Shellye Archambeau

Shellye Archambeau recounts how she overcame the challenges she faced as a young black woman, wife, and mother, managing her personal and professional responsibilities while climbing the ranks at IBM and subsequently in her roles as CEO. Through her journey, Shellye discovered that ambition alone is not enough to achieve success.

Ella L. J. Edmondson Bell and Stella M. Nkomo

"Our Separate Ways" by Ella L. J. Edmondson Bell and Stella M. Nkomo is a groundbreaking exploration of the contrasting experiences of black and white women as they navigate their way up the corporate ladder. This eye-opening book, based on eight years of research, delves into the trials and triumphs of 120 black and white female managers in the American business world.