Northern Grit

Name: Northern Grit
Brand: University of Toronto Press

University of Toronto Press

Northern GritStories About Women Leaders in Canada's Public Service\nAuthor(s): Ingrid Bergmann, Mary Garden\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: University of Toronto Press, Canada\nImprint: University of Toronto Press\nISBN-13: 9781049800660, 978-1049800660\nSynopsis\nNorthern Grit offers a compelling look at leadership through the lived experiences of women who have shaped government at all levels. Drawing from real interviews and years of executive coaching, the book reveals the challenges, strategies, and emotional realities of public sector jurisdiction.\n\n Structured around key career strategies and vital actionable skills, Northern Grit weaves together vivid stories and practical advice on topics like political acumen, mentorship, conflict navigation, innovation, and inclusion. Each chapter ends with a Coachs Corner, offering reflective exercises to help readers apply insights to their own leadership journeys.\n\n Northern Grit is a celebration of courage, resilience, and the power.