Knowledge is Power Hour

Jessica Neubauer
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Knowledge is Power Hour: Women in Leadership explores how research and real-world experiences highlight both the progress and ongoing challenges women face in the workplace.

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  1. Sep 20

    Building on Their Legacy: Gloria Steinem, Robin Morgan, Dolly Parton

    The conversation reflects on the loss of feminist pillars and the impact of patriarchy on society. It also explores the role of religion in perpetuating patriarchy and the importance of intersectional solidarity in feminism. The conversation delves into the role of feminist icons, the need for behind-the-scenes work in feminism, challenges in achieving equality, the push for a new modern feminism, subverting the status quo, corporate responsibility in feminism, intersectional and intersituational layers of society, and decentralizing the narrative. Takeaways Passing the batonChallenging patriarchal narratives Feminism is about being equal across the boardDecentralizing the narrative and embracing different perspectives Chapters 00:00 Reflecting on the Loss of Feminist Pillars10:56 The Impact of Patriarchy on Society19:57 The Role of Religion in Perpetuating Patriarchy30:01 Intersectional Solidarity in Feminism31:43 The Role of Feminist Icons32:25 The Need for Behind-the-Scenes Work33:16 Challenges in Achieving Equality36:00 The Push for a New Modern Feminism37:22 Subverting the Status Quo39:40 Intersectional and Intersituational Layers of Society43:20 Corporate Responsibility in Feminism47:25 Decentralizing the Narrative

  2. Aug 25

    Likability vs. Competence Trade-off

    The conversation begins with personal updates and transitions into a discussion about the impact of world events on the workplace. This leads to an exploration of the likability vs. competence trade-off in the workplace, highlighting the impact of language on perception and the challenges faced by women in leadership roles. The conversation delves into the impact of gender, race, and stereotypes on perceptions of competence and likability. It explores the need to dismantle binary perceptions, the impact on men in leadership, and the importance of objectivity. The discussion also covers the influence of diversity and inclusion in golf culture, progress and mechanisms in place, assessments and gender bias, balancing competence and likability, disrupting perceptions and conversations, and questioning perceived deficits. Takeaways Likability vs. Competence Trade-offImpact of Language on Perception Perceptions of competence and likability are influenced by gender and stereotypes.Leadership and success should not be defined by a singular set of characteristics. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates01:00 The Impact of World Events on the Workplace02:54 Likability vs. Competence Trade-off in the Workplace27:22 Gender, Race, and Stereotypes28:02 Dismantling Binary Perceptions28:50 Impacts on Men in Leadership29:19 Importance of Objectivity30:00 Diversity and Inclusion in Golf Culture31:17 Progress and Mechanisms in Place32:18 Assessments and Gender Bias33:37 Leadership Skills and Gender Bias36:26 Balancing Competence and Likability40:16 Disrupting Perceptions and Conversations45:26 Questioning Perceived Deficits

  3. Aug 9

    Pet-To-Threat Theory in the Workplace

    The conversation covers a range of topics, including, the influence of women in leadership, and the pet-to-threat theory in the workplace. The discussion delves into the challenges faced by women in leadership roles and the impact of the pet-to-threat theory on professional relationships. The conversation delves into the challenges faced by women in the workplace, particularly the shift from being welcomed and praised to facing excessive scrutiny and hostility. It also explores the structural problems that contribute to this pattern and the individual and organizational responses to combat it. Takeaways The influence of women in leadership and workplace dynamics Structural problems in the workplace contribute to the shift from being welcomed and praised to facing excessive scrutiny and hostility.Individual and organizational responses are crucial in combating the challenges faced by women in the workplace. Chapters 03:35 The Influence of Women in Leadership30:35 The Shift in Workplace Dynamics31:46 The Pattern of Workplace Treatment33:13 Intersectionality and Backlash in the Workplace34:17 Career Advancement and Access35:38 Building Networks and Boundaries45:58 Documenting and Advocating for Advancement49:26 Structural Changes and Individual Responsibility55:18 Sponsorship and Intervention

  4. Aug 9

    Developing Women in the Workplace

    The conversation focuses on the development of women in the workplace, addressing systemic barriers, gender bias, and tokenism. It explores the need for innovative training, personal agency, and strategic resistance to overcome these challenges. The discussion also highlights the importance of equipping women with vital skills, financial literacy, strategic thinking, and organizational decision-making. The conversation explores the need for more culturally responsive and differentiated leadership development programs, particularly for women. It delves into the importance of boundary setting, self-advocacy, and sponsorship in leadership development, highlighting the challenges and opportunities for women in various workplace settings. Takeaways Innovative training is essential for developing women's leadership skills.Women navigate male-dominated cultures by adopting proactive leadership behaviors and building strategic relationships.Organizations need to invest in developing women's skills, including financial literacy, strategic thinking, and organizational decision-making. Culturally responsive leadership developmentBoundary setting and self-advocacyThe importance of sponsorship in leadership development Chapters 00:00 The Need for Women's Development02:56 Overcoming Systemic Barriers06:00 Innovative Training and Skill Development08:59 Equipping Women with Vital Skills27:00 Getting Buy-In from Organizations31:14 Culturally Responsive Leadership Development36:20 Boundary Setting and Self-Advocacy52:34 The Importance of Sponsorship in Leadership Development

  5. May 12

    Mother's Day Episode and the Ethics of Care

    In this conversation, the hosts reflect on Mother's Day, challenging conversations, privilege, and the ethics of care in leadership. They discuss the impact of motherhood on women's leadership and the value of caregiving in developing distinct leadership skills. The conversation explores the intersection of motherhood and leadership, highlighting the challenges and positive attributes associated with being a mother in the workforce. It delves into the concept of feminist mothering and the transformative power of resilience, as well as the ethics of care and its impact on leadership. The discussion emphasizes the importance of kindness, recognition, and the demand for acknowledgment of the skill set associated with feminist mothering. Takeaways Mother's Day can evoke mixed emotions and reflections on the role of mothers in society.Challenging conversations and privilege can lead to insights about societal dynamics and individual perspectives.The ethics of care in leadership emphasizes the value of caregiving in developing distinct and valuable leadership skills. Feminist mothering challenges workplace expectations and translates into valuable leadership attributes.The ethics of care in the workplace demands recognition and acknowledgment of its value. Chapters 00:00 Mother's Day Reflections24:58 The Ethics of Care in Leadership33:05 Ethics of Care and Leadership53:05 Kindness and Recognition

  6. May 7

    Qualitative Truths: Stories Women Leaders Tell

    The conversation delves into the challenges of working women, the impact of social media influence, and critical perspectives on gender and leadership. It explores the return to office and gender dynamics, the season of overcommitment, and the importance of separating self from the system. Additionally, it emphasizes the significance of listening and learning from diverse experiences. The conversation delves into the importance of understanding different realities and the need for authenticity and passion in career choices. It also explores the role of qualitative research and storytelling, the concept of career suicide, workplace authenticity, and the system-servant-self model in the workplace. Takeaways Social media influenceChallenges of working womenCritical perspectives on gender and leadership Understanding different realitiesAuthenticity and passion in career choices Chapters 00:00 Influence and Perception in the Digital Age09:00 Separating Self from System14:39 Authenticity and Passion in Career Choices28:10 System, Servant, Self Model

  7. Apr 26

    Women in Leadership: Glass Cliff

    The conversation delves into the concept of the glass cliff phenomenon, highlighting the impact of gender stereotypes in leadership, the challenges faced by women in leadership roles, the role of empathy and emotion in leadership, and the influence of patriarchy in organizational leadership. It explores the nuanced dynamics of women in leadership positions and the systemic barriers they encounter, shedding light on the complexities of gender dynamics in the workplace. The conversation delves into the importance of trust and true dialogue, the challenges in leadership conversations, the glass cliff effect, the impact of gender discrimination, and the intersectionality of leadership. It highlights the need for meaningful conversations and the recognition of systemic barriers in leadership roles. Takeaways Glass cliff phenomenonImpact of gender stereotypes in leadershipChallenges faced by women in leadership rolesThe role of empathy and emotion in leadershipThe influence of patriarchy in organizational leadership Trust and true dialogue require the confidence to be uncomfortableThe lost art of actively listening and engaging in meaningful conversations Chapters 00:00 The Glass Cliff Phenomenon06:09 Challenges Faced by Women in Leadership Roles11:58 The Influence of Patriarchy in Organizational Leadership29:19 The Meaning of Trust and Dialogue36:40 The Glass Cliff Effect54:27 Intersectionality and Leadership

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Knowledge is Power Hour: Women in Leadership explores how research and real-world experiences highlight both the progress and ongoing challenges women face in the workplace.

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  • Creator
    Jessica Neubauer
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Jessica Neubauer
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    Knowledge is Power Hour