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About The Book
Through the Glass Bottom: Navigating Leadership’s Hidden Currents helps women uncover the unseen forces shaping their leadership journeys. Drawing from more than thirty years of cross-sector experience, Dr. Luz M. Longsworth offers guidance for navigating unspoken expectations, cultural barriers, burnout, and self-doubt.
Like a glass-bottom boat reveals what lies beneath the water, this book gives readers a clearer view of what’s really influencing how they lead—and how to regain clarity, purpose, and momentum.
Readers will learn how to:
- Set values-based boundaries
- Navigate tough leadership decisions without losing themselves
- Lead with both strength and empathy
- Clarify their “why” and lead from within
Whether you’re leading teams, stepping into executive roles, or questioning your next move, this book equips you to chart a course rooted in confidence and integrity. Through the Glass Bottom offers a new way to see yourself—and a deeper way to lead.
Product Details
- Publisher: Advantage Books (October 6, 2026)
- Length: 218 pages
- ISBN13: 9798891883857
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Raves and Reviews
"In Through the Glass Bottom, Dr. Luz Longsworth masterfully offers a uniquely realistic and heartfelt guide to the hidden dynamics that shape our professional lives. By masterfully weaving together her personal 'zigs and zags' with practical wisdom, she provides a roadmap for women to navigate the workplace with authenticity and intention. This is an essential read for anyone ready to look beneath the surface and lead with both courage and care."
— Donette Chin-Loy Chang, O.Ont.
Chancellor, Toronto Metropolitan University
"Dr. Luz Longsworth brings a refreshing look at the need for humble, authentic leadership in her new book, Through the Glass Bottom. Drawing from an extensive well of deeply personal and gut-wrenching stories, Dr. Longsworth rivets our attention from the outset and helps us chart a course to becoming a better and wiser leader. I highly recommend the book."
— Jason T. Grant
Sr. Director, Global Leadership Development, Maxwell Leadership
"Dr. Longsworth brings a rare blend of personal candor and professional insight to leadership. Her work with my managers and board was exceptionally well received, reflecting both the depth of her experience and her ability to connect meaningfully at all levels. Through the Glass Bottom is both a deeply reflective and highly practical guide, offering leaders a clear view of the often unseen dynamics that shape real-world leadership."
— M. Anthony Shaw, CPA, CA
Former Managing Director, Development Bank of Jamaica; Principal Consultant, Broadlands Corporate Consulting
"With the authenticity and clarity of both a mother and a seasoned professional, Dr. Luz Longsworth offers wisdom and insight into the unspoken dynamics that shape our professional lives. Thought-provoking questions at the end of each chapter invite reflection and meaningful conversations with parents, mentors, or friends. A timeless addition to every bookshelf!"
— Dr. Carla N. Barnett
Secretary-General, CARICOM
"For those who have felt uncomfortable in a 'man's world,' Dr. Luz Longsworth offers her road less travelled—the zigzag path of being authentic and aligned with one's values consistently in all situations. She gets real about what it means to be a successful woman in leadership—soft, caring, kind—and how we can embrace these attributes as our superpowers. This is a must-read for all women with ambition to be and do more, on their own terms—and perhaps to men who feel there's another, better way to lead. How I wish I had this book to guide me throughout my career."
— Marguerite Orane
J.O.Y. Leadership and Strategy Coach; CEO, Free and Laughing Inc.
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