Clips from the McKinsey newsletter Intersection
Picture a CEO. Who do you see?
We look at what people typically expect when they meet a CEO.
This CEO says men should take half the load—of laundry
We look at how companies can make workplaces work for moms.
The women who work in homes across America
We consider the women doing paid care work in America.
Women take the lead
We consider some of the women leaders who stepped into new roles in 2021—and who are continuing to shape the United States and the world.
Spotlight on women’s health
We look at FemTech—the definition and the latest developments—as well as the mismatch between health investments and women’s health needs.
After 175 years, a number of firsts
We look at the AP’s new leader and how women are boosting innovation and inclusivity in American sports.
A high school exam that too few girls are taking
We look at how race, ethnicity, and gender intersect in the US tech pipeline.
A trans leader on the importance of telling your story
We consider the work of journalist Imara Jones.
The Black women in law
We look at the experiences of Black women at US law firms.
Who’s at the top of America’s financial firms?
We look at how the North American financial-services industry stacks up when it comes to women’s representation.
Changing the face of entrepreneurship—and the Fed
We consider the landmark confirmation of Dr. Lisa D. Cook to the US Federal Reserve Board. Plus: a look at who gets VC funding.
A trillion hours of work without pay
We look at the Bank of Japan’s efforts to boost diversity and the lessons we can learn from Ida B. Wells.
Moms need more than flowers
We look at how Australia is supporting mothers and efforts to reduce maternal mortality in the United States.
Being an ally means taking action
We look at the actions that allies aren’t taking and the number of women in Central and Eastern Europe’s C-suites.
From salt farmer to solar technician
We look at women leading climate action and why an intersectional approach is necessary to get more women up the career ladder in tech.
Julia Arnous 