Crate & Barrel CEO Montgomery on Workplace Diversity

The video discusses the importance of gender representation in business, particularly at Crate and Barrel, a female-led company. It highlights the need for management to reflect the customer base to enhance customer focus. The speaker shares her experiences in the evolving business world, noting the increased ability to integrate personal and professional lives. Challenges in achieving workplace equality and diversity are addressed, emphasizing the need for cultural change. The speaker advocates for open discussions about gender issues and encourages women to remain in corporations to foster positive cultural shifts.

What is the significance of having women represented in leadership roles within a company?

How has the perception of women in the workplace changed over the years according to the speaker?

What does the speaker identify as a reason for women opting out of corporate careers?

What challenges do women face in corporate careers as mentioned in the text?

In what ways does the speaker believe that businesses can become more positive cultures for women?