessed a variety of male bashing sessions, and I felt it would be meaningful to share my story. It is my desire to spark a light of hope among other women and serve as a source of motivation. For these reasons, I decided to share excerpts of my brief and simple journey.

I wanted to pay tribute to this elite group of men because it was their actions and support that cracked open doors of opportunity for me. Some prayed and some shared words of encouragement. Some took the time to provide specific consultation while others simply shared a lunch hour to give advice. I know that God strategically placed these special people in my life and I am very grateful.

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Although it is important for me to recognize these special men, it becomes more important for me to work harder to share with other women and encourage the building of a strong support system for my sisters. I am committed to making a difference and I hope that the contents of these pages will encourage others to explore ways to change their thinking and behaviours. Recognizing that it is all right to be competitive, assertive and resourceful, I truly hope that more women will band together and support each other. Together we can encourage, support, congratulate and applaud each other.

I hope that through my sharing, others will be inclined to strive to build better bridges and networks, particularly among women. This is not to imply that I have not had valued relationships and support of other women. Nor does it imply that I have not encouraged or given support to other women. My sharing is designed to depict how fragmented those influences have been and to simply illustrate how I have been able to achieve professional and personal goals with the tremendous support of males both family and friends. I know that it was nothing special about me but all about the special qualities and abilities of my guardian angels. They have positively impacted my life and the lives of so many others. For that favor, I am forever grateful.

I recognize that many opportunities and a great deal of guidance have come as a result of several good folks who happened to be men. I often reflect back on the many episodes of guidance and advice given to me. I say thank you my angels in suits. However, I am more focused on my role in influencing the ways in which women can network, advise, and assist other women. I certainly want to share my guardian angels with them, but I want to engage in a more primary role helping women achieve and pursue their dreams.

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Catalogue Information

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