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Why Women Stall at the Middle Management Level
Middle management is often described as the glass floor for women, a place where careers go to stabilize rather than soar. This episode explores why talented women hit a ceiling around the director level and never quite reach the executive suite. We examine the specific structural barriers in corporate hierarchies, from the 'broken rung' on promotion ladders to the disproportionate expectation of office housework that drains time and energy. By looking at data from major consulting firms and real-world case studies from technology and finance sectors, we uncover the invisible tax that keeps…
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