<p><strong>Overview :</strong> This is your Quick Lift recap of the conversation with Dr. Amy Diehl—focused on <em>glass walls</em>: the hidden barriers that block women’s access to opportunity, influence, and leadership in ways that aren’t always obvious (until you’re the one hitting them).</p><p>We cover the six gender bias barriers from <em>Glass Walls</em>—from “default male privilege” and constrained expectations, to the more overt stuff like hostility—plus what leaders and allies can do to actually change the environment.</p><p><strong>We cover:</strong></p><ul><li>The 6 bias barriers and how they show up in real workplace moments</li><li>Why “insufficient support” is a system problem (not a personal flaw)</li><li>How devaluation and hostility can quietly shape promotion paths</li><li>What to do as a leader: language, processes, and accountability moves</li></ul><p><strong>Action steps:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Leaders:</strong> In your next talent discussion, ask: <em>“What evidence are we using—would we say this the same way about a man?”</em></li><li><strong>Allies:</strong> If she’s not in the room, be the one who <em>names the miss</em> (“We’re holding her to a different standard.”).</li><li><strong>Women:</strong> Track patterns (credit, feedback, access) and bring data + a clear ask to your manager.</li></ul><p><strong>Resources:</strong></p><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://amzn.to/4kPgCbE"><em>Purchase Glass Walls</em> </a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://amy-diehl.com/">Amy Diehl’s website + tools</a></li></ul><p></p>