What a Woman in the White House Could Mean for Us

Political scientist Farida Jalalzai and organizational psychologist Laura Morgan Roberts unpack the symbolic and practical effects of having a woman in a top leadership position. They explore how Kamala Harris’s potential presidency could challenge and shift our notions of leadership and change the way that women understand what’s possible for themselves. They also dive into the realities Harris might face if elected—like juggling high expectations and navigating the complexities of representation.

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What a Woman in the White House Could Mean for Us is an episode from Women at Work by Harvard Business Review.

This episode is 39:51 long.

This episode was published on Oct 21, 2024.

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