John McLaughlin answers “I read it when it first came out. It is a...”

Pat W Coffey asked this question about Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead:

I read it when it first came out. It is a good read and as you put "a conversation opener!" Do you feel women are losing ground?

John McLaughlin Go with the statistical evidence; as of her publication of this fine, statistics-driven book, regrettably, they were. How far ahead can we have gotten…moreGo with the statistical evidence; as of her publication of this fine, statistics-driven book, regrettably, they were. How far ahead can we have gotten -- when women get 57% of all college degrees, and hold -- maybe -- 20% of the top jobs, and are answering questions like this timidly. Jeezus. Excuse the mansplaining....(less)

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