Discussion

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.

Define and describe the glass ceiling. Summarize the reports and/or research results of the glass ceiling’s impact on women. Have you faced barriers similar to those described or observed others’ experiences with any of these barriers? Give an example to illustrate.