How Women Can Win in the Workplace (Kweilin 2025) | HBR FT50

Welcome to Revise and Resubmit, the podcast where we break down the most thought-provoking research from the world’s top academic journals.Today, we’re diving into a pressing question: If women outperform men in education, why do they struggle to climb the career ladder at the same pace?This episode features an article from Harvard Business Review—one of the most prestigious FT50 journals—written by Kweilin Ellingrud, Lareina Yee, and María del Mar Martínez. Their research uncovers a hidden challenge: women enter the workforce with strong qualifications but often fall behind due to a lack of experience capital—the skills, wisdom, and insights that come only from doing the job.But here’s the good news: women can take control of their careers. The article lays out clear strategies—seeking bold career moves, choosing high-growth industries, and mastering AI—to close the experience gap and move into leadership roles.So, what does it really take to turn potential into power in the workplace?Stick around as we unpack the findings. And before we begin, a big thank you to the authors and Harvard University for publishing this important research.If you enjoy Revise and Resubmit, make sure to subscribe on Spotify, check out our Weekend Researcher YouTube channel, and find us on Amazon Prime and Apple Podcasts. ReferenceKweilin Ellingrud, Yee, L., & Mar, del. (2025, March). How Women Can Win in the Workplace. Harvard Business Review. https://hbr.org/2025/03/how-women-can-win-in-the-workplaceYoutube Channel⁠https://www.youtube.com/@weekendresearcher⁠Support us on Patreonhttps://patreon.com/weekendresearcher