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Linda L. Carli, Ph.D
Dr. Carli is a social psychologist and professor at Wellesley College. Her research focuses on gender discrimination and the challenges women professionals face in moving up the corporate ladder. With Alice Eagly, she has transformed these studies into Through the Labyrinth: The Truth About How Women Become Leaders, an award-winning book on the challenges that have resulted from breaking the glass ceiling and how female professionals can successfully navigate this new maze of hurdles. She has also authored a number of articles on the effects of gender on women’s leadership, communication, influence and problem solving in the workplace.
Dr. Carli earned her Ph.D. in social psychology from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Before joining the faculty at Wellesley, she held teaching and research positions at the College of the Holy Cross and Mount Holyoke College. In addition to her teaching work she serves on the executive board of the Society for the Women of Psychology. |
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About the Book:
The glass ceiling has shattered. Although men continue to have greater access to the most powerful positions, there are more female leaders than ever before. A new metaphor is needed to replace the glass ceiling. Women do not encounter a single absolute barrier at the top of an organization. Instead, they should navigate a path through the labyrinth that currently exists. What are the obstacles in the labyrinth and how can women overcome them? How do organizations benefit from having women at the top and how can organizations increase their numbers of women leaders? And what does the future hold for women’s leadership opportunities? |
