Ep. 234 Building Inclusive Mentorship Across Genders with Dr. Linda Shortliffe

What does it take to break the glass ceiling, lead, and get buy-in from your peers within a traditionally male-dominated field? In collaboration with the Society of Women in Urology (SWIU), guest host Dr. Martha Terris interviews Dr. Linda Shortliffe about her experience as the first woman to chair a major urology program. --- SYNPOSIS The discussion touches on mentorship, work-life balance, gender bias, and the importance of peer support community in predominantly male specialties. The episode highlights the impact of effective mentorship and the invaluable role of compassion in effective leadership. --- TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction03:00 - Women in Leadership03:51 - The Importance of Mentors and Colleagues05:49 - Challenges in Urology07:57 - Balancing Career and Personal Life29:55 - Navigating Gender Bias and Salary Disparities36:43 - Final Reflections --- RESOURCES Society of Women in Urologyhttps://swiu.org/home.aspx