Women are more likely to be appointed to leadership positions in times of crisis than when all is well.

This makes their positions potentially more precarious and risky. If they fail to get through the crisis, the experience serves to reinforce the perception that they are useless to lead.

There are several theories about why this happens, but what is necessary is to make the phenomenon visible, since it is very subtle, and make sure that those who appoint women to positions of relevance do not do so only to see them fail.

Also be vigilant as to whether leaders are given more difficult tasks to overcome.

Find out more about this social phenomenon in this podcast.