Why Your Next CEO Could Be a Woman: The Case for Women as Natural Leaders

In Why Your Next CEO Could Be a Woman, Dr P Ernest Parker Jr, invites us to rethink what leadership looks like in today’s world. Drawing on years of experience and thoughtful research, Parker shows how the qualities women naturally bring-empathy, collaboration, adaptability, and emotional intelligence-aren’t just “nice to have” in leadership; they’re essential for creating workplaces and communities that thrive.

The book takes us on a journey through history, spotlighting remarkable women who have shaped their times, and shows how companies and organizations today benefit when they embrace gender-diverse leadership. Backed by real data, case studies, and inspiring voices like Nobel Peace Laureate Leymah Gbowee, Parker clarifies that when women lead, everyone wins.

At its heart, Why Your Next CEO Could Be a Woman is a celebration of the women who paved the way and a heartfelt call for businesses and institutions to embrace inclusive leadership as the key to a better, stronger future.

“I think women are foolish to pretend they are equal to men; they are far superior and always have been.”
-William Golding