Women in Leadership: Understanding the Aspiration Gap

Professor Ekaterina Netchaeva explores why women pursue leadership roles less than men and highlights strategies to boost inclusion, mentorship, and diversity.

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Prof. Ekaterina Netchaeva
Assistant Professor - Management and Human Resources
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Key findings
  • Meta-analysis shows men consistently have higher leadership aspirations than women.
  • Self-stereotyping and social expectations lower women’s pursuit of leadership roles.
  • Early career experiences and work-family responsibilities impact ambitions.
  • Interventions include diversity recruitment, training, and mentorship to foster inclusion.

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Meet the Author
Prof. Ekaterina Netchaeva
Assistant Professor - Management and Human Resources

Ekaterina Netchaeva’s research focuses on gender bias in the workplace, women’s everyday experiences at work, work-family interface and team dynamics.

She was published in leading academic journals, such as Organization Science, Psychological Science, and Organizational Behavior and Human Decision...

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