Hot take: The broken rung is doing more damage than the glass ceiling. Women get promoted to manager at lower rates than men, right out of the gate. That gap compounds every level up, which is why women of color end up with a third of the seniority representation they started with at entry level. The fix that actually moves the needle: sponsorship. Not mentorship, sponsorship; someone with influence who advocates for you when you’re not in the room. Swipe through for what the data says and how to find one. #eachisevery | glass ceiling | broken rung | career development | career advancement