The Hidden Burden: Exploring Invisible Labor in the Workplace with Dr. Christine Nowik

Thoughts or comments? Send us a text!In this thought-provoking episode, Mary is joined by her friend and leadership expert, Dr. Christine Nowik, to unpack the concept of Invisible Labor, particularly in the workplace. Together, they delve into how unpaid and often unrecognized tasks—such as emotional labor, office housekeeping, and conflict management—disproportionately fall on women due to societal expectations. Christine shares insights from her extensive leadership experience and academic expertise, shedding light on the profound impact Invisible Labor has on organizational culture and women’s roles. This conversation offers listeners a fresh perspective on gender dynamics in professional spaces and sets the stage for a follow-up episode exploring Invisible Labor in personal relationships.You can find more information on Dr. Christine Nowik's work, as well as information on her management training course here: christinenowik.substack.comHere is a link to Dr Jessica Calarco's work and information on her latest book, Holding it Together: How Women Became America's Safety Nethttps://www.jessicacalarco.com/You can find the video of the salt in jello experiment here: https://www.instagram.com/gzelle_kabir/reel/C_9BcqzugC1/Here's the link to get info on the Mental Freedom Responsible vs Response-able resource.Support the showBUY ME A COFFEE or SUPPORT ALFIE'S TREAT STASHLearn more about my book, Nature Knows: Grow and Thrive through the Wisdom of Plants HERE.Comments about this episode? Suggestions for a future episode? Email me directly at [email protected]. Want to be a guest on No Shrinking Violets Podcast for Women? Send Mary Rothwell a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/noshrinkingvioletsFollow me on Facebook and Instagram, and check out my website!