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How the Glass Cliff Traps Women Leaders
In episode 139 of Women at Work with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna explore the glass cliff phenomenon: why women are often handed risky, failing leadership roles when men would be passed over. Citing a 2023 study showing that women CEOs are 45% more likely to inherit troubled companies, they unpack the hidden bias behind these precarious appointments. They discuss real-world examples like the fate of Yahoo's Marissa Mayer and offer strategies for women to evaluate such opportunities without being set up for failure. This episode also touches on the double bind women face when they decline these…
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