Why certain leaders are set up for failure from the start
In short: Equality activist Sophie Williams explains the 'glass cliff,' a phenomenon where leadership roles are assigned to underrepresented groups under conditions that make success unlikely.
The glass cliff describes a workplace phenomenon where individuals, particularly those from underrepresented groups, are appointed to leadership positions when the risk of failure is already high. Despite a public appearance of progress and inclusion, these leaders often find their chances of success limited before they even begin their tenure.
Williams explores the research-backed biases and behaviors that create these rigged tests, examining how these structures affect diverse candidates and what changes are necessary to create a more equitable path to leadership for everyone.
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