In this special episode, Lex is joined by Tara Flickinger, partner at ON Partners, to discuss the critical topic of gender equity in the executive suite — drawing insights from ON Partners' 2025 Women's Report. Throughout the conversation, they explore the persistent compensation gap between men and women, the importance of salary negotiation, and the need for structured hiring practices to ensure equity across all levels. The conversation also highlights the impact of workplace flexibility, common traits of successful women in leadership, and the societal biases that affect work-life balance.

Ultimately, Tara emphasizes the importance of women advocating for themselves to accelerate progress towards economic parity — but paints a hopeful picture for what's ahead. 



Chapters:

00:00 - Unlocking gender equity in leadership: A deep dive
03:50 - Unpacking the complexities of the gender pay gap
08:50 - What female executives value in a compensation package
12:50 - Driving change: Practical steps to improve gender equality in your company
19:57 - Identifying top talent: Key leadership traits of successful women
24:38 - Building an inclusive workplace: Strategies to eliminate hiring bias
30:20 - Accelerating equality: What's the outlook for women in leadership?









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