Sally Helgesen is a renowned leadership expert, speaker, and author with over three decades of experience helping women leaders succeed. Named by Forbes as the world's premier expert on women's leadership, Helgesen has written eight books on the subject, including the bestselling "The Female Advantage: Women's Ways of Leadership." Her groundbreaking work introduced the concept of inclusive leadership and has been hailed for its insights into women's unique strengths in the workplace. Helgesen's latest book, "How Women Rise," co-authored with Marshall Goldsmith, identifies 12 habits that can hold women back as they seek to advance their careers. As a leadership coach and consultant, she has worked with Fortune 500 companies, international organizations, and government agencies to foster more inclusive and effective leadership practices. Helgesen is a contributing editor for Strategy+Business magazine and a member of the New York and International Women's Forums. She lives in Chatham, New York.