The Next Big Idea Daily The Power Code
Mar 18, 2025
Claire Shipman, a seasoned reporter and co-author of influential works like The Power Code, reveals how power dynamics are failing everyone. She discusses women's hesitance in leadership and the need to redefine power to foster inclusivity. Shipman shares new neuroscience insights showing that women’s collaborative approach can transform power into a tool for empowerment. The conversation also addresses persistent gender roles at home and the stress they impose on working women, impacting future generations.
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Women and Power
- Women often resist traditional power structures due to perceived conflicts with life goals.
- This resistance stems from power's negative connotations and unequal burdens, not lack of capability.
Redefining Power
- Traditional power definitions emphasize dominance and control over others (power over).
- Women tend to view power as the ability to effect positive change (power to).
Power's Effects
- Power can activate and liberate, enabling authentic action, contrary to the "power corrupts" notion.
- Women in power may be less susceptible to corruption, maintaining empathy and connection.
