If you thought that perhaps I might not bring up women in leadership roles again throughout this project, unfortunately, you were sorely incorrect. As a woman myself, it’s something that I can’t unsee. I’ve been working on write ups, reflections, and social media posts for the interview with Veronica Hernandez, GM of the Modesto Nuts, a men’s minor league baseball team, and I can’t stop thinking about how less than 8% of the General Managers in minor league baseball are women. I found her name in a list of 14 women in leadership in minor league baseball in an article that was championing and celebrating these women. Don’t get me wrong, these women deserve to be recognized and celebrated. I’m so happy to here that there are a handful of them out there, but 8% is not enough. Even for a men’s baseball team. Sports operations are so much more than just the players, so I look forward to this evolving into greater representation of women in leadership in the future.
I’m curious, what are your thoughts about why there is still such a comparatively low number of women in business leadership positions? And how can we change that?
What have I been watching: Good Hang with Amy Poehler - I linked the YouTube channel for this podcast because I particularly love the video version of this one. There are so many more visual comedic elements to the show that come through the video version (and I admittedly have not listened to it any other way). If you’re looking for something that’s truly heartwarming and funny, I highly recommend it.
I’m not trying to tell you what to do, but here’s where I’m putting my dollar: Peace of the Earth Refillery in Louisville, KY as well as all refillery and zero-waste stores (shout out to Emma Grose for this recommendation in her interview episode!).
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