The Guilty Feminist

The Guilty Feminist Redux: Leadership with Cal Wilson and Julia Gillard and music from Grace Petrie

Oct 16, 2023

Former Prime Minister of Australia, Julia Gillard, joins the podcast to discuss leadership and gender bias. They also touch on Madonna, Santa's leadership skills, and the lack of feminism on the Manly Ferry. Frustration with gender equality rankings and hope for a better future are also discussed.

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Julia Gillard

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Quick takeaways

Adopting policies like quotas and affirmative action targets can increase the representation of women in leadership roles.

Family-friendly policies that encourage men to share caregiving responsibilities can help achieve gender equality in leadership.

Men and women can be allies in promoting gender equality by challenging gendered assumptions and actively advocating for practical policy changes.

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Importance of Gender Equality in Leadership

Gender equality in leadership is crucial for societal progress. Research suggests that adopting policies like quotas and affirmative action targets can help increase the representation of women and minority genders in leadership roles. It is important for individuals aspiring to leadership positions to have a clear sense of purpose and passion for making a difference. Understanding the gendered challenges faced by women in leadership and having strategies to address them is also crucial. Additionally, fostering a culture where both men and women call out sexism and challenge unconscious biases can contribute to a more equitable leadership landscape.

Introduction

2min

Reflecting on Loss and Expressing Love

15min

Madonna, Men's Rights Activists, and Birthdays

13min

Analyzing Santa Claus's Leadership Skills and Gender Imbalance in the Reindeer Team

3min

Announcements and Introduction of a World Leader

3min

Leadership, Gender Bias, and the Impact of a Powerful Speech

7min

Frustration and Hope for Gender Equality

20min

Supporting Victims of Domestic Violence

10min

The Lack of Feminism on the Manly Ferry

2min

The Guilty Feminist Redux: Leadership

Presented by Deborah Frances-White and Cal Wilson with special guest Julia Gillard and music from Grace Petrie.

Recorded 7 February 2020 at the Enmore Theatre in Sydney. First released 17 February 2020.

The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge.

Cal Wilson was cruelly snatched from us on 10 October 2023. Repeating this episode is our tribute to her.

Women’s Safety NSW is no longer in operation. Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Services are now represented through https://twitter.com/DV_NSW

More about Deborah Frances-White

https://deborahfrances-white.com
https://twitter.com/DeborahFW
https://www.virago.co.uk/the-guilty-feminist-book

More about Julia Gillard

https://twitter.com/JuliaGillard
https://www.juliagillard.com.au
https://www.kcl.ac.uk/giwl/podcast
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOPsxpMzYw4
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07FQVCX8D

More about Grace Petrie

https://twitter.com/gracepetrie
https://gracepetrie.com

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