Opinion: Women are getting more leadership roles, but their bosses often are way behind

“I’d never tell my manager that I’m miserable, burning out, feeling undervalued and exploring options outside the firm.  I’d look like I can’t handle it. I’m eager to move up and make a difference. Am I doing something wrong?”

This sentiment is often heard early in confidential coaching sessions. Two of this article’s authors are executive coaches and work with women as part of a high-potential women’s leadership development program (WLDP). The alarming element in this example is that her manager has no idea she is feeling…