Glass Cliff: Women Leader Barrier

Why are women leaders more likely to accept high risk leadership positions?

Most folks in professional leadership have heard of the glass ceiling, when unforeseen or invisible barriers prevent women from achieving leadership positions. In contrast, there is the glass escalator, when invisible forces that expedite men into positions of leadership. The glass cliff is the next progression of this leadership position that combines the two concepts and includes the intersectionality of women in a larger context as they pursue leadership positions with great risk.  In this article you will gain new terminology and tools to recognize the glass cliff and how to better support women leaders.

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