Why do young men get promoted on promise, while women have to prove themselves over and over? In this episode, we unpack the data behind one of the workplace’s most persistent double standards, the “potential vs. performance” bias. Drawing from McKinsey and LeanIn’s latest research, we explore how early-career promotions favor men, how bias shows up in performance reviews and leadership decisions, and why this gap hits women of color the hardest. You’ll hear what companies can do to break the cycle, how individuals can advocate for themselves and others, and why rethinking how we define leadership potential might be the key to closing the gender gap once and for all.

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