Podcasts about Glass cliff

Send us a textThe insidious nature of the glass cliff phenomenon stands as a stark reality for Black women in professional spaces, creating a precarious balancing act between opportunity and setup. While many understand the concept of the glass ceiling, fewer recognize how Black women are strategically positioned at the edge of organizational precipices, handed leadership roles specifically during times of crisis when the probability of failure looms large.This episode dissects how organizations conveniently embrace diversity when facing turbulence—appointing Black women to firefight situations they didn't create, with inadequate resources and impossible timelines. Through compelling examples like Kemi Badenoch's leadership of the struggling Conservative Party and Kamala Harris's eleventh-hour presidential candidacy, we examine the calculated pattern that reinforces harmful stereotypes when inevitable challenges arise.Beyond career implications, we explore the geopolitical landscape of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, examining how NATO expansion, natural gas pipelines, and global politics affect everyday taxpayers. This connects to our central theme by highlighting how power structures function on both micro and macro levels. The conversation extends to corporate developments at Deloitte and Goldman Sachs, alongside Pat McGrath's groundbreaking appointment at Louis Vuitton—demonstrating both challenges and breakthroughs for Black representation.Remember that true progress isn't measured by token appointments during crises but by equitable opportunities across all conditions. As you navigate your professional journey, recognise these patterns and position yourself strategically. True representation means Black Women being promoted in all circumstances, not just when an organisation needs saving. Be the architect of your own career and recognise when you're being set up to fail.Your career deserves architecture that builds toward sustainable success rather than precarious positioning at the edge of someone else's crisis. Take time to rest, as we acknowledge the National Day of Rest for Black Women, because the path to authentic leadership begins with caring for yourself.Sponsorships - Email me: hello@toyatalks.com Cc: toyawashington10@gmail.comTikTok: toya_washington Twitter: @toya_w (#ToyaTalksPodcast) Snapchat: @toyawashington Instagram: @toya_washington & @toya_talks www.toyatalks.comhttps://toyatalks.com/Music (Intro and Outro) Written and created by Nomadic Star

According to recent ACE presidential survey data, women now constitute 33% of university presidencies, yet a troubling pattern has emerged: these leaders are often appointed during times of institutional crisis, creating what researchers call "the glass cliff" phenomenon. In this episode of Changing Higher Ed®, Dr. Lori Varlotta, former president of Hiram College and California Lutheran University and current Distinguished Professor of Higher Education Leadership at Cal Lutheran, shares insights from her research on the glass cliff phenomenon in higher education. Drawing from her first research sabbatical in 40 years, she explores how women presidents are often hired during periods of institutional vulnerability and what can be done to ensure their success. The glass cliff differs significantly from the well-known glass ceiling concept. While the glass ceiling refers to invisible barriers preventing women from reaching top leadership positions, the glass cliff describes a phenomenon where women are specifically recruited for leadership roles during times of institutional crisis or vulnerability. In higher education, this vulnerability typically manifests as enrollment declines, decreasing net tuition revenue, grant funding challenges, or cultural crises. Dr. Varlotta's research reveals that women presidents face unique obstacles when leading institutional turnarounds, often facing implicit bias, gender-based generalizations about their performance, and disproportionate scrutiny of their appearance and leadership style through gender-charged reporting. Key Takeaways for Prospective University Presidents and Boards 1. Due Diligence: Carefully assess whether the campus truly wants the bold, transparent leadership they claim to seek during the hiring process. Engage in extensive conversations with the board to ensure alignment between stated goals and actual support. 2. Resource Commitment: Secure essential resources before accepting the position, including PR support, crisis communication expertise, and a dedicated board committee willing to serve as change management partners. 3. Gender-Charged Reporting: Be prepared for heightened scrutiny of appearance, mannerisms, and communication style. As highlighted in the research, women leaders often face disproportionate attention to non-performance factors compared to their male counterparts. As higher education faces continuing challenges, understanding and addressing the glass cliff phenomenon becomes increasingly essential for institutional success. Dr. Varlotta's research highlights the importance of careful preparation, adequate support systems, and recognition of the unique challenges faced by women leaders in academic turnaround situations. Read the transcript on our website: https://changinghighered.com/the-glass-cliff-in-higher-education-challenges-faced-by-women-university-presidents/ #GlassCliff #UniversityGovernance #HigherEdLeadership About Our Podcast Guest For four decades, Lori Varlotta, Ph.D., has held leadership positions at universities large and small, public and private, faith-based and secular, stand-alone and system-embedded. For 20+ years, she has served at the executive level: Senior VP at Sacramento State and President at Hiram College (OH) and California Lutheran University. In both presidencies, Varlotta was the first woman at the institution to hold the post. At each, she was recruited to lead systemic changes to reposition the institution for the future. Along with the turnaround and repositioning work for which she is known, Varlotta contributes routinely to national conversations and publications on student success, systemic change, integrated planning and budgeting, curricular and co-curricular prioritization, shared governance, and DEIJ. As a first-generation college student, she is grateful for the educational opportunities she has experienced. She credits her blue-collar family and community, however, for teaching her life's most important lessons. Connect with Lori Varlotta on LinkedIn → About the Podcast Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton is the founder, CEO, and Principal Consultant at The Change Leader, Inc. A highly sought-after higher education consultant with 20+ years of experience, Dr. McNaughton works with leadership, management, and boards of U.S. and international institutions. His expertise spans key areas, including accreditation, governance, strategic planning, presidential onboarding, mergers, acquisitions, and strategic alliances. Dr. McNaughton's approach combines a holistic methodology with a deep understanding of the contemporary and evolving challenges facing higher education institutions worldwide to ensure his clients succeed in their mission. Connect with Drumm McNaughton on LinkedIn→

A story about leadership. Not really. It's about survival. In Part 2 of our conversation, Sal Naseem peels back the layers of what it actually takes to drive change in a system built to resist it. A system that doesn't just push back—it pulls you apart. Sal doesn't sugar-coat it: the racism, the denial, the people who tried to break him from the inside out. But here's the thing—Sal's not here for pity. He's here for truth. He lays bare the cost of being the first. The cost of speaking up. The cost of doing what's right when everyone else is too afraid. This episode cuts to the heart of what it means to fight for change when the odds—and the system—are stacked against you. Why You Need to Listen: "They Tried to Break Me": Sal's searing account of fighting institutional racism while facing betrayal from his own organisation. The Glass Cliff, Up Close: Sal reveals the impossible pressures placed on him as the first senior Muslim leader in his space - and what it taught him about leadership and survival. Resilience Redefined: Forget the polished leadership buzzwords. This is raw. It's messy. It's real. A Call to Action: Sal doesn't just want you to listen - he wants you to choose. What kind of leader are you willing to be? What cost are you willing to bear? The Reality Check: Change isn't a strategy. It's a fight. Sal knows that better than anyone. So if you're comfortable where you are—this episode isn't for you. But if you're ready to see it, hear it, and own it—you're in the right place.

We are in the off-season gearing up for Season 4. I want to show off this fabulous and talented human Rashidat Odeyemi! Rashidat is a life coach and business consultant who focuses on the needs of Black women. I joined her on her YouTube show @YourDreamStrategist to discuss the glass cliff experienced by Black women. And what better example than that of Vice President Kamala Harris and her run for presidency!Here's Rashidat's episode description of this episode:Kamala Harris election as the first Black woman president is both historic and bittersweet. While her leadership marks a major milestone, it also fits into a troubling pattern: Black women stepping into leadership roles during times of crisis, only to be burdened with the impossible task of cleaning up the mess. It also reveals a deeper issue within our community: the expectation for Black women to always be the strong ones, stepping in to fix problems and lead through crises. This strong Black woman trope continues to weigh heavily on us, preventing many Black women from fully embracing a softer, more balanced life. In this video, we explore how Harris leadership echoes these societal pressures and how Black women as a group are affected. Well dive into how it feels to constantly be called upon in moments of crisis. Well chat about the strong Black woman narrative, the glass cliff theory, and why Black women are often set up for failure in leadership. Is it time for us to reject the burdens of strength and start prioritizing our own joy, peace, and soft life? Share your thoughts in the comments as we reflect on Kamala Harris presidency and the expectations placed on Black women.Listen in on this conversation and go check out the video @YourDreamStrategist. Instagram: / yourdreamstrategist LinkedIn : / yourdreamstrategist Connect with Whitney / impostrixpodcast / willsforthepeople

What does it take to lead for belonging?Leading for belonging requires a deep commitment to self-reflection, an alignment between values and actions, and actively building accountable spaces. Rather than treating DEI as a separate ‘above-and-beyong' goal, leaders should focus on their impact, redistribute the burden of equity-related initiatives, and ensure that accountability is paired with authority.On this episode of Just One Q, Dominique chats with guest Aiko Bethea, a DEI expert, certified executive coach, and former attorney with a passion for justice and equity. She's the founder of RARE Coaching & Consulting and works with notable organizations including the Brené Brown Education and Research Group. They discuss the pushback against DEI rooted in scarcity, binaries, and individualism, and present self-reflection and accountable spaces as a powerful and necessary antidote.Keep Up with Aiko:https://www.rarecoaching.net/Become a Learning Snippets Partner: https://dialectic.solutions/learning-snippets/become-a-partner/Try Learning Snippets:https://dialectic.solutions/signupContact Us to Be a Guest on Just One Q:https://dialectic.solutions/podcast-guest

In which Rev. Diane Kenaston joins Jo to talk about her journey into ordained ministry, her time in the local church, and the Good Friday Collaborative, an ecumenical partner for those doing the sacred work of congregational endings. Links from this episode: You can find the GFC at https://www.goodfridaycollaborative.com/. You can read Diane's piece on https://faithandleadership.com/how-avoid-falling-the-stained-glass-cliff-when-leading-dying-church Find more of Diane's work here: https://www.dianekenaston.com/ Read a reflection from a GFC collaborator in Fidelia Magazine here: https://youngclergywomen.org/a-ministry-of-ending/ ⁠Hooked already? Sign up for the GFC's newsletter here: https://bit.ly/GoodFridayNews What is this YCWI Jo and Diane keep talking about? Learn more here: https://youngclergywomen.org/ Find all things WTHIAP at wthiap.com.

Podsters, let's get real: ever notice how women leaders often get handed the wheel just as the ship is sinking? Every time we see a woman being tapped to lead during a crisis, it's like, “She's got this! She'll turn it around!” But here's the thing—are they set up to succeed or just positioned for scrutiny? Today, we're diving into the phenomenon of the “glass cliff.” Unlike the glass ceiling that keeps women from reaching leadership, the glass cliff is when women finally do get those top roles…but often in times of major crisis, where the odds are stacked against them. Think of Marissa Mayer at Yahoo, Linda Yaccarino at X, or even Kamala Harris navigating national chaos. These are smart, talented women—so why do they so often get handed a mess to clean up? We're unpacking why this happens and, most importantly, what you can do if you find yourself in a glass cliff situation. Here are three crucial questions to ask before taking on any role that feels a little too high-stakes: What's the realistic chance of success? Look at the resources, the timeline, and the state of the organization. Why me? Are you being chosen because they believe in you, or because they're hoping for a Hail Mary? Understanding the “why” can give you valuable insight. What's the personal impact if I don't succeed? From your career trajectory to your mental health, weigh the risks and rewards for you—because this is about more than just your resume. Remember to listen to that inner voice, too. If the role doesn't feel right, trust yourself. Just because you're offered a high-profile role doesn't mean you have to take it, especially if it seems more like a setup than an opportunity. So buckle up, Podsters! We're digging into the glass cliff—how to spot it, navigate it, and protect yourself while still seizing the career you deserve. Connect with⁠⁠⁠ Nancy on Instagram @‌nancy_medoff⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/nancy_medoff/⁠ Connect with Nancy on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancymedoff/ DTT wait list 2025! ⁠https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/l80TOFQ

Another day of election grief ranting and some information on a "new-to-me" term: "The Glass Cliff". Links to the inspirational resources I referenced are here:Glass Cliff: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glass_cliff@imdaven on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@imdaven?lang=en@WhaleDetective on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whale_detective?lang=en@BlackLiturgies on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackliturgies/?hl=enDONATE:www.pcrf.netGet Involved:Operation Olive Branch: Spreadsheets + LinksGET AN OCCASIONAL PERSONAL EMAIL FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.comTUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR COOL CONTENT: www.instagram.com/mydbpodcastOR BE A REAL GEM + TUNE IN ON PATREON: www.patreon.com/MYDBpodcastOR WATCH ON YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/juliemerica The opinions expressed by Julie Merica and Make Your Damn Bed Podcast are intended for entertainment purposes only. Make Your Damn Bed podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this powerful episode of the Impostrix Podcast, host Whitney Knox Lee sits down with the amazing Whitney Parnell, a passionate advocate and leader in racial justice. Together, they explore the complexities of allyship, the unique challenges faced by Black women in leadership, and the importance of community and healing in the fight for equity.Whitney Parnell shares insights from her organization, Service Never Sleeps, and discusses their recent research on what it truly means to be a Black-led organization. They delve into the systemic issues that contribute to the marginalization of Black women in the workplace, the toll it takes on their health, and the urgent need for institutional change.Join us as we unpack the realities of navigating employment discrimination, the power of music and creativity in activism, and the necessity of self-care and community support. This episode is a call to action for all listeners to reflect on their roles in fostering a more equitable future.Key Topics:The significance of allyship and recognizing privilegeThe impact of systemic racism on Black women in leadershipInsights from the research on Black-led organizationsThe importance of community and healing in social justice workPersonal stories and reflections on navigating challenges in the workplaceDon't forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode to help amplify these important conversations!Listen to Whitney Parnell's social awareness album What Would You Do.Learn more about Whitney's work and read the Service Never Sleeps report "What Does It Mean to be Black-Led?"Connect with Whitney Parnell on IG @ServiceInsomniaConnect with Whitney Lee on IG @ImpostrixPodcast and @WillsForThePeople, and visit us online at www.impostrixpodcast.com.

Live from the Founder's Diamond Mine in Botswana, where all diamonds are worth 50 votes per share, it's an all-new Terrific Tuesday edition of Business Pants. Joined by Analyst-Hole Matt Moscardi! On today's chocolate-filled summary compensation table called October 22nd 2024: It's Double Quiz Tuesday, featuring a heartbreakingly mediocre ESG News Quiz and a relatively thoughtful data drop quiz!Our show today is being sponsored by Free Float Analytics, the only platform measuring board power, connections, and performance for FREE.DAMION1Let's start with a report that came out a week or two ago that claims Roblox is ?Bonus question 1: of influence is held by women on the Roblox board?Bonus question 2: of influence is held by brothers named Baszucki?Bonus question 3: CEO and co-founder David Baszucki undemocratically controls the pedophilic landscape known as Roblx because his Class B shares are magically worth ?Roblox's 2024 proxy statement cites a Trust & Safety Advisory Board comprised of world-renowned digital safety authorities. The company invites shareholders and stakeholders to “learn more about each of our Safety Advisory Board members at: corp.roblox.com/parents/.” Here's Bonus question 4: Yes or No, Does Roblox list names and qualifications of the members of its Trust & Safety Advisory Board at corp.roblox.com/parents/, in any of its SEC filings, or anywhere else on its corporate website, or anywhere else in the world, including the back on a Chipotle napkin?As a sidenote, the board's Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee is tasked with overseeing Roblox's initiatives related to trust and safety:The chair of that committee, Anthony Lee, has been on the board since before Obama was president, is the VP at a VC firm called Altos Ventures management that “invests in founders”Committee member Andrea Wong who serves on the boards of:media company Liberty Media, which is controlled by billionaire John C. Malone;Qurate Retail, an American media conglomerate controlled by billionaire John C. Malone; andHudson Pacific Properties, a real estate investment trust controlled by Victor ColemanAnd committee member Christopher Carvalho, who currently owns options worth about $5 million today based on an exercise price of SIX CENTS.There's no real quiz question here: so Bonus Question 5: Do you like this committee??And finally, let's get to executive pay at Roblox:According to the company's 2024 proxy statement, of Rolox's 5 named executive officers are women?Over the past 3 years, has founder and CEO and chair and majority voting powerman David Baszucki, averaged $50 million a year?Let's move over to a recent research report from Russell Reynolds called Gender Diversity in the C-suite: Women's representation in the 2024 S&P 100Just to put the collective power of the S&P 100 into perspective, what is the market cap of the S&P 100?What is the market cap of the entire S&P 500?In 2022, women held 12.2% of the ~15,000 C-suite positions across publicly traded U.S. firms. At the end of 2023, what was this percentage?Russel Reynolds' report looked specifically at 1553 executives at the 100 largest S&P 500 companies (the S&P 100). Out of all S&P 100 organizations, how many have achieved gender parity on their senior leadership teams?Of the six organizations that have achieved parity, name one notable feature of five of those six companies:What percentage of S&P 100 companies have leadership teams consisting of at least two-thirds men?What percentage of S&P 100 companies have leadership teams consisting of at least two-thirds women?The study looked at gender distribution by executive roles:Name the top 3 executive roles held by women:Extra credit: what percentages of those roles are held by women?Name the bottom 2 executive roles held by women:Extra credit: what percentages of those roles are held by women?Double extra credit: what's another name for the CEO role?In 2022, RRA research found that 43% of CEOs in the Fortune 250 companies were promoted from the COO position, making it the most commonly held internal role prior to taking the top job.In the S&P 100, of the 35 men who were a COO in 2022, eight have been promoted to CEO at their same organization and one left to be CEO elsewhere. But of the four women who'd held the COO role, none had been promoted—and three out of four left their operating roles to pursue boards/advisory work Let me add one bit of research that stood out to me from McKinsey's “Women in the Workplace 2024: The 10th-anniversary report”Since the anti-DEI/anti-ESG movement took off over the past year or so, the following four data points have all shown remarkable rebounds after several years of declining percentages:Any competence-based microaggression 37% to 57%Having judgment questioned in area of expertise 22% to 39%Being mistaken for someone at a much lower level 10% to 19%Being interrupted or spoken over more than others 21% to 40%Moving over to the news: As HSBC embarks on a major restructuring, including a new geographic setup where HSBC plans to divide its operations between an “Eastern markets” branch, reuniting Asia-Pacific and the Middle East, along with a “Western markets” division, comprising the non-ringed-fenced U.K. bank, the continental European business and the Americas and consolidated its operations into four business units: Hong Kong, U.K., international wealth and premier banking, and corporate and institutional banking, what has HSBC done for the first time in its 159-year history?Super duper bonus question 1: CNBC released a 615-word article called”HSBC embarks on major restructuring, names first female CFO.” How many words before the article actually names HSBC's first female CFO? Super duper bonus question, part 2: How many words before the article names HSBC's male CEO? And finally, On HBO's hit show Industry that takes place at a 150-year-old Goldman Sachs-esque investment bank in London, what exactly led to the company's near total Lehman Brothers-esque financial collapse?MATT1A data drop quizActivist Jana builds Lamb Weston stake, pushes for possible saleJana said it owns 5% of the Eagle, Idaho-based company and wants to see a strategic review in which the company and bankers would review capital spending, operating deficiencies and share-repurchase strategyWhat percentage of the board has Economics knowledge (from an MBA, a degree, or acting as a CFO)?72% (8 of 11). MBAs, TWO accountants, econ majorsWhat about Food Production?20% (2 of the 10 excluding the CEO). Unless "lawyer at Krispy Kreme" or "3 year stint as Arby's CEO" counts as food production. CEO Tom Werner and Andre Hawaux both from Conagra, Robert Coviello from Bunge and Cargill.How many directors of a fried potato company have addictive product backgrounds?45% (5 of 11). Benson was at McDonald's, Blixt was at Krispy Kreme, Hawaux was at Pepsi, Moddelmog was at Arby's, Sharpe was at PepsiHow many directors are connected through boards or companies in common?45% (5 of 11). Hawaux to Niblock and Benson; Jurgensen to Niblock; Sharpe and Hawaux at Pepsi; Wener and Hawaux at ConagraLeast liked director?Blixt, head of comp in the year the CEO Werner was paid 20.3m in summary comp but took home a staggering 40m to sell fried potatoes - and it got him a team low 96% FORWhat creative new directors are being considered now that Jana has a 5% stake?ROLL IT BACK! They've secured former executive chair Tim McLevish, who became a director in the spinoff from Conagra and has deep experience in... corporate finance, along with the 72% of existing board members

How much do you know about what's really going on with the gender pay gap? While I've touched on this subject before in a previous episode, I wanted to deep dive into today's episode and unveil the 8 reasons why the gender pay gap exists. There's much more than meets the eye that goes beyond annual salary as we'll discuss the motherhood penalty, the glass cliff and glass elevator, childcare, and more!   (0:13) Alycia The Pirate (2:15) The Gender Pay Gap (4:08) What Is The Gender Pay Gap? (8:35) 8 Reasons For The Gender Pay Gap (11:40) Motherhood Penalty (16:15) My Sister As An Example (19:38) The Authority Gap (21:32) The Glass Ceiling (23:00) The Glass Cliff (25:35) The Glass Elevator (27:55) Potential Solutions (33:54) Providing Better Childcare --------------------- Stay Connected: Instagram: @alyciaisrael Facebook: Alycia Israel Apparel: Be Your Own Daddy

What do you think of when you hear the term “glass cliff”? I have been pondering this concept for a while, especially in light of the upcoming election. In today's episode, I share my thoughts on the problems, and potential opportunities, inherent in the social construct that so often presents women with their opportunity to lead only when the ship is sinking. If you have ever sought or been offered a promotion that seems a bit doomed to fail, this episode is for you.Consider the glass cliff on your way through the glass ceiling as we explore:The origin of this term and the research that backs it up;The potential dangers of accepting a leadership role in a crumbling company;The potential opportunity waiting within this gender-biased blind spot.Related Links:Episode 465, What Kamala's Candidacy Means for Women Leaders - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode465New York Times, When That Promotion is Really a ‘Glass Cliff' - https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/12/business/glass-cliff-effect.htmlHarvard Business Review, How Women End Up on the “Glass Cliff” - https://hbr.org/2011/01/how-women-end-up-on-the-glass-cliffKathryn Kincaid's thesis, Why Can Why Can't a Woman Fail Like a Man? - https://digitalcommons.butler.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1401&context=ugthesesLEVEL UP: a Leadership Accelerator for Women on the Rise - https://www.bossedup.org/levelupBossed Up Courage Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/927776673968737/Bossed Up LinkedIn Group - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7071888/ 

Vice President Kamala Harris is vying to be the first woman to serve as president.She's already broken boundaries in her current position — as the first woman, first Black woman and first South Asian American to serve as Vice President.MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talked about women in leadership and the Black women leaders who paved the way for Kamala Harris' candidacy.America has gone nearly 250 years without a woman in the top job. But systemic barriers still remain.Guests:  Duchess Harris is a professor of American studies at Macalester College and is currently on the project advisory board for The Kamala Harris Project, which is tracking all aspects of her tenure as the nation's first woman of color to serve as Vice President.Cheniqua Johnson is a St. Paul city council member representing Ward 7 on the city's East Side.Subscribe to the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify or RSS.Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.

It’s official, folks. Over the weekend, President Joe Biden dropped out of the presidential race and Vice President Kamala Harris stepped in. Some are pointing out similarities between VP Harris’ eleventh-hour candidacy and the “glass cliff effect,” when a woman is put in a position of leadership to fix a company in crisis. We’ll get into it and fill you in on how the Harris campaign is leaning into memes to attract the Gen Z vote. Plus, gaps in China’s newly released economic plans leave questions about the country’s ability to turn things around. Here’s everything we talked about today: “Heat pumps, EV chargers and more: U.S. unveils $4.3 billion in local climate funds” from The Washington Post “When That Job Promotion Is Really a ‘Glass Cliff'” from The New York Times “China's Long Blueprint for Economy Falls Short on Details, Raising Concerns” from The Wall Street Journal “What coconut trees and Charli XCX’s ‘Brat’ have to do with Kamala Harris” from The Washington Post “What is Kamala Harris’ ‘brat’ rebrand all about?” from BBC News “Brat campaign: Harris team swiftly embraces Gen Z memes about VP” from Axios Got a question or comment for the hosts? Email makemesmart@marketplace.org or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.

It’s official, folks. Over the weekend, President Joe Biden dropped out of the presidential race and Vice President Kamala Harris stepped in. Some are pointing out similarities between VP Harris’ eleventh-hour candidacy and the “glass cliff effect,” when a woman is put in a position of leadership to fix a company in crisis. We’ll get into it and fill you in on how the Harris campaign is leaning into memes to attract the Gen Z vote. Plus, gaps in China’s newly released economic plans leave questions about the country’s ability to turn things around. Here’s everything we talked about today: “Heat pumps, EV chargers and more: U.S. unveils $4.3 billion in local climate funds” from The Washington Post “When That Job Promotion Is Really a ‘Glass Cliff'” from The New York Times “China's Long Blueprint for Economy Falls Short on Details, Raising Concerns” from The Wall Street Journal “What coconut trees and Charli XCX’s ‘Brat’ have to do with Kamala Harris” from The Washington Post “What is Kamala Harris’ ‘brat’ rebrand all about?” from BBC News “Brat campaign: Harris team swiftly embraces Gen Z memes about VP” from Axios Got a question or comment for the hosts? Email makemesmart@marketplace.org or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.

It’s official, folks. Over the weekend, President Joe Biden dropped out of the presidential race and Vice President Kamala Harris stepped in. Some are pointing out similarities between VP Harris’ eleventh-hour candidacy and the “glass cliff effect,” when a woman is put in a position of leadership to fix a company in crisis. We’ll get into it and fill you in on how the Harris campaign is leaning into memes to attract the Gen Z vote. Plus, gaps in China’s newly released economic plans leave questions about the country’s ability to turn things around. Here’s everything we talked about today: “Heat pumps, EV chargers and more: U.S. unveils $4.3 billion in local climate funds” from The Washington Post “When That Job Promotion Is Really a ‘Glass Cliff'” from The New York Times “China's Long Blueprint for Economy Falls Short on Details, Raising Concerns” from The Wall Street Journal “What coconut trees and Charli XCX’s ‘Brat’ have to do with Kamala Harris” from The Washington Post “What is Kamala Harris’ ‘brat’ rebrand all about?” from BBC News “Brat campaign: Harris team swiftly embraces Gen Z memes about VP” from Axios Got a question or comment for the hosts? Email makemesmart@marketplace.org or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.

Sophie Williams, former global leader at Netflix, anti-racism activist, TED speaker, and the author of Millennial Black, Anti-Racist Ally, and The Glass Cliff on the opportunities offered by a more diverse workplace. Her passionate advocacy for more women and Black and global majority people in the industry focuses on growing existing talent and creating a workplace designed to improve the return on its workers' investment. As the Glass Cliff phenomenon identified 20 years ago and replicated in research around the world shows, women are finding themselves being brought in to lead in businesses undergoing a crisis, when their chances of success are limited from the start. Sophie argues that the companies that set out to grow people from all backgrounds are likely to be the winners in the future. Further reading links: The Glass Cliff TED talk UN transcript

Boeing's hiring of its new CEO of Commercial Airplanes is the latest in a series of women who finally break through the glass ceiling at male-dominated companies, but only when there's a crisis to solve. Researchers call this the glass cliff. It can be a once-in-a-career opportunity for women, but it can also be a huge professional liability.This week on Booming, we ask an expert why the glass cliff exists, and what the future looks like for the first woman to lead Boeing's Seattle-based jet manufacturing department.Plus, the Department of Justice goes after landlords for an alleged price fixing scheme that uses AI to artificially inflate rates. And the Booming team tries to guess which crises forced companies to finally let women into the boys club.A special thanks to all you listeners out there who financially support KUOW. You make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/booming. Thank you."Booming" is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. Our editor is Carol Smith. Our producer is Lucy Soucek. Our hosts are Joshua McNichols and Monica Nickelsburg.Support the show: https://kuow.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gina Barge, Partner at True Search a global executive-level recruiting firm joins Megan and Tom talking about 'Glass Cliff'; a strategy of companies to bring in women or people of color to fix issues.     Credit: © SOPA Images

In this episode Judith Germain speaks to Jenny L Mitchell about leadership journeys and approaches. Key Takeaways There are parallels between Judith's "maverick" leadership style and Jenny's "underdog" leadership style - both value authenticity, curiosity, and bringing out the best in others. Mindset is key - assume positive intent, focus on possibilities rather than obstacles. Critical thinking skills in younger generations may not transfer across all domains - need to educate holistically. Leadership is a constant process of negotiation and seeking to understand. Meetings should drive decisions, not just discussion. Women leaders often take on "glass cliff" assignments and overcome perception barriers on their journey. Visionary mindset helps. Important for marginalised voices (women, people of colour) to be heard and supported as leaders. In this conversation Judith and Jenny debate different leadership styles like mavericks and underdogs, with Jenny advocating for embracing challenges and Judith emphasising seeking first to understand others' perspectives. Jenny outlines five pillars of top women leaders' experiences: embodied roles, embracing challenges, overcoming perceptions, accepting high-risk assignments, and visionary mindsets. You can find out more about our guest and today's episode in this Maverick Paradox Magazine article here. --- Maverick leadership is all about thinking outside the box and challenging the status quo. It's about having the courage to take risks and the confidence to lead in a way that is authentic and genuine. But amplifying your influence as a leader isn't just about having a strong vision or a big personality. It's also about having the right leadership capability and being able to execute on your ideas and plans. The consequences of not having the right level of influence as a leader can be significant. Without the ability to inspire and motivate others, you may struggle to achieve your goals and make a real impact. How Influential Are you? Take the scorecard at amplifyyourinfluence.scoreapp.com and see.  Catalysing Transformation - 1 min video Judith's book: The Maverick Paradox: The Secret Power Behind Successful Leaders.  Judith's websites:  The Maverick Paradox Magazine - themaverickparadox.com The Maverick Paradox Website - maverickparadox.co.uk Judith's LinkedIn profile is here, her Twitter profile (MaverickMastery) is here, Facebook here and Instagram here.  

In corporate America, struggling companies often pull a classic move: They promote women to lead them through a crisis. Boeing did just that. We'll talk about the new boss at Boeing and how the “glass cliff” phenomenon impacts women and people of color moving up the corporate ladder. Also in this episode, a Kai rant about Truth Social and the greater fool theory, why dogs might be even smarter than we think, and is “bazoodaful” a new Kai word? Here's everything we talked about today: Trump’s Truth Social stock from CNN The greater fool theory from Investopedia “Boeing just pulled a classic corporate America move and promoted a woman to clean up its mess” from Business Insider “Dogs can understand the meaning of nouns, new research finds” from The Guardian “Dogs can understand words for specific objects” from BBC We love to hear from you. Send your questions and comments to makemesmart@marketplace.org or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.

In corporate America, struggling companies often pull a classic move: They promote women to lead them through a crisis. Boeing did just that. We'll talk about the new boss at Boeing and how the “glass cliff” phenomenon impacts women and people of color moving up the corporate ladder. Also in this episode, a Kai rant about Truth Social and the greater fool theory, why dogs might be even smarter than we think, and is “bazoodaful” a new Kai word? Here's everything we talked about today: Trump’s Truth Social stock from CNN The greater fool theory from Investopedia “Boeing just pulled a classic corporate America move and promoted a woman to clean up its mess” from Business Insider “Dogs can understand the meaning of nouns, new research finds” from The Guardian “Dogs can understand words for specific objects” from BBC We love to hear from you. Send your questions and comments to makemesmart@marketplace.org or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.

In corporate America, struggling companies often pull a classic move: They promote women to lead them through a crisis. Boeing did just that. We'll talk about the new boss at Boeing and how the “glass cliff” phenomenon impacts women and people of color moving up the corporate ladder. Also in this episode, a Kai rant about Truth Social and the greater fool theory, why dogs might be even smarter than we think, and is “bazoodaful” a new Kai word? Here's everything we talked about today: Trump’s Truth Social stock from CNN The greater fool theory from Investopedia “Boeing just pulled a classic corporate America move and promoted a woman to clean up its mess” from Business Insider “Dogs can understand the meaning of nouns, new research finds” from The Guardian “Dogs can understand words for specific objects” from BBC We love to hear from you. Send your questions and comments to makemesmart@marketplace.org or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.

It's been nearly two decades since the term "glass cliff" was coined; it refers to the tendency for women to break through the glass ceiling to top management roles only when there is a big crisis to overcome, which makes it more difficult for them to succeed. In short, senior female leaders are often set up to fail — and this continues to happen today, as recent examples from business, politics, and academia show. Sophie Williams, a former C-suite advertising executive and global leader at Netflix, has researched why the glass cliff remains a problem and offers advice for women facing them — as well as lessons for the broader corporate world. She's the author of the book "The Glass Cliff: Why Women in Power Are Undermined - and How to Fight Back."

In this episode of the 'SheWolfAlchemy' podcast, hosts Ress and Ashley delve into the concept of the 'glass cliff', a situation where women, often in corporate America, are promoted to leadership positions during times of crisis with little chance of success. Using personal anecdotes and broader societal examples, they discuss how this sets women up for failure, reflecting on their own experiences with difficult leadership roles and the pressures they entail. Additionally, they touch upon the lack of infrastructure and support in these positions, the challenges of navigating corporate culture as women, and the broader implications of being set up to fail. This candid conversation sheds light on the subtle ways gender discrimination manifests in the workforce and the personal and professional ramifications of these glass cliff scenarios.

If you're a Black woman working in corporate who has been disturbed by the recent trends to roll back DEI initiatives, you're not alone. Joining me today to help break down these patterns, as well as offer some tips for Black women navigating the Corporate Ladder, is leadership advisor and keynote speaker Dr. Yasmene Mumby. Dr. Mumby is the founder of The Ringgold, a firm that has helped some of the most impactful organizations in the world achieve their mission-critical organizational ambitions. During our conversation, she shares some things to consider before accepting a promotion at work, how to advocate for yourself when your work begins to outpace your pay level or title, and some strategies for navigating microaggressions in the workplace. About the Podcast The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible versions of ourselves. Resources & Announcements We're having our 1st Live Podcast Event on Friday, April 12, 2024 at the Variety Playhouse in Atlanta, GA. Tickets are now available and can be purchased at therapyforblackgirls.com/liveshow.  Visit our Amazon Store for all the books mentioned on the podcast. Grab your copy of Sisterhood Heals.   Where to Find Dr. Mumby Website Reclaim My Time Blueprint  Instagram   Stay Connected Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it at therapyforblackgirls.com/mailbox. If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/directory. Take the info from the podcast to the next level by joining us in the Therapy for Black Girls Sister Circle community.therapyforblackgirls.com Grab your copy of our guided affirmation and other TBG Merch at therapyforblackgirls.com/shop. The hashtag for the podcast is #TBGinSession.   Make sure to follow us on social media: Twitter: @therapy4bgirls Instagram: @therapyforblackgirls Facebook: @therapyforblackgirls   Our Production Team Executive Producers: Dennison Bradford & Maya Cole Howard Producers: Fredia Lucas & Ellice Ellis Production Intern: Zariah TaylorSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nigeria has been wrangling with the crypto-exchange Binance and recently stopped all transactions using local currency. The move comes after a tumultuous two weeks for the exchange in Nigeria where government officials blamed Binance for facilitating currency speculation and foreign exchange manipulation. The soaring exchange rates have worsened the cost of living for Nigerians. Also, in the programme, the presenter Will Bain finds out what the spike in violence might mean for foreign investment in Haiti and he hears from Sophie Williams, the author of a new book called The Glass Cliff.

You've heard of the glass ceiling, of course. You may have bumped your head on it - or even smashed through it. But have you heard of the glass cliff? This is the phenomenon where female leaders are much more likely to be given the opportunity to step into leadership roles within businesses that are already in a prolonged period of poor performance. And therefore, set up for organisational failure. Well, the wondrous Sophie Williams (author of Anti-Racist Ally and Millennial Black) is the global expert on this phenomenon and it's what her latest book - The Glass Cliff: Why Women in Power are Undermined and How To Fight Back - is all about. She's on the podcast this week being magnificent; making us a little angry and lot more informed. Brace yourselves and have a listen...   The Glass Cliff: Why Women in Power are Undermined and How To Fight Back out on March 7 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We wrap the first season of Scaling the Glass Cliff with Korn Ferry's Jane Stevenson. She shares her immense wisdom on scaling the cliff and succeeding at the highest levels. Learn more about Scaling the Glass Cliff.

A graduate of Stanford in the 1970s, Jan Jones served as car pitchwoman, the first woman mayor of Las Vegas, gubernatorial candidate, c-suite executive and public company board member (among other things).  Hear Jan's stories of success and challenge in one of the most exciting cities in the world – Las Vegas. Learn more about Scaling the Glass Cliff.

Emi Nietfeld has seen it all – the foster care system, Harvard, Google, Facebook, and beyond. Hear her incredible story of climbing over myriad challenges and what she's doing now. Visit Emi's website where you can find her book Acceptance. Learn more about Scaling the Glass Cliff.

Minda Harts was almost crushed by her experiences as a woman of color in corporate America.  She battled it out in silence for many years and then decided that her story needed to be told.  And tell it she has. Minda is a bestselling and award-winning author of three books on getting a Seat at the Table. In this episode, she tells us what we need to do to be better. Visit Minda's website where you can find her books. Learn more about Scaling the Glass Cliff.

At 36 years old, Ginny Buckingham was flying high as the first female CEO of Massport, including Logan Airport.  Then 9/11 happened; she was cast out and began a 20 year journey to personal redemption. Get Buckingham's book On My Watch. Learn more about Scaling the Glass Cliff.

Listeners and shady friends alike - grab a hoodie from someone you barely know and join us in the torrential downpour of knowledge and hot takes that only your aunt's favourite podcast can deliver! This week the kings of consistency delve into who invented Zim Dancehall, did we just watch the beginning of the end of the world with the fracas at Open AI this past week and we have a heavy - Trigger Warning laden conversation about the recent accusations laid against Diddy and a bunch of other elites this past week.We also play new music from Nutty O, Isha, and S1mbaSubscribe and listen to 2 Broke Twimbos everywhere podcasts are available, support us by making a donation and keep up with all things 2BT via this link:2BT LinkPlease rate and review, and support us on Patreon!

In this episode, we talk about the ins and outs of assessments, including the MBTI and how they are used in the workplace. Tune in to hear about the research, our thoughts, and the haiku!Articles for Nerds!How The Myers-Briggs Personality Test Began In A Mother's Living Room Labhttps://www.npr.org/2018/09/22/650019038/how-the-myers-briggs-personality-test-began-in-a-mothers-living-room-labPersona Documentary Trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWBXniurrA0'If They Have It, It's Undeniable': Lorne Michaels On Casting 'SNL'https://www.npr.org/2015/10/09/446867421/if-they-have-it-its-undeniable-lorne-michaels-on-casting-snlLeadership perceptions as a function of race–occupation fit: The case of Asian Americans. (Sy et al., 2010)https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2010-16991-001An interview Professor Thomas Syhttps://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=135513478How Women End Up on the “Glass Cliff”https://hbr.org/2011/01/how-women-end-up-on-the-glass-cliffDifferential Item Functioning by Sex and Race in the Hogan Personality Inventory. (Sheppard et al., 2006)https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2006-20568-008

In our first episode, host Kim Sinatra is joined by Alex Haslam and Michelle Ryan, the two academics who coined the term, “The Glass Cliff.”  We discuss its origin, application, and victims.  Additionally, Kim shares her story of career gain and loss, setting the stage for the conversations to come. Learn more about Scaling the Glass Cliff.

Major success in corporate America has historically been defined by – and available to – a select few. Despite decades of effort, women and other non-traditional candidates have had a tough time climbing to the top and an even more difficult time staying there. We explore their paths to success, the phenomenon of the Glass Cliff which endangers their tenure, and the psychological impact of sometimes losing it all. The show envisions what sustainable, diverse leadership in the workplace, and beyond, might look like. Learn more about Scaling the Glass Cliff.

FRIDAY WRAP: Union victories, SBF defeats, Uber driver victories, 2050 target defeats, weight-loss drug victories, and glass cliff CEO defeats

WOKE WEDNESDAY: Marc Andreessen hates ESG (and “ethics”), glass cliff update, anti-woke is now “parallel economy”, and 5 things we hate to defend

WOKE WEDNESDAY: Qantas' glass cliff CEO gets grilled, Verizon CEO Vestberg's “mood data”, sneaky GOP DOL ESG rules, and Tay made a man woke

FRIDAY WRAP: Murdoch is OUT, replaced by Murdoch! Biden's Climate Corps launches! Bjorn Gulden's sympathizes, apologizes for Kanye! Qantas pays glass cliff janitor CEO less! Male CEOs keep doing stuff!

WOKE WEDNESDAY: Qantas glass cliff siren, Elon headline roundup, and Aubrey Capital's ESG clickbait op-ed is idiotic? (question mark)

WOKE WEDNESDAY: Qantas glass cliff siren, Elon headline roundup, and Aubrey Capital's ESG clickbait op-ed is idiotic? (question mark)

FRIDAY WRAP: Roz Brewer jumps off the glass cliff, Nissan's battery re-use, Tariq Fancy blows HARD, ignoring "fluffy" ESG metrics, and West Virginia's con game

FRIDAY WRAP: Roz Brewer jumps off the glass cliff, Nissan's battery re-use, Tariq Fancy blows HARD, ignoring "fluffy" ESG metrics, and West Virginia's con game

Today, we have a remarkable guest, the one and only Kim Sinatra, who's renowned for her role as the former general counsel and executive vice president at Wynn Resorts in Las Vegas. But Kim's story goes far beyond her professional achievements. In one fell swoop, her life took an unexpected turn, leading her to a heart-wrenching breakup with her boss, shattering her long-standing career and ending of her marriage. Instead of succumbing to despair, she used the power of forgiveness as a superpower. She shares how she broke the shackles of her past, refusing to be defined by her circumstances, and how forgiving others and herself, she rewrote a new narrative. This week, Kim shares her inspiring journey and how she transformed from feeling like collateral damage to scaling the glass cliff. Kim Sinatra builds companies and culture, working for gifted entrepreneurs scaling big ideas and making things happen. She's been a C-Suite executive in industries leading gaming, entertainment, and hospitality companies. She's a trusted advisor to boards and CEOs navigating complicated legal, financial and expansion issues. More than a lawyer, Kim is a leader in business development, mergers, acquisitions, financing, and governance activities in both private and public companies. She is the founder of Sinatra + Co, the former executive vice president and general counsel for Wynn Resorts, and the former executive vice president and general counsel for Caesars Entertainment Inc.

How Twitter's new CEO Linda Yaccarino finds herself on the edge of “the glass cliff”: when a woman is sent in to fix a big mess.  Guest: Vittoria Elliot, reporter for Wired, covering platforms and power If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get benefits like zero ads on any Slate podcast, bonus episodes of shows like Slow Burn and Dear Prudence—and you'll be supporting the work we do here on What Next TBD. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to help support our work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How Twitter's new CEO Linda Yaccarino finds herself on the edge of “the glass cliff”: when a woman is sent in to fix a big mess.  Guest: Vittoria Elliot, reporter for Wired, covering platforms and power If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get benefits like zero ads on any Slate podcast, bonus episodes of shows like Slow Burn and Dear Prudence—and you'll be supporting the work we do here on What Next TBD. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to help support our work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How Twitter's new CEO Linda Yaccarino finds herself on the edge of “the glass cliff”: when a woman is sent in to fix a big mess.  Guest: Vittoria Elliot, reporter for Wired, covering platforms and power If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get benefits like zero ads on any Slate podcast, bonus episodes of shows like Slow Burn and Dear Prudence—and you'll be supporting the work we do here on What Next TBD. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to help support our work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices