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Breaking Barriers - Women Defining Leadership

The Aspen Institute via YouTube

Overview

Explore a thought-provoking discussion on women breaking barriers across various fields in this 1 hour 35 minute talk from The Aspen Institute. Delve into the experiences of remarkable leaders from diverse backgrounds as they share insights on gender equality, leadership, and breaking the glass ceiling. Examine topics such as the leadership gap, women in business, the support gap, and the future of work. Learn about the challenges and successes of women in leadership roles, including perspectives from Microsoft executive Peggy Johnson. Investigate the importance of diversity and inclusion in large companies, and consider how women's leadership styles are shaping various industries. Analyze the current state of women's participation in civic life, democracy, and global affairs. Gain valuable insights into what needs to change to achieve greater gender equality and how women's enthusiasm for participation is driving progress across multiple sectors.

Syllabus

Introduction
How I entered the working world
Leadership gap
The glass ceiling
Women in business
The support gap
The future of work
Peggy Johnson Microsoft
How do women lead in business
Data haters
External data
Diversity in the big companies
Building a culture of inclusion
How did you get into leadership
Do you see yourself as a leader
The numbers
What needs to change
Womens enthusiasm to participate
What power looks like
Women for Civic Life
Values Challenge
Democracy
Role Model
Gender A Variety Show
Traveling Around The World

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The Aspen Institute

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