The links between Indias economic resurgence and women's contribution are complex and specific to historical and socio cultural contexts. This volume seeks to probe deeper into such connections between gender and development which are not easily recognisable it explores and illustrates through empirical accounts, It is divided in three parts. The first discusses India's Economic Resurgence and women's contribution, corporate governance and Business ethics. The second explores Sustainability, the Glass Ceiling, Leadership styles of Men and Women, the third psychological barriers that inhibit the assumption of the mantle of leadership, ways to overcome these and learn the judicious exercise of power and the policy perspectives arising there from. It combines academic rigor and objectivity with clear presentation. In this incisive book the author asks searching questions and offers carefully thought out answers. The book will serve as a valuable source of reference for policy makers, teachers, women leaders , social scientists and students of economics., ABOUT THE AUTHOR:- Dr Deepali Pant Joshi is an Executive Director of the Reserve Bank of India. Dr Joshi is a fellow of the Harvard University, Asia Centre and holds Law and Management degrees. Her major interest lies in the field of development economics. She has written extensively on the subject. Her books have been published by the Cambridge University Press, The Financial Inclusion Imperative and Sustainable Approaches, Foundation Books - Social Banking Promise Performance and Potential, Gyan Books, Microfinance for Macro Change and Poverty and Sustainable Development. She has also authored a host of papers and articles.