"Glass Ceilings"
Preparation materials:
10 immediate actions you can take to shatter the glass ceiling
Barriers for Women to Positions of Power
Oct 1, 2015 on NPR: Despite Improving Job Market, Blacks Still Face Tougher Prospects
Highlights from the discussion:
- There are physical barriers to achievement like geography and degree requirements, there are external barriers from gatekeepers and systems and there are internal barriers like self-doubt
- Breaking barriers may not be a goal for many people
- Support, mentorship, education and open door policies from leaders make a difference
- Passion and persistence are essential especially to break our internal glass ceilings
- Language can change attitudes and should be inclusive
