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Missing In Action : Black Women in the Boardroom
Wendy Johnson ’ s Book Addresses the Absence of Women of Color in Leadership Roles in American Businesses
Houston , TX - Have you ever seen a biography or a feature article about a black woman who leads a major corporation ? My guess is you probably have not , because besides Oprah , who created her own dynasty , do any come readily to mind ? Despite the progress of the last 50 years , capable black women continue to be hampered in their career paths .
Black Women in the Boardroom Dr . Wendy Johnson Houston , Texas November 2008
Attorney Imani Boykins Jacksonville , Florida November 2008
Wendy Johnson ’ s book , Missing in Action : Black Women in the Boardroom ( endorsed by Dr . Cornel West ), examines the historical and other Dr . Wendy Johnson influences that have hindered the advancement of black women . The perceptions of a broad cross section of professionals in a variety of organizational settings are examined , and from research and personal experience , Johnson analyzes the factors that continue to prevent black women from rising to the top . The book also offers practical advice to black women who want to break the glass ceiling .
Known to her radio audience as “ Dr . Wendy ,” Johnson has lived in the Houston area for 13 years . She is a motivational speaker and consultant with over 20 years of business experience . With a degree in accounting , an MBA , and a PhD in management , she is president of Emerge Consulting Group , LLC , a management-consulting firm . She is also the new 2009 President of the National Black MBAAssociation Houston Chapter . Johnson speaks at and facilitates workshops and seminars on topics such as Diversity and Inclusion , Leadership , Team Building , Image , Campus Civility , Youth and Adult Empowerment , and other topics as requested .
During her career , Johnson has received numerous awards , including being named one of Houston ’ s 25 Most Influential Women , YMCA Minority Achiever of the Year , the Cardinal Health Professional Image Award , Who ’ s Who in Black Houston , Faculty Member of the Year , Chief Academic Officer / Director of the Year , the National Black MBA Association ’ s Leadership Empowerment Award , and many more . She ’ s also a graduate of Leadership Houston , Class 24 .
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Rev . Dr . Cecil Wilson Ocala , Florida November 2008
Missing in Action : Black Women in the Boardroom is available in bookstores now . To learn more about Johnson or to purchase her book online , visit her websites , www . askdr-wendy . com and www . myspace . com / askdrwendy . She also has an Internet radio show on blogtalkradio , which airs Monday evenings at 10 pm CST . To access the show go to www . blogtalkradio . com / LetstalkwithDrWendy < / a > To book Dr . Wendy for appearances and speaking engagements , please contact V . Michelle Stephenson at michelle @ vmscommunications . net or 1-888-436-2158 .