In the second episode of "The Business of Learning," we speak to Joanna Barsh on how L&D can close the gender leadership gap.
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The Business of Learning, Episode 2: Insights on how to improve women's leadership development and close the gender gap. Guest: Joanna Barsh, chair of the Fortune Women's Leadership Council and director emerita at McKinsey.
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