Gender & Leadership: Insights from 50 Years of Research with Dr. Samantha Paustian-Underdahl - #21

Описание: Welcome to the Psychology of Business podcast! In this episode, Dr. Brandon Griffin interviews Dr. Samantha Paustian-Underdahl, a professor at Florida State University and co-founder of Joyntly, a human capital science and technology startup. Together, they explore groundbreaking research on gender dynamics in leadership, implicit biases, and the challenges women face in the workplace.

Sam shares insights from her recent meta-analytic review of 50 years of leadership studies, which reveal significant findings about gender and leadership behaviors. She also discusses her entrepreneurial journey, the importance of personalized leadership development, and how behavioral science can drive long-lasting improvements in workplace dynamics.

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0:01 - Introduction and guest introduction
1:15 - Dr. Anderdahl’s academic and entrepreneurial roles
3:06 - Gender issues in leadership: Glass ceiling vs. leadership labyrinth
6:03 - Implicit biases and their impact on workplace dynamics
11:52 - Blind auditions and reducing bias in hiring practices
15:00 - The motherhood penalty vs. fatherhood premium
18:18 - Overview of Sam’s recent meta-analytic study
22:10 - Key findings: Gender differences in leadership behaviors
27:01 - Practical applications for organizations and leaders
32:14 - Joyntly: A personalized approach to leadership development
42:17 - Future directions in gender and leadership research
45:44 - Career advice: Pursue your passion to achieve sustained success