Women’s Leadership & Development – Resource Kit
The Utah Women & Leadership Project (UWLP) team, together with the Leadership Development Spoke advisors within A Bolder Way Forward, have curated a collection of recommended resources. This includes UWLP research and materials as well as valuable contributions from statewide and national community partners and organizations. This webpage focuses on information about women’s leadership, as well as leadership development resources. Also see Male Allyship, Sexism & Utah Context, Equality & Belonging, and other resource pages. To get involved in positive change, take action by exploring what you can do as individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.
Online Courses
- College & Leadership: Opening the Door to Your Future
- Conflict Management for Women
- Exploring Your Purpose: Talents, Callings, and Influence
- Male Allyship - A New Conversation
- Overcoming Impostor Syndrome for Women
- Relaunching Your Career for Women – Part I
- Relaunching Your Career for Women – Part II
- Returning to College: Pathway to Your Possibilities
- Understanding Gender: An In-Depth Exploration
Key Resources
- A Bolder Way Forward Leadership Development - Instagram
- A Bolder Way Forward Leadership Development Spoke - LinkedIn
- A Bolder Way Forward: Leadership Development Video
- Book Chapter: The Lifetime Leadership Development Journey of Former Governor Olene Walker
- Campus Voices for A Bolder Way Forward
- Conversation Gude: Utah, Gender, & Bias
- Conversation Guide: Utah Women & Leadership
- Forming a Young Leaders Club
- Leadership Development: What Utahns Need to Know
- Local “What Can I Do?” Reports – Ideas from County Community Conversations
- Role-Specific “What Can I Do?” Reports – Ideas from Community Conversations
- Utah Bold Leader Spotlight: Nomination
- Utah Women’s Groups, Networks, and Organizations
- Why Do We Need More Women Leaders in Utah? [Spanish]
Research Reports
- Leadership Development Research Summary - 2024
- Perceptions of Gender Bias in the Utah Workplace - 2023
- Seven Top Opportunities for Utah Girls and Women - 2024
- The Leadership Development Gained by Women Serving Full-Time Missions - 2020
- The Status of Women Leaders in Government – State of Utah: A 2024 Update
- The Status of Women Leaders in Government – Utah Cities and Towns: A 2024 Update
- The Status of Women Leaders in Government – Utah Counties: A 2024 Update
- The Status of Women Leaders in Utah Business - 2014
- The Status of Women Leaders in Utah Business: A 2018 Update
- The Status of Women Leaders in Utah Business: A 2024 Update
- The Status of Women Leaders in Utah Education - 2014
- The Status of Women Leaders in Utah Education: A 2017 Update
- The Status of Women Leaders in Utah Nonprofits - 2014
- The Status of Women Leaders in Utah Nonprofits: A 2018 Update
- The Status of Women Leaders in Utah Public Education (K–12): A 2022 Update
- The Status of Women on Utah State Boards & Commissions: A 2023 Update
- Utah Women in the Workplace: Entrepreneurship, Workforce Development, STEM Fields, and Leadership Development – 2026
- Utah Women in the Workplace: Entrepreneurship, Workforce Development, STEM Fields, and Leadership Development - 2026
- Why Do We Need More Women Leaders in Utah? - 2015
- Women in the Workplace: Part 2: Utahns’ Awareness, Understanding, and Attitudes - 2025
- Women, Confidence, and Leadership: What Do Utah Women Leaders Think? - 2015
Podcasts
- A Bolder Way Forward Conversations: Leadership Development
- New Research: Leadership Development
- Status of Women Leaders in Utah Business
- STEM Fields & Leadership Development for Utah Women
- The Status of Women Leaders in Utah Business: A 2024 Update
- Understanding Leadership Development in Utah
- When Women Don’t Speak: What It Takes for Women To be Heard
- Why Do We Need More Women Leaders in Utah
- Women, Confidence, and Leadership
Books – Dr. Susan R. Madsen
- A Future Only God Can See for You Workbook - 2022
- A Future Only God Can See for You: A Guide for Teen and Young Adult Women on Preparing to Lead - 2021
- Developing Leadership: Learning from the Experiences of Women Governors - 2008
- Handbook of Research on Gender and Leadership (Second Edition) - 2024
- Handbook of Research on Gender and Leadership (First Edition) - 2018
- On Becoming a Woman Leader: Learning from the Experiences of University Presidents - 2008
- Women & Leadership in Higher Education - 2014
- Women and Leadership Around the World - 2015
- Women as Global Leaders - 2015
Event Videos – Women in Leadership Executive Speaker Series
- A Conversation with Pat Jones on Women & Leadership
- A Fireside Chat with Gail Miller: Making a Difference
- Building Bridges: Leading as Women in Local Government (Michelle Kaufusi & Dawn Ramsey)
- Critical Components that Propel Women’s Careers (Dr. Sydnee Dickson & Michelle Love-Day)
- Crossing the Divide: Making an Impact in Career and Community (Jennifer Smith & Lavanya Mahate)
- Leadership in Times of Grief and Crisis: Insights from President Astrid S. Tuminez
- Leadership Levers: Driving Women’s Career Progress (Nancy Sylvester, Lindsey Lewis, & Emily Rushton)
- Leading with Compassion: A Conversation with Utah’s First Lady Abby Cox
- Prioritizing Life to Achieve Success at Work (Kacie Malouf & Trina Limpert)
- Rising Together: Women Empowering Women (Melanie Jones, Bettina Smith Edmondson, & Connie Sokol)
- Strategic Voices: Women Leading Public Policy Change (Natalie Gochnour & Congresswoman Celeste Maloy)
- The Impact of Sexism on Women’s Careers (Dr. Holly Richardson & Lisa Watts Baskin)
- The Impact of Women’s Health on Work and Life (Drs. Julie Hanks & Audrey Jiricko)
- The Unspoken Truths for Women's Career Success (Tessa White)
- Trailblazing Justice: Christine Durham on Women, Leadership & The Law
- Women and Policy, Strategy, Politics, and Change (Maura Carabello)
- Women Leaders in Finance (Jacki Zehner & Sharlene Wells)
- Women Leaders in Healthcare (Gina Hawley & Donna L. Milavetz)
- Women Leaders in Higher Education (Deneece Huftalin & Mindy Benson)
- Women Leaders in Inclusion & Belonging (Nikki Walker & Sui Lang Panoke)
- Women Leaders in News Media (Ruth Tood & Melanie Jones)
- Women Leaders in Nonprofit Organizations (Emily Bell McCormick & Kristin Andrus)
- Women Leaders in Nontraditional Fields (Rina Higgins & Ally Isom)
- Women Leaders in State Government (Nubia Pena & Sophia DeCaro)
- Women Leaders in Tech Fields (Becki Wright & Cydni Tetro)
- Women Leaders in Traditional Industries
- Women Leaders in Women Focused Organizations (Jill Koziol & Vanessa Quigley)
- Women Leading Behind the Walls: Leadership in Utah’s Correctional Facilities (Sharon D’Amico & Bisera Habibija)
Other Videos
- A Fireside Chat with Lt. Governor Deidre Henderson: Women & Leadership
- A Fireside Chat with Sheri Dew on Women and Leadership
- A Neuroscience Approach to Learning & Leadership Development for Girls & Young Women
- A Neuroscience Approach to Transform Your Leadership as Women
- Advancing Women Through “Developmental Relationships”: A Dialogue with Global Experts
- Conflict Management for Women: Skills, Strategies, and Solutions
- Finding Our Voices and the Courage to Use Them (Brooke Walker)
- Finding Our Voices and the Courage to Use Them (Deidre Henderson)
- Finding Our Voices and the Courage to Use Them (Jenny Oaks Baker)
- Finding Our Voices and the Courage to Use Them (Shannon Hale)
- Finding Our Voices and the Courage to Use Them (Vanessa Quigley)
- How Women Rise: Break the 12 Habits Holding You Back from Your Next Raise, Promotion, or Job
- International Women’s Day Celebration: Utah Women Learn, Lead, & Lift
- Making the Glass Ceiling Visible: Unconscious Bias & Advancing Opportunities for Women
- Mindfulness, Embodiment and Leadership-Presence in Leading and Living
- Perspectives on Women’s Leadership from Prominent Utah Women of Faith (Camille Johnson, Lynn Miller Jackson, Brigette Weier, & Luna Banuri)
- What, How, and Why We Lead (Deneece Huftalin)
- What, How, and Why We Lead (Mary Craft-Homer)
- What, How, and Why We Lead (Mary Nickles)
- What, How, and Why We Lead (Mia Love)
- What, How, and Why We Lead (Neill Marriott)
- When Women Don’t Speak: What It Takes for Women To be Heard
- You Don't Have to Wait to Lead as Young Women
Editorials & Forbes Articles
- Advocate For Expanding Definition of an ‘Ideal’ Leader (Daily Herald, 2020)
- Amazing Progress for Women’s Leadership in Higher Ed (Salt Lake Tribune, 2018)
- Elevating Women Elevates All of Us (The Salt Lake Tribune, 2021)
- Gender Matters in Government—We Need Women (Deseret News, 2022)
- How Can We Facilitate Growth During Turbulent Times? Create Forgiving Cultures (Forbes, 2020)
- How Returned Sister Missionaries Lead the Way (The Deseret News, 2020)
- How Successful Women Leaders Cultivate Resilience in the Workplace (Forbes, 2025)
- How Women Are Valued in the Workplace: Why What You Say Matters (Forbes, 2023)
- It’s Not Just About Mentors and Sponsors: Consider ‘Developmental Relationships’ (Forbes, 2023)
- More Empowered Women Empower More Women (The Salt Lake Tribune, 2021)
- Motherhood Teaches Leadership (Deseret News., 2019)
- Movies To Watch with Your Daughters (And Sons) (The Daily Herald, 2020)
- One Unique Way to Increase Women in Leadership Positions (Forbes, 2019)
- The Key to Leadership Development is Critical Reflection (Forbes, 2020)
- Three Strategies Women Leaders in Government Can Use to Get Ahead (Forbes, 2020)
- Understanding Women’s Negative Interactions With Each Other In The Workplace (Forbes, 2022)
- Utah Can Be the Place for the Pioneering Women of Today (Deseret News, 2020)
- Why Women Need Developmental Networks (And More Than Just Mentors and Sponsors) (Forbes, 2019)
- Women Face the Danger of 'Either/Or' and the Power of 'And' (Salt Lake Tribune, 2019)
If you have any changes or additions, please email UWLP@usu.edu.
- A State-By-State Ranking by Gender: Where Does Utah Fall on Claiming Leadership Skills?
- Conflict Management for Women: Skills That Can Make a Difference
- Dare To Lead, Insights & Reflections: Part I
- Dare To Lead, Insights & Reflections: Part II
- Developing Women Leaders by Transforming Habitual Thought Processes
- Do Men and Women Differ in How They Delegate?
- Do People Trust Women Leaders More in Times of Crisis?
- Everything Is on Hold: Career Advancement Challenges for Women During COVID-19
- Exploring Your Purpose: Talents, Callings, and Influence
- Gender Differences in Speaking Up and Using Voice
- Great Leadership Quotes by Women
- How Women Integrate Feminine and Masculine Styles of Leadership to Be Successful
- Lost or Relinquished Opportunities: Career Advancement Challenges for Women During the Pandemic
- My Favorite Eleanor Roosevelt Quotes
- Speaking Up: Does It Help Women Be Seen as Leaders?
- Strengthen Your Growth Mindset: Using This Uncertain Time for Learning
- Strengthening Women’s Leadership Identity: Part I
- Strengthening Women’s Leadership Identity: Part II
- The Concept Of “Uncovering”: How Does This Relate to Women and Leadership?
- The Status of Women Leaders in Government – Utah Counties
- The Status of Women Leaders in Utah Business
- Understanding Gender in More Depth is Critical
- Understanding Leadership Identity Through Our Own Stories
- Utah Organizations Supporting Women & Girls: Exploring the Landscape
- What Can You Do During Turbulent Times? Strengthening Your Reflection Skills
- Why Do Women Build Less Effective Networks Than Men Do?
- Women and Bragging: Facilitating Women’s Self-Promotion
- Women and Crying in Workplace Settings
- Women and Leadership in Utah State Government
- Women, Hardship, and Calling
- Workplace Anger for Women
- 2022 Utah Talent Report
- 2024 Utah Female Students and STEM
- Ambition Redefined: Why the Corner Office Doesn’t Work for Every Woman and What to Do Instead
- Establish or Enhance Leadership Development, Mentoring and/or Sponsorship Programs for Women
- Increase the Percentage of Women in Senior Leadership - Best Practices Toolkit
- Increase the Retention Rate of Women at All Levels of Your Organization
- Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead
- Utah Women Want More Female Leaders in Government and Business, According to Poll
- Women in the Workplace 2025
- Resources for Women in Business: Empowering Success
- Utah Women-Owned Business Directory
In addition, there are over 170 women’s networks, groups, and associations across the state of Utah. These range from entities focused on business, politics, higher education, and even student chapters on our public college and university campuses, among others. The “Utah Women’s Groups, Networks, and Organizations” UWLP webpage links to each of these within general categories.
