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Give your feedback on experience and example below. List what you found to be compelling and enlightening.

The glass ceiling refers to the artificial barrier preventing women and minorities from obtaining a leadership position in the corporate world. Throughout history, the metaphor has symbolized the obstacle that has to interfere with the careers of women. It prevents them from moving up the corporate ladder to a leadership position. The glass ceiling has three categories: biological explanations, socialization explanations, and structural/cultural explanations (Weyer, 2007). Women have been overlooked b organization for leadership positions because of the beliefs on biological differences, gender differences, and social roles. The Leadership Ladybrith discuss three components contributing to the underrepresentation of women in the corporate world. These factors are human capital, gender difference, and prejudice (Northouse,2018). The assumptions about women are prevalent in the business world and continue to hinder this era's successful women.

The articles suggested all display the same message that there is a lack of women in corporate ranks due to the glass-ceiling. Many organizations believe that women are incapable of managing and leadership positions, but they fail to maximize their potential by depriving their female employees. Women utilize different leadership styles, approaches, and methods than men to benefit a business in various ways. According to Appelbaum et al. (2003)," The difference in men's versus women's leadership style is seen as particularly important in light of the trends toward flatter organizations, team-based management and increased globalization" (p. 43). The glass-ceiling is hindering organizations from significant changes and opportunities that would enhance the performance of the organization.

 I have experienced some of these barriers in the workplace as a woman working in corporate America. My former employment place had many women in a management position in my organization, but none in a leadership position. The women hired to work for the organization typically had more education or work experience than their male co-workers in their department. They had the highest rankings and received many of the top rewards for the company. The glass-ceiling ultimately led to a lower female representation and a higher turnover rate for women.