Women Left Quote by Ellen Pao
““When talliea are taken, companies wind up wondering why 99 percent of their senior employees ae white men. Then they blame us -- accusing women, for example, of having "opted out" to take care of their children. But in many cases I knew about, women left because they were sick of all the boorish ice-cream licking, real and metaphorical, not because they were seized by a sudden overpowering desire to take their babies to Gymboree class.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: 2020 Tech Industry Panel, Ellen Pao, 2020
Women often leave jobs due to hostile cultures, not just personal choices, highlighting systemic issues.
In simple terms: Workplace culture drives turnover.
Key Takeaway
Address cultural problems, not blame individuals.
Themes
gender equity
workplace culture
systemic bias
Mood
thoughtful
urgent
Type
advocacy
analytical
When to use this quote
- corporate policy
- HR practices
- team dynamics
Key Concepts
retention
inclusive leadership
Questions to Reflect On
- What concrete steps can improve inclusion?
- How can leaders hold themselves accountable?
A Different Perspective
Changing culture is slow and may face resistance.
