The Glass Cliff and the Missing 33%

<p>Ever been promoted into a leadership role during a crisis with little support, sky-high expectations, and the odds stacked against you? That’s the glass cliff, a phenomenon where women (and minority leaders) are more likely to be handed risky roles when failure feels inevitable.</p><p><br /></p><p>In this fiery episode, I unpack why this happens, what the research shows, and most importantly, how women can protect themselves by building the missing 33%: the business, financial, and strategic acumen that too often gets overlooked in leadership development.</p><p><br /></p><p>You’ll learn:</p><p>- Why some companies put women in crisis roles and how it sets them up for failure</p><p>- The three dimensions of leadership success, and where women are most underestimated</p><p>- Four practical, everyday habits to strengthen your business and strategic skills</p><p>- How to communicate with impact so your leadership is seen and valued</p><p><br /></p><p>If you’re ambitious, capable and ready to step into leadership with confidence – not crisis – this episode will give you the tools to thrive.</p><p><br /></p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><a href="https://time.com/4167912/career-advice-women/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">There Are 3 Keys to Career Success—But Women Are Only Taught 2 of Them</a></p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/missing-33-has-anything-changed-susan-colantuono/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">The Missing 33%: Has Anything Changed?</a></p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/g/glass-cliff.asp" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Glass Cliff: Definition, Research, Examples, Vs. Glass Ceiling</a></p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://hbr.org/2011/01/how-women-end-up-on-the-glass-cliff" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">How Women End Up on the “Glass Cliff”</a></p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://academy.leadwellco.com.au/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Join LeadWell Academy</a></p><p>A self-paced leadership development experience for people who want to lead with confidence, clarity, and courage.</p><p>Join the Conversation:</p><p>Subscribe to the LeadWell fortnightly newsletter for leadership insights, tools, and inspiration delivered directly to your inbox. <a href="https://www.leadwellco.com.au/emailnewslettersignup" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Subscribe here.</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Connect with Me:</p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/LeadWellwithJacqui" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@LeadWellwithJacqui</a></p><p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacqui-butler-coach/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Jacqui Butler</a></p><p>Website: <a href="https://academy.leadwellco.com.au/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">www.academy.leadwellco.com.au</a></p><p><br /></p><p>If you found this episode helpful, don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave a review to help others discover LeadWell with Jacqui!</p><p><br /></p>