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In the "geeky article moment" for the week, Kurt highlights a recent article from CNN.com. A company in Chicago recently started timing how long employees were spending in the bathroom. More than six minutes got you in trouble. Kurt and Steve discuss why this is a bad move from a leadership and influence angle (like they really needed to point that out to you).

On this episode, Kurt and Steve interview Maureen Simon, an expert in the differnces between the male and female brains. From the time of birth, it's typically programmed in us that we are a man or a woman. This doesn't mean that they don't cross over somewhat. But typically men and women have different attributes and different expectations in the career path. This interview with Maureen is part one. Check it out for some great insights into the female brain and be sure to stay tuned for episode 52 for the rest of the interview!