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Nicole Ferry is a tenure-track assistant professor at Copenhagen Business School. Drawing on her background in cultural studies and critical theory, her research examines the ideological and gendered discourses of leadership and leadership development across diverse contexts. 

She has published in Journal of Business Ethics, Leadership, Management Learning, Gender, Work and Organization, and Academy of Management Learning & Education. Her current work explores the competitive and cultural dynamics of the leadership industries, as well as contemporary approaches to gender-based leadership development.

Quotes From This Episode

• “If men don’t connect personal identity work to gender and power, we won’t achieve equity.”
• “It’s a privilege not to have to think about how your gender shapes your leadership.”

Resources Mentioned in This Episode

• Article: Men’s Leadership Development: A Framework for Advancing Gender Equity in Leadership Development
• Television: Adolescence
• Television: Men
• Film: Coherence 
• Television: The Bear

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• The views of my guests do not constitute "truth." Nor do they reflect my personal views in some instances. However, they are views to consider, and I hope they help you clarify your perspective. Nothing can replace your reflection, research, and exploration of the topic.

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