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“The bottom line is, the more we have a cadre of women moving up the scale, and it doesn't seem threatening, and people realize that women actually work much harder than men, and realize that they need more women in these jobs, I think that goes away.” quote by Madeleine Albright
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“The bottom line is, the more we have a cadre of women moving up the scale, and it doesn't seem threatening, and people realize that women actually work much harder than men, and realize that they need more women in these jobs, I think that goes away.”

Madeleine Albright

About This Quote

Source Speech: Women in Leadership Conference, 2008

Increasing women in senior roles reduces perceived threat and reveals their strong work ethic, encouraging more inclusion.

In simple terms: Women in leadership prove they work harder.

Key Takeaway

Support gender diversity in leadership.

Themes

equality leadership perception

Mood

optimistic determined

Type

policy inspirational

When to use this quote

  • hiring practices
  • mentorship programs
  • policy advocacy
  • team building

Key Concepts

bias work ethic organizational culture

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can organizations measure the impact of gender diversity?
  • What barriers still exist for women advancing?
A Different Perspective

Resistance may arise from entrenched biases.

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