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How The Glass Cliff Undermines Diverse Leadership
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the 'glass cliff' phenomenon, where underrepresented professionals are disproportionately appointed to leadership roles during times of crisis. We examine data showing that women and minorities face higher failure rates not because of competence gaps, but because they inherit broken systems with less support. Using a specific case study from the fintech sector, we break down why these appointments feel like promotions but function as liability traps, and what concrete steps companies must take to turn these moments into genuine equity rather…
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