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Women and minorities often face what is called a glass ceiling. Why would some individuals hinder or block the advancement of people up the management ladder? Have you ever encountered or observed the glass ceiling?

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This solution looks at reasons for the glass ceiling and why others would hinder or block someone's advancement up that proverbial ladder to success.

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Imagine a glass bottom boat, you can see all the beautiful fish beneath you but there is no way for you to touch them or really submerse yourself in their beauty. This is how the glass ceiling works for minorities and women and why it is called a glass ceiling. The barrier is invisible but real, you can see what would be the next level you could advance to but it can't be reached because of prejudices be it gender, race, age or a host of other reasons for prejudice.

Let's look at the case of women and the glass ceiling and why individuals might block or hinder their climb up the proverbial ladder. Part of the problem would be in leadership styles and a male CEO might share the view that a leader is both tough and savvy. Typically women are viewed and nurturing and caring which for some is a synonym for weak and soft. If you ...

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