Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum, read Chapter 15 in the course textbook, Leadership: Theory and Practice, along with the following articles: Gender and Leadership? Leadership and Gender? A Journey Through the Landscape of Theories, Examining the Relationship Between Leadership, Emotional Intelligence and Intuition in Senior Female Managers, The Role of Leadership Theory in Raising the Profile of Women in Management, and Twenty Years Later: Explaining the Persistence of the Glass Ceiling for Women Leaders.
As the course textbook indicates, the glass ceiling has become more of a leadership labyrinth. Debate some of the best practices, both organizationally and individually, that can help women leaders navigate this labyrinth and attain more leadership positions within organizations. Does the burden of making changes in the representation of female leadership fall upon businesses and organizations, or on the individuals? Why?
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