Utah Women & Leadership Podcast

Dr. Susan R. Madsen
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Utah Women & Leadership Podcast

The mission of the Utah Women & Leadership Project is to strengthen the impact of Utah girls and women. We serve Utah and its residents by 1) producing relevant, trustworthy, and applicable research; 2) creating and gathering valuable resources; and 3) convening trainings and events that inform, inspire, and ignite growth and change for all Utahns. We are moving mountains for Utah women! Hosted by Utah State University.

  1. The Status of Women Leaders in Government – Utah Counties: A 2024 Update

    OCT 1

    The Status of Women Leaders in Government – Utah Counties: A 2024 Update

    Organizations increasingly thrive when both men and women hold leadership roles and work together. This is true not only in Utah’s businesses, but also its government organizations, such as state legislatures, city councils, and state and local bureaucracies. American democracy is based on the concept of representation. Governments mirror this idea by encouraging agencies to employ a workforce that shares the demographic characteristics of the community it serves. In fact, the presence of a d...

    33 min
  2. 100 Companies Championing Women in 2024: Best Practices for Utah Companies

    SEP 17

    100 Companies Championing Women in 2024: Best Practices for Utah Companies

    Research on the importance of implementing flexible and family-friendly policies, programs, and practices in workplaces has been well documented. In fact, there is a clear, direct link between companies that implement these types of strategies and the retention and advancement of women. Fortunately, many Utah companies are taking the lead in offering initiatives and benefits that are making a positive difference in their employees’ lives. Highlighting the best practices of these leading organ...

    34 min
  3. Unpaid Care Work Among Utah Women: A 2024 Update

    SEP 3

    Unpaid Care Work Among Utah Women: A 2024 Update

    Unpaid work, including childcare, eldercare, housework, and other tasks, is vitally important to the foundations of strong families, communities, and nations. According to Oxfam, the monetary value of women’s unpaid work is estimated to be $10.8 trillion each year, and women worldwide spend a significantly larger portion of time than men performing this critical work. This happens for many reasons, including personal values and choices, cultural and social norms, unconscious biases, and speci...

    37 min
  4. Bodies at Church: Latter-day Saint Doctrine, Teaching, and Culture as Related to Body Image

    AUG 14

    Bodies at Church: Latter-day Saint Doctrine, Teaching, and Culture as Related to Body Image

    Most people have a complicated relationship with their body, with many of us wishing we looked different. Fad diets, intermittent fasting, excessive exercise, weight loss injections, and liposuction abound as we search for perfection. The Utah Women & Leadership Project (UWLP) recently published a research and policy brief summarizing the findings from a complex study of body image in Utah, which is the topic of this episode. Dr. Susan Madsen, Founding Director of the UWLP, is joined by t...

    39 min
  5. Sexual Harassment in Utah: A 2024 Update

    AUG 1

    Sexual Harassment in Utah: A 2024 Update

    Sexual harassment has been illegal in the US for decades, and although there has been increased attention to the problem since 1970, the problem continues. All too often it exists in organizations as an issue many do not want to think or talk about. However, it is critical that Utahns work to understand and reduce instances of sexual harassment for the benefit of individuals, institutions, and the entire state. The Utah Women & Leadership Project (UWLP) recently published a research snaps...

    28 min
  6. The Status of Women Leaders in Government – State of Utah: A 2024 Update

    JUL 10

    The Status of Women Leaders in Government – State of Utah: A 2024 Update

    Organizations thrive more abundantly when both men and women hold leadership roles and work together. Gender inclusivity in leadership benefits not only Utah’s businesses but also its government organizations, such as state legislatures, city councils, and state and local bureaucracies. The Utah Women & Leadership Project (UWLP) recently published a research brief about women leaders in Utah government, which is the focus of this episode. Dr. Susan Madsen, Founding Director of the UW...

    31 min
  7. A Bolder Way Forward Conversations: Higher Education Attainment

    JUL 3

    A Bolder Way Forward Conversations: Higher Education Attainment

    A Bolder Way Forward is a statewide movement that is bringing together businesses, organizations, and individuals who are either already doing related work around women and girls or are ready to get engaged and lean into the work. If we are serious about ensuring that Utah women, girls, and their families better thrive, we need to create positive change much faster. A Bolder Way Forward leaders are working together to accomplish bold goals in 18 critical areas that require societal change, an...

    15 min
  8. A Bolder Way Forward Conversations: Sexual Harassment & Gender-Based Discrimination

    JUN 27

    A Bolder Way Forward Conversations: Sexual Harassment & Gender-Based Discrimination

    A Bolder Way Forward is a statewide movement that is bringing together businesses, organizations, and individuals who are either already doing related work around women and girls or are ready to get engaged and lean into the work. If we are serious about ensuring that Utah women, girls, and their families better thrive, we need to create positive change much faster. A Bolder Way Forward leaders are working together to accomplish bold goals in 18 critical areas that require societal change, an...

    13 min
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About

The mission of the Utah Women & Leadership Project is to strengthen the impact of Utah girls and women. We serve Utah and its residents by 1) producing relevant, trustworthy, and applicable research; 2) creating and gathering valuable resources; and 3) convening trainings and events that inform, inspire, and ignite growth and change for all Utahns. We are moving mountains for Utah women! Hosted by Utah State University.

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  • Creator
    Dr. Susan R. Madsen
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    129
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Utah Women & Leadership Podcast
  • Show Website
    Utah Women & Leadership Podcast

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