New Research on How Women in Leadership Navigated Menopause

Women leaders often face an uphill battle to be taken seriously and reach the top of their profession in a world characterized by male leadership. Once women enter midlife—often a time when men and women begin to take on more serious leadership roles (think executive or management positions)—that slope can seem even steeper if they find their work interrupted by sudden sweating, visible flushing, or difficulty finding the right word during an important meeting.