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Despite outpacing men in academic performance and graduation rates, women risk falling behind before they tap the glass ceiling. The odds of advancement are lower for women at the pivotal first promotion opportunity to manager: for every 100 men, only 81 women are promoted, on average. “The Broken Rung,” a new book released on March 11, helps women learn how to level the career playing field, maximize their “experience capital,” and reach their full potential.

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