Surveys national leaders and role models in the lesbian community in an attempt to identify factors that contributed to success in the coming-out process. Addresses the five areas of support that were identified in the study and how counselors can utilize this information in working with clients during the coming-out process. (Contains 32…

In her introduction to this theme issue on women and leadership, the author reviews evidence on the background characteristics and advancement patterns of women leaders. Childhood sports participation, parental support, role models, mentors, education, and the development of security and self-confidence are considered as requisites to leadership…