The Edge of Work

Fixing The “Broken Rung” To Build Inclusive Workforces and Unlock Possibility with Kweilin Ellingrud (McKinsey & Company)


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Kweilin Ellingrud is a Director of the McKinsey Global Institute (MGI) and leads Diversity and Inclusion for McKinsey globally. She is also a senior partner at McKinsey and co-author of The Broken Rung: When the Career Ladder Breaks for Women--and How They Can Succeed in Spite of It, a  book on the challenges women face in career advancement.

In this episode, Kweilin joins the podcast to discuss the concept of the "broken rung" or the first step up to manager that many women are disproportionately denied, and how this early gap significantly impacts long-term career progression. Together, they explore the importance of experience capital, the impact of bold career decisions, and the role of leaders and HR in fostering equitable growth.

Kweilin also shares practical insights on strategic networking and recognizing workplace biases, offering listeners tangible strategies to support and advance women in the workplace.


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  • LinkedIn URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kweilinmellingrud/ 
  • Book: https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/mckinsey-on-books/the-broken-rung 


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