ABSTRACT
In this chapter, I look at my own context and situatedness as the author of this book and narrator of the women's stories. I selectively and carefully reflect on stories of my past so the reader can have a window into my mind and heart. I draw on stories from my upbringing, organizational experiences, and connect my stories with those of the Saudi women leaders. These reflections have allowed me to blur the boundaries between the personal and the political. I can hardly be defined as a dispassionate observer but as one motivated by personal and political reasons. I end this chapter with some reflection on the possibilities of flipping the master narrative while offering possible avenues for future research. By presenting the three different types of narratives (master narrative-counter narratives-my narrative), I not only produce a more compelling case but also present different modes of encountering the women. Stories can be used as mechanisms of control, but they can be used as an effective tool for revealing distortions and misrepresentations – they can be used to redefine the field of leadership to better understand “Othered” women.
