Despite the notable gains women have made in corporate leadership, the path to full equity is still far from complete. In 2004, just eight women were CEOs of Fortune 500 companies. While that number has grown to 52 today—a significant improvement—women make up only 10.4% of Fortune 500 CEOs.

The disparity can be attributed to many deeply embedded societal factors, from the entrenched “boys’ club” culture in many companies to the heightened expectations for women to prioritize motherhood over their careers. Even when women achieve leadership positions, they are frequently labeled as “bossy.” To reach equity, we need continued systemic change in workplace culture and leadership pathways.

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