Between 1989 and 2009, fewer than 100 women became CEOs of Fortune 500 companies. 

In 2014, Aparna Joshi, and her co-authors embarked on a deep dive into every one of these rare events. While the barriers to women’s success in senior roles and the negative industry reactions to their ascension have been long documented, Joshi felt these focuses failed to provide actionable knowledge. Her research thus highlights the “recipes” for women’s post-succession success, and points organizations towards a clearer path forward. 

On this episode of Business and Society, Professor Aparna Joshi, Michigan Ross Professor of Management and Organizations and recent recipient of the 2025 Academy of Management’s Impact Award, sits down with host JT Godfrey to discuss her research, the factors of success for women in senior leadership, and ways of creating more supportive and thriving environments. 

• Host: JT Godfrey
• Guest: Aparna Joshi
• Executive Producers: JT Godfrey and Jeff Karoub
• Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman
• Editorial Production: Mads Henke

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