Julia Boorstin: "Once women understand they're not just fighting for one spot, they're eager to help other women."

Have you ever taken a look around at the top t layers of business and noticed how similar the leadership seems? There’s not a lot of diversity in the C-suite of most businesses. And if you look at which startups get funded, the problem gets even worse. It’s mostly men. The vast majority of the time.

My guest today is? Julia Boorstin . We’ve known each other a long time. She’s CNBC’s Senior Media and Technology Correspondent, and before that, she worked at Fortune, like I did. Julia has reported on—and built relationships with—many of the women who have succeeded in startups. She points out that they have a lot in common. They are adaptable and empathetic. They're vulnerable and they're grateful.

Julia has gathered her research in a new book called When Women Lead. She focuses on women entrepreneurs. And when we started talking I needed to understand why she got so specific, when she’s reported on women from all over business.?You can find the episode right here , or listen above.

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