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After the Glass Ceiling, a Glass Cliff
Podcast

After the Glass Ceiling, a Glass Cliff

Freakonomics Radio

Freakonomics, 2018

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Editorial Rating

8

Qualities

  • Eye Opening
  • Concrete Examples
  • Engaging

Recommendation

Why do so many new women CEOs find themselves at the edge of a precipice rather than in a cushy executive chair? In this episode of the popular Freakonomics Radio podcast, host Stephen J. Dubner (one of the co-authors of the Freakonomics books) interviews researchers, prominent CEOs and outspoken former Yahoo CEO Carol Bartz to explain the phenomenon and explore possible reasons.

Take-Aways

  • Companies are more likely to appoint women to their boards in times of crisis, putting them in a precarious position.
  • The proportion of female leaders also is higher in failing school districts and unwinnable constituencies.
  • One reason for this “glass cliff” might be that stereotypically female traits, such as  communication and interpersonal skills, are more in demand in times of crisis.

About the Podcast

Freakonomics Radio is a podcast about socioeconomic issues for a general audience. Host Stephen J. Dubner is co-author of the Freakonomics books. This episode's guest Carol Bartz is the former CEO of Autodesk and Yahoo.


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