Leaders can be found in all walks of life, of all ages, races, creeds, and nations. In Real Women, Real Leaders, the authors share stories about their mentors and guides, the various “sensei” in their lives, and how they have been impacted. The essays in this book show how these diverse authors view leadership and their personal journeys to becoming leaders. To make a lasting impact on people's lives, whether it is in a professional development workshop, in a community volunteer opportunity, at church or at work, leadership is a value and a mission that real leaders live on a daily basis. The stories in the book Harvard Business Review explain the authors’ personal vision of leadership, the obstacles they overcame, and the mentors and teachers they encountered along the way.