The Called to Flourish Podcast Women Aren't Leaving Over Pay — They're Leaving Because No One's Listening — Joanna Meyer, Denver Institute for Faith & Work
Jul 27, 2026
Joanna Meyer, Executive Director at the Denver Institute for Faith & Work and author focused on women, work, and calling. She explores how everyday policies and meeting habits quietly block women’s voice and influence. Short takes cover how measurement reveals hidden bias, what men should notice about presence, and practical relational and structural habits that invite fuller participation.
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Work As A Spiritual Stewardship
- Work is a central tool God entrusts for stewarding the earth and carries spiritual importance beyond mission statements.
- Joanna Meyer ties routine tasks like performance reviews to human flourishing and theological stewardship from Genesis.
Measure Representation Not Just Intent
- Measure representation and engagement: track promotions, meeting participation, and reputation to spot gaps between intent and reality.
- Joanna Meyer recommends defining thoughtful representation (not just 50-50) and listening to what former women employees say.
Men Bring Unseen Gendered Presence
- Men bring an often-unrecognized gendered presence that shapes workplace culture and inclusion.
- Joanna Meyer urges men to self-examine social patterns like hanging out only with other men and how that unintentionally excludes women.
