Leadership Barriers

noun A metaphorical barrier that prevents women and minorities from advancing to higher positions in a male-dominated or discriminatory environment.

• The concept of a brass ceiling refers to the barriers that prevent women from advancing to top leadership positions in organizations.
• Many women feel like they are hitting a brass ceiling when trying to climb the corporate ladder.
• It's tough for women to break through the brass ceiling in male-dominated industries.
• The brass ceiling may seem impenetrable, but with determination and support, it can be shattered.

noun A stained-glass ceiling is a type of ceiling made of colored glass pieces set in a decorative pattern.

• Despite efforts to promote diversity, many industries still struggle with breaking through the stained-glass ceiling.
• It's frustrating to see talented individuals hit the stained-glass ceiling in their careers.
• I'm tired of dealing with the stained-glass ceiling in the workplace.
• The stained-glass ceiling represents the invisible barriers that prevent certain groups from advancing in society.