Work-Life Issues and Strategies for Women Leaders Across the Globe:

Women and leadership has recently emerged as an important focus of researchers and practitioners in many countries across the globe. Public, private, and social sector organizations in various settings are now acknowledging the importance of preparing women for strong, competent leadership and also assisting current female leaders in maintaining and strengthening their positions of influence. Of course these efforts and strategies vary significantly among sectors, industries, cultures, countries, and even local communities for some. Yet, one topic that seems to continuously surface with current and emerging women leaders across the globe includes work-life issues—primarily that of balancing work and family or juggling leadership and life. As more women leaders are now juggling family, work, and life demands, it continues to be important for management and leadership scholars to study the barriers, solutions, and opportunities associated with work-life, and also their possible implications (e.g., development, performance, health/wellbeing, enrichment) for future women leaders in integrating the workplace, the home, and also the community (e.g., Edwards & Rothbard, 2005; Frone, 2003). Exploring the work-life issues and strategies for women leaders across the globe can provide valuable insights for scholars and practitioners in understanding similarities and difference