ABSTRACT
This introduction presents an overview of the key concepts discussed in the subsequent chapters of this book. The book aims to serve as an invitation for more culturally conscious discussions about women leadership in general and Asian women leadership across sectors in particular. It offers an introduction to what Asian women leadership means and the significance of studying Asian women leadership. The book examines Chinese women leaders in academia in China, Taiwan, and the US It explores leadership styles, and the social and organizational contexts, lived experiences, and social identities as Asian women that might influence their leadership in Hong Kong and the United States. The book provides a unique focus on Asian women leadership across sectors. It looks at leadership in most major Asian cultures, which make it a rich learning experience and allows readers to appreciate cultural similarities among the Asian societies while recognizing important but often subtle differences.
