No One Path: Perspectives on Leadership from a Decade of Women in Technology Award Winners

"In our industry, leadership and mentorship have always been very important for career success. By sharing their stories in this inspirational book, these women demonstrate the many paths to leadership and the mentoring help they had along the way. They encourage all of us to persevere on our journeys, not just for ourselves but for those who follow."
- Bobbie Kilberg, President and CEO, Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC)

"I've always believed in the power of women lifting up other women, sharing their wisdom and rules for success. When you read this book, you'll hear the voices of the women as if you were interviewing them yourself, and their stories will inspire you.'
-Kathleen Matthews, Executive Vice President, Marriott International, Former News Reporter and Anchor, WJLA-TV

"Reading these stories helped me remember that the lessons I've learned from other women gave me the best guidance for my own path to success. Having diverse perspectives around the leadership table not only makes sense from a cultural perspective; it is critical to technological innovation and business success as well."
- Cynthia Good, editor and CEO of PINK magazine and of the daily e-Note "Little PINK Book"

"A group of remarkable individuals, who happen to be women, share the stories of their lives and the lessons they have learned. By gathering and publishing these stories, WIT created a valuable resource for both men and women."
- Anne Armstrong, President, 1105 Government Information Group

"Realizing one's greatest potential as a leader is not a one-time event but rather a series of lifetime experiences and events and a demonstrated level of commitment to learn. No One Path is a wonderful guide to learning practical insights, techniques, and wisdom for up-and-coming women in technology who are looking at furthering their career aspirations. No One Path contains excellent real-life examples of how senior women leaders in technology focused on the right actions to take their leadership to the next level."
- Rebecca Shambaugh, President and CEO, SHAMBAUGH Leadership; Founder, Women in Leadership and Learning; Author, It's Not a Glass Ceiling, It's a Sticky Floor

"No One Path captures the life stories and lessons of forty-eight remarkable women in a compelling, up-close-and-personal way. While each has unique experiences and insights, the similarities among their stories are striking. Without exception, the leaders profiled in this book are responsible risk takers who are authentic, optimistic, and courageous. Their wise and practical advice speaks to all of us."
- Ralph W. Shrader, Ph.D., Chairman and CEO, Booz Allen Hamilton

"The path to leadership is not one that you can learn from a textbook. Rather it is guided by the stories of those who come before us, the collection in this book is just that. Throughout, there are unique insights that will help all aspiring leaders blaze their own trail."
- Ted Davies, President, Unisys Federal Systems, Unisys Corporation

"This book is about women who have worked hard in technical industries and defined success for themselves. As you read this book, think about the education, competence, and character of each woman conveying her story. These three aspects of your life establish and define your reputation. If this book helps you learn about the importance of education, competence, and character, you have learned well."
- Leslie F. Kenne, LtGen, USAF (retired)

"The inspirational stories of these extraordinary women are a must-read not only for females in technical fields, but for anyone looking for a healthy dose of motivation. It will become a classic reference for all of us who aspire to great things."
- Mary-Claire Burick, President, MC Strategy Inc.

"The stories in this book show us that a leader needs to have FOCUS...and that focus must be on the right target. There are twists and turns in life that can draw our attention away. Sometimes this can be for self-preservation and sometimes this can be because of concerns about our own performance in the present. In this book, each of these women inspires us to greatness by remaining focused on what matters most to her despite the twists and turns she encounters along her leadership journey."
- Linda Cureton, CIO, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center

"A marvelous collection of life stories demonstrating that leadership in the technology arena, and in reality anywhere, can be achieved via many and diverse paths."
- Joanne Woytek, NASA SEWP Program Manager

"Inspirational words for any leader or leader in the making. This should be required reading for every young woman. Look to these pages for stories of integrity, achievement, balance, encouragement, and for wonderful examples of what we can be when we "grow up."
- Renee Winsky, President and Executive Director, Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO)

"Women's inspiration is unique, and inspired women have no limits. As mothers, daughters, sisters, wives, and industry and community leaders, women need to share with each other in order to learn from each other. No matter what the story is, there is always a message that touches someone. No One Path provides the stories of women leaders throughout Washington DC, each with her own journey and wisdom. This book is a wonderful source of inspiration from which we can all learn and in turn inspire others around us."
- Vicki Kirkbride, CEO and Executive Director, The Women's Center

"Throughout my career, I have valued my WIT affiliation because it offers an extraordinary assembly of successful and accomplished women. The stories in this book inspire me and, I hope, will inspire my students as they launch their professional lives."
- Jill A. Klein, Information Technology Executive in Residence, Kogod School of Business, American University.

"Fifteen years ago the idea of bringing women together to learn about emerging technologies and to network was a long shot. Little did we know the pent-up need for this type of forum. As we celebrate WITs fifteenth anniversary and the tenth year of the Women in Technology Leadership Awards Program, we see the power of women leaders to leverage technology to achieve success. Congratulations to all and thank you for sharing your stories with us."
- Valerie W. Perlowitz, Founding President of Women in Technology