About this episode

The episode discusses the contrasting perceptions of women leaders in crisis management, referencing Louise K. Davidson-Schmich's book on the subject.

Why are some women leaders hailed as brilliant crisis managers while others draw widespread criticism? Louise K. Davidson-Schmich’s new book Gender, Leadership, and Crisis: Possibilities and Perils for Women Leaders (Oxford University Press, …

People in this episode

Guest: Louise K. Davidson-Schmich

Topics covered

• women leaders
• crisis management
• gender studies
• leadership
• criticism

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Oxford University Press

Books & works: Gender, Leadership, and Crisis: Possibilities and Perils for Women Leaders

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