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Laura Zarrow, Executive Director of Wharton People Analytics and host of Women@Work on SiriusXM, joins the show to discuss Women's History Month and why this year's theme hits close to home. She also discusses women in the C-suite, corporate culture, and why burnout is a major concern for women in leadership positions. This interview originally aired as part of Wharton Business Daily's Women in Business special in honor of Women's History Month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Beverly Gooden is the author of Surviving: Why We Stay and How We Leave Abusive Relationships and sits down with host Laura Zarrow to discuss the complexities of domestic violence, her viral hashtag #WhyIStayed and the inspiring story of how she reclaimed and rebuilt her own life. Originally aired with Host Laura Zarrow on August 11, 2022, on SiriusXM's Business Radio, Channel 132. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Teresa Younger, the President and CEO of the Ms. Foundation for Women has spent over 20 years on the frontlines of some of the most critical battles for comprehensive equity, and the elimination of institutionalized oppression. She joins host Laura Zarrow to talk about the work of the Ms. Foundation over time, and its current efforts to support the bodily autonomy and economic security of women – especially those who are underrepresented in a post-Roe world. Originally aired with Host Laura Zarrow on August 4, 2022, on SiriusXM's Business Radio, Channel 132. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Lauren Leader is co-founder and CEO of All In Together, a nonpartisan organization committed to ensuring women have equal voice and power in American democracy. She is quoted as saying that guns have more rights than women now in this country and has dedicated her life and career to advancing women in business and politics. In this episode, she sits down with host Laura Zarrow to talk about she is working to advance women's equality in every place she can. Originally aired with Host Laura Zarrow on July 28, 2022, on SiriusXM's Business Radio, Channel 132. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Whether you are trying to develop your own team, or keep yourself moving forward, understanding the learning process is half the battle. Host Laura Zarrow sits down with Whitney Johnson, Founder and CEO of Disruption Advisors and author of Smart Growth: How to Grow Your People to Grow Your Company to talk about the emotional and practical components integral to learning new things at any age. Originally aired with Host Laura Zarrow on April 28, 2022 on SiriusXM's Business Radio, Channel 132. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Shame as activism? When is using shame an appropriate tool for persuasion, and when is it weaponized? Host Laura Zarrow sits down with Cathy O'Neil, data science expert, activist, and author of The Shame Machine: Who Profits in the New Age of Humiliation, to talk about the power of shame to manipulate others, in both positive and negative ways. Originally aired with Host Laura Zarrow on March 24, 2022 on SiriusXM's Business Radio, Channel 132. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Despite decades of effort, women – and especially working mothers – left the work force in droves. While this was catalyzed by the pandemic, the real problem is that women continue to work in an untenable social and economic system that was designed for men. Game changing activist and entrepreneur Reshma Saujani joins Laura to discuss why this is the case, and what can be done to change it going forward. Originally aired with Host Laura Zarrow on March 17, 2022 on SiriusXM's Business Radio, Channel 132. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Corporate America was not built by or for women- never mind women of color. As a result, talented women everywhere remain isolated and undervalued, systemically challenged to develop and retain the personal power essential to individual success. Which is why Deepa Purushothaman is spurring change – with her new book THE FIRST, THE FEW, THE ONLY: How Women of Color Can Redefine Power in Corporate America, and her online platform, nFormation. Listen in as she and Laura talk about mentorship, sponsorship, and what we need to build an inclusive sisterhood at work. Originally aired with Host Laura Zarrow on March 3, 2022 on SiriusXM's Business Radio, Channel 132. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
It's no secret that women, and specifically women of color, have been disproportionately impacted by the pandemic, but in order to mitigate the challenges, Ashley Putnam says we have to start by identifying the real barriers to economic opportunity. In her role as the director of the Economic Growth & Mobility Project (EGMP), a strategic initiative of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, she's working to uncover what communities really need- from their own perspective. She sits down with Host Laura Zarrow to discuss how communities and stakeholders can join together to bring necessary and effective change. Originally aired with Host Laura Zarrow on February X, 2022 on SiriusXM's Business Radio, Channel 132. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Marissa Afton, co-author of Compassionate Leadership: How to Do Hard Things in a Human Way, sits down with Host Laura Zarrow to discuss the differences between empathy and compassion, and the power of switching from “I understand” to “How can I help?” Originally aired with Host Laura Zarrow on February 17, 2022 on SiriusXM's Business Radio, Channel 132. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Jennifer Brown and Rohit Bhargava, co-authors of the book Beyond Diversity: 12 Non-Obvious Ways to Build a More Inclusive World, join Host Laura Zarrow to discuss the different ways in which bias is experienced, and their work to transform well-intention conversation into meaningful change. Originally aired with Host Laura Zarrow on February 10, 2022 on SiriusXM's Business Radio, Channel 132. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Take a deep dive into the power of trust – and how to earn it and keep it - with Harvard's Sandra Sucher, author of The Power of Trust: How Companies Build It. Lose It, Regain It and Host Laura Zarrow on this episode of Women@Work. Originally aired with Host Laura Zarrow on November 18, 2021 on SiriusXM's Business Radio, Channel 132. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dr. Ella Bell Smith is co-author of Our Separate Ways: Black and White Women and the Struggle for Professional Identity – a groundbreaking text when first released in 2001, and still strikingly relevant when revisited. Bell Smith has spent 30+ years researching the relationships between black and white women in the workforce and sits down with host Laura Zarrow to talk about what, if anything, has changed in these relationships and how cultural differences affect how women relate to one another in corporate America. To learn more about her, check out ellaknowwhoyourare.com. Originally aired with Host Laura Zarrow on October 28, 2021 on SiriusXM's Business Radio, Channel 132. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Sarah Stein Greenberg, Executive Director of Stanford University's world-renowned “d.school,” and author of Creative Acts for Curious People: How to Think, Create, and Lead in Unconventional Ways joins host Laura Zarrow to discuss how design intersects with process and allows for creative approaches to solving problems in any domain. Learn more about Sarah and the book at https://dschool.stanford.edu/book-collections/creative-acts-for-curious-people. Originally aired with Host Laura Zarrow on October 21, 2021 on SiriusXM's Business Radio, Channel 132. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In this episode of Women@Work, Paula Avila-Guillen, Executive Director of the Women's Equality Center, talks with host Laura Zarrow. Originally aired on October 21, 2021 on SiriusXM's Business Radio, Channel 132. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
If we really want to understand the state of women in the workforce, then having good data is essential. No one does this more effectively than the annual Women in the Workplace report from McKinsey and LeanIn.org. Now in its seventh year, it's the largest annual benchmark on women's progress in Corporate America. Host Laura Zarrow sits down with two of the report's authors, McKinsey's Jess Huang and LeanIn.org's co-founder, Rachel Thomas, to discuss the most recent report and its disturbing implications, especially for women of color. Learn more about the report at womenintheworkplace.com and leanin.org. Originally aired with Host Laura Zarrow on October 14, 2021 on SiriusXM's Business Radio, Channel 132. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Many of us understand very little about how influence works, often doubting our own capacity to influence others, and overestimating our ability to resist other people's attempts at influencing us. Vanessa Bohns, author of YOU HAVE MORE INFLUENCE THAN YOU THINK: How We Underestimate our Power of Persuasion and Why it Matters joins host Laura Zarrow to discuss the surprising and complex way influence works. Learn more about Vanessa at vanessabohns.com. Originally aired with Host Laura Zarrow on September 16, 2021 on SiriusXM's Business Radio, Channel 132. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In this episode of Women@Work, Professor Tiziana Casciaro discusses her book Power, for All: How It Really Works and Why It's Everyone's Business. Originally aired with Host Laura Zarrow on September 9, 2021 on SiriusXM's Business Radio, Channel 132. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
“I feel like I'm supposed to do it all, and yet I feel like I'm hardly ever doing anything well.” Sound familiar? Pediatrician and working mom Dr. Whitney Casares says she heard this sentiment repeated frequently by moms in her pediatric practice. She explores the pressures modern moms face in her book The Working Mom Blueprint and sits down with host Laura Zarrow to talk about how working moms feel like they must be 24/7 “on” in all areas of their lives to be successful. Learn more about her at https://www.modernmommydoc.com/ where she's working to help moms break the cycle of burnout in parenting. Originally aired with Host Laura Zarrow on August 19, 2021 on SiriusXM's Business Radio, Channel 132. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Andrea Jones-Rooy is a true polymath who defies expectations and constraints to perform at the highest levels in multiple domains. In this animated and candid discussion, Andrea talks with Laura about how they learned to bring balance to their life and infuse their scientific career with depth and dimension through their lifelong pursuit of the arts. Learn more about Andrea at http://www.jonesrooy.com. Originally aired with Host Laura Zarrow on July 1, 2021 on SiriusXM's Business Radio, Channel 132. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The numbers are jarring. Since March 2020, nearly 2.5 million women have left the U.S. workforce, compared with 1.8 million men. One of the women who left was Farida Mercedes. Before the pandemic, Farida was on a fast-track in a corporate job she loved. But then she made the tough decision to leave. We'll hear Farida's story. We'll also hear from Laura Zarrow, Executive Director of People Analytics at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, about some of the reasons women have been dropping out of the workforce, and how data and flexible work could bring them back.For extra reading, see this recent article from Citrix about the importance of bringing women back into the workforce, particularly into leadership roles: Female leadership and diversity fuel tomorrow's innovations. Learn more about Wharton People Analytics and Laura Zarrow.
When schools shut down because of the global pandemic, much of the weight of childcare and education fell on the already burdened shoulders of working moms. Trailblazing women forged the path for their now career-aged daughters and younger counterparts, but being a working mom has become harder than ever before. Joann Lublin, Wall Street Journal career columnist, longtime working mom, and the author of POWER MOMS: How Executive Mothers Navigate Work and Life, joins host Laura Zarrow to examine the emotional and professional challenges working moms face while juggling managerial careers and families. To learn more, check out https://www.joannlublin.com/. Originally aired with Host Laura Zarrow on June 3, 2021 on SiriusXM's Business Radio, Channel 132. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Sexual harassment is effectively an epidemic, experienced by as many as 8/10 women, but reported by only 20%. As much as workplace culture and zero-sum thinking contributes to the problem, its persistence has systemic roots in the forced arbitration agreements and NDAs that keep sexual harassment claims, and the victims themselves silenced and prone to revictimization. In this illuminating discussion, journalist Gretchen Carlson joins Laura to help us understand the danger in these mechanisms, and the steps we can all take to create a safer workplace for everyone. For more, check out www.gretchencarlson.com and www.liftourvoices.org. Originally aired with Host Laura Zarrow on May 20, 2021 on SiriusXM's Business Radio, Channel 132. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Combat veteran, DEI leader, and global citizen Trier Bryant joins Laura to talk about her path from outsider to agent of change. Listen in as they pull the curtain back on Trier's remarkable journey and shine a light on “Just Work,” the company she co-founded with Kim Scott that partners with organizations to teach them how to recognize and eliminate workplace injustice. For more, check out www.justworktogether.com. Originally aired with Host Laura Zarrow on May 27, 2021 on SiriusXM's Business Radio, Channel 132. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Creating a just workplace and workplaces where we can just work is more intertwined than most people realize. In this discussion, Laura and Kim Scott examine the dynamics that undermine collaboration at work. Starting with bullying, bias, and discrimination, they consider the ways that we each experience harm and cause it to others. With her characteristic wit and insight, Kim teaches us how to stand up for ourselves as well as for one another, and build cultures where we can all do our best work, together. For more, check out justworktogether.com and radicalcandor.com. Originally aired with Host Laura Zarrow on May 13, 2021 on SiriusXM's Business Radio, Channel 132. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Curiosity, a keen intelligence and unflagging determination have propelled Karen Richardson to the White House, the State Department, and the Grammy’s Task Force on Diversity and Inclusion. In this conversation with Laura, she not only serves as an amazing role model, she shines a light on the power of the role models in her life, the many dimensions of mentorship, and the professional and academic tool kit that enables her to build coalitions in the most challenging of circumstances. Want more? Visit https://linkedin.com/in/karenrichardsonbaker/. Originally aired with Host Laura Zarrow on April 29, 2021 on SiriusXM's Business Radio, Channel 132. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Author and game changer Eve Rodsky brings her sharp insight and refreshingly frank humor to bare on the absurd inequity in the domestic load still carried by women compared to their male partners. Building on the fundamental problem of how differently men’s and women’s time is valued by society (women’s time is like sand, men’s like diamonds), Eve shows us how her brilliant and easy to implement “Fair Play” system isn’t just about saving domestic partnerships and our own sense of personal worth—it’s a mechanism to teach the men who shape corporate culture what an equitable operating system looks like, and why it matters. Check out everodsky.com and fairplaylife.com for more on Eve, and to join her efforts to change the system to serve us all. Originally aired with Host Laura Zarrow on February 25, 2021 on SiriusXM's Business Radio, Channel 132. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In this episode of Women@Work, Noreena Hurtz and Laura discuss the undercurrent of loneliness plaguing our culture, and its impact on everything from our well-being to the national political landscape. They explore the relationship between loneliness and power, and the ways that it can be remedied in our personal lives and throughout our communities. Originally aired with Host Laura Zarrow on February 11, 2021 on SiriusXM's Business Radio, Channel 132. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The crisis of care that exploded during the pandemic has put a bright light on the double burden carried by working moms. But what about Dads? Eager to be involved, and much needed by their kids and their partners, fathers ironically face the same systemic biases that hurt women - the presumption that men’s lives belong to the organization, and women’s to the family. Fortunately, Josh Levs is working to change all that, and joins Laura to help us better understand the cultural and structural changes that are needed to help everyone thrive, together. Want more? Visit https://joshlevs.com/ Originally aired with Host Laura Zarrow on January 28, 2021 on SiriusXM's Business Radio, Channel 132. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In this episode of Women@Work, President of Emily’s List Stephanie Schriok and Laura talk about the political catapult that is Emily’s List, and the correlation between the skills needed for success as work and as a political candidate. Anchored in the belief that every woman should see herself as a potential leader, Emily shares her own story, and shines a light on the power of women elevating women to serve our collective communities in increasingly profound ways. Want more? Visit www.emilyslist.org, or read RUN TO WIN: Lessons in Leadership For Women Changing the World. Originally aired with Host Laura Zarrow on January 21, 2021 on SiriusXM's Business Radio, Channel 132. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In this episode of Women@Work, Claire Wasserman, author and Founder of Ladies Get Paid, joins Laura to talk about the connection between how we feel about ourselves and how that effects our bottom line. They explore the psychological and social factors that prevent women from knowing their own financial worth and uncover what we can all do to change that—especially as we negotiate for salary. Want more? Visit ladiesgetpaid.com. Originally aired with Host Laura Zarrow on January 14, 2021 on SiriusXM's Business Radio, Channel 132. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In this episode of Women@Work, diversity and inclusion expert Amber Cabral joins Laura to talk allyship- what it really is, and why it’s so important. She shares simple but impactful steps that all of us can use –regardless of our individual identities. Along the way, she brings her compassion and clarity to bare on the enduring challenge of learning how to not just listen- but to really hear each other. Want more? Visit ambercabral.com, browngirlsdoinc.org, and browngirlsdoballet.com. Originally aired with Host Laura Zarrow on December 10, 2020 on SiriusXM's Business Radio, Channel 132. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Corporate America is at a crossroads, with more women leaving the workplace than ever before. Which is why Laura and Lareina Yee, McKinsey's Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer unpack the 6th Annual Women in the Workplace Report . They discuss the unique challenges of this past year, the persistent challenges faced by underrepresented women entering the leadership pipeline, and the mechanisms organizations can deploy to turn the tide. Check out womenintheworkplace.com and @LareinaYee for more on Lareina and her efforts to advance diversity in the workplace. Originally aired with Host Laura Zarrow on December 3, 2020 on SiriusXM's Business Radio, Channel 132. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Our mothers’ stories are integral to our own, shaping how we understand our selves, and navigate our lives. In this intimate conversation, Laura and Natasha discuss her recently released documentary about her famous mother- Natalie Wood, What Remains Behind, and the legacy she left for all of us. With affection and insight, we see the Hollywood icon in a new light – as a progressive role model who championed the LGBTQ community, took on male studio heads to gain control over her work, and structured her life to enable a thriving home life in concert with a dynamic career. This episode is part of the Reframe: Voices of Change series, a partnership between the Reframe Project, The Sundance Institute, and the Wharton School, recorded at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival. Originally aired with Host Laura Zarrow on November 17, 2020 on SiriusXM's Business Radio, Channel 132. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Laura sits down with actress, director, and television producer Lea Thompson to talk about Lea’s experiences as a working artist — from her early days as a dancer to her work as an actress, director, and producer. In this warm and personal discussion, they explore how Lea learned to navigate sexism on her own set, the dangers of perfectionism, the joy of creating something from scratch, and celebrating the profound ways that motherhood makes us stronger, more effective versions of ourselves. This episode is part of the Reframe: Voices of Change series, a partnership between the Reframe Project, The Sundance Institute, and the Wharton School, recorded at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival. Originally aired with Host Laura Zarrow on November 26, 2020 on SiriusXM's Business Radio, Channel 132. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Saudi-American Director Haifaa Al-Monsour's films (The Perfect Candidate, Nappliy Ever After, Wadja, Mary Shelly) tell the stories of strong women defying cultural boundaries. In this candid conversation, those ideas become personal and universal as Haifaa talks with Laura about everything from how to confront bias on your team, to parenting while working, and cultivating creativity. They discuss the importance of conviction, humility, what motherhood teaches us about leadership, and the awesome power of women supporting other women. Want more? Visit @HaifaaMansour. Originally aired with Host Laura Zarrow on October 22, 2020 on SiriusXM's Business Radio, Channel 132. This episode is part of the Reframe: Voices of Change series, a partnership between the Reframe Project, The Sundance Institute, and the Wharton School, recorded at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Brenda Chapman (Brave, The Prince of Egypt, The Lion King) rose to become the first woman to direct an animated feature from a major studio by holding on to her core values and trusting in her own vision. The embodiment of the compassionate, creative leader, she takes on new challenges with courage, builds teams where people and art making thrive, and shows us all how integral our humanity is to doing great work. This episode is part of the Reframe: Voices of Change series, a partnership between the Reframe Project, The Sundance Institute, and the Wharton School, recorded at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival. Originally aired with Host Laura Zarrow on October 22, 2020 on SiriusXM's Business Radio, Channel 132. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In this interview from the Sundance Film Festival, Laura and Amy Adrion discuss systemic sexism in Hollywood and the challenges women directors face as a result. They explore Amy’s film, Half the Picture, along with her own personal experiences, revealing the surprising similarities between filmmaking and entrepreneurship. Whether it’s the cultural bias against seeing women as leaders and artists, the difficulty in getting funding, or lack of access to next-level opportunities, Amy helps us all see the unique challenges faced by the brave and talented women who are working to tell the stories that help us all make sense of the world in which we live. For more on Amy’s work visit http://amyadrion.com/.This episode is part of the Reframe: Voices of Change series, a partnership Between the Reframe Project, The Sundance Institute, and the Wharton School, recorded at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival. Originally aired with Host Laura Zarrow on October 15, 2020 on SiriusXM's Business Radio, Channel 132. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In the independent space outside of the studio system of Hollywood, the same DEI issues that permeate the gig economy are impacting not just the stories that get told, but the work lives of myriad women and underrepresented professionals. In this conversation with Kirsten Schaffer, Director of Women In Film (WIF), Laura explores the protections that are needed for workers throughout the industry, the powerful role WIF plays in creating innovative solutions to everything from “manels” to sexual harassment, and Kirsten’s insights on what it takes to become an anti-racist leader. This episode is of part of the Reframe: Voices of Change series, a partnership between the Reframe Project, The Sundance Institute, and the Wharton School, recorded at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival. Originally aired with Host Laura Zarrow on October 15, 2020 on SiriusXM's Business Radio, Channel 132. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Finally inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the most successful all-female rock band of all time talks with Laura about the dynamics behind their longevity and impact. In this interview with the whole band at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival, Laura unpacks the interpersonal elements so essential to their longevity and the business insights they have gleaned over the years. While discussing everything from money management and the importance of owning your own IP, to the essential power in saying “no”, these unapologetically ambitious and confident women show us all what successful teamwork looks like. This episode is of part of the Reframe: Voices of Change series, a partnership between the Reframe Project, The Sundance Institute, and the Wharton School, recorded at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival. Originally aired with Host Laura Zarrow on October 8, 2020 on SiriusXM's Business Radio, Channel 132. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Radha Blank joins Laura at the Sundance film festival to discuss her critically acclaimed film The 40-Year-Old Version. Dispelling the notion that “adulthood” is a fixed state that comes with the age of majority, they talk about our evolution into self-awareness, creative power and effective leadership, and shine a bright light on the relationship between building diverse and inclusive teams and successful, innovative ventures. This episode is of part of the Reframe: Voices of Change series, a partnership Between the Reframe Project, The Sundance Institute, and the Wharton School, recorded at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival. Originally aired with Host Laura Zarrow on October 8, 2020 on SiriusXM's Business Radio, Channel 132. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
MacArthur Fellowship recipient and Labor Activist Ai-jen Poo joins Laura to talk about the Silver Tsunami — the crisis of care facing the country, and the power of storytelling to humanize the lived experiences of the people who provide that care. They explore the role of systemic racism, the economic instability of the healthcare system for an aging populace, and the urgency of the Domestic Worker’s Bill of Rights to ensure that essential workers care for their own families while they care for all of us. For more information on Ai Jen’s work visit https://www.domesticworkers.org/This episode is part of the Reframe: Voices of Change series, a partnership between the Reframe Project, The Sundance Institute, and the Wharton School, recorded at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival. Originally aired with Host Laura Zarrow on October 1, 2020 on SiriusXM's Business Radio, Channel 132. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Women will shape the 2020 election – whether it’s the unprecedented number of women running in races across the country, or the singular importance of the women’s vote. In this episode of Women@Work, Laura speaks with Debbie Walsh, Director of the Center for American Women in Politics about who we are voting for and the key issues at stake. In the second half hour, Tina Tchen joins Laura to talk about the non-profit, non-partisan When We All Vote, and what we all need to know to make sure our votes are counted this year. Want more? Visit cawp.rutgers.edu and timesupnow.org. Originally aired with Host Laura Zarrow on September 17, 2020 on SiriusXM's Business Radio, Channel 132. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dr. Dawn is joined by Laura Zarrow, Host of SXM Women@Work to discuss how the pandemic disproportionally impacts women, especially mothers and women of color, and strategies to help. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dr. Laura Morgan Roberts, Professor of Practice at the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business and author of the HBR article, “Working At Home While Black” joins Laura to explore the myriad workplace challenges women of color experience every day. Listen in as they talk about code switching, the glass cliff, and the power of empathy and relationships to create a genuine sense of belonging at work. Want more? Visit www.linkedin.com/in/lauramorganroberts. Originally aired with Host Laura Zarrow on September 10, 2020 on SiriusXM's Business Radio, Channel 132. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
How do we raise our daughters to navigate a complex world that needs them, but doesn’t necessarily make a place for them? A powerful start is to consider what specific strengths they need, and then find or create ways to help them build those strengths. Laura’s guest, Marissa Porges, head of The Baldwin School and author of What Girls Need: How to Raise Bold, Courageous, and Resilient Women helps to guide us in that process. Learn more at www.marisaporges.com. Originally aired on Women@Work with Host Laura Zarrow on August 27, 2020 on SiriusXM's Business Radio, Channel 132. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Of the many surprising things that data tells us about the COVID-19 pandemic, one is surprisingly positive. Despite how devastated our economy is, generosity - especially charitable giving - is apparently adapting in surprisingly positive ways. Laura’s guest, Eileen Heisman, President and CEO of National Philanthropic Trust, tells us what we can do to maximize our own generous impulses, while sharing her own brand of insight, inspiration and wisdom. Learn more at www.nptrust.org. Originally aired with Host Laura Zarrow on July 30, 2020 on SiriusXM's Business Radio, Channel 132. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Capricia Penavic Marshall, former US chief of protocol in the Obama administration and author of Protocol: The Power of Diplomacy and How to Make it Work for You joins Laura on Women@Work to discuss the role of empathy and respect in serious strategy, and how we all can learn to bridge cultural divides in the pursuit of progress. Originally aired with Host Laura Zarrow on July 23, 2020 on SiriusXM's Business Radio Powered by The Wharton School, Channel 132. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Laura talks with sexual harassment expert Adrienne Lawrence and Joanne Bagshaw, professor of psychology and women’s studies, to understand how we can protect ourselves and others from systemic racism and sexism, and increase our own self-awareness in pursuit of genuine allyship. Originally aired with Host Laura Zarrow on July 9, 2020 on SiriusXM's Business Radio Powered by The Wharton School, Channel 132. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
How do we create the conditions for people and organizations to thrive? Frances Frei, Harvard Business School professor and co-author of Unleashed: The Unapologetic Leader’s Guide to Empowering Everyone Around You, talks with Laura about how we can harness the power of empathy and trust to make work a place where we move past inclusion to authentic belonging and “release the energy of possibility in others” in the process. Originally aired with Host Laura Zarrow on July 2, 2020 on Women@Work on SiriusXM's Business Radio Powered by The Wharton School, Channel 132. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.