In this episode of Pull Up a Chair, hosts Brandee Blocker Anderson and Haleh Rabizadeh use the classic legal analytical framework, IRAC (Issue, Rule, Analysis, Conclusion), to dissect a complex and frequently debated workplace topic: Do you prefer working for a male or female boss?

The episode begins with on-the-street interviews highlighting a range of perspectives, from a worker who prefers the perceived straightforwardness of male supervisors to an entrepreneur who bypassed the dynamic entirely by launching her own practice.

The hosts dive into a nuanced discussion regarding how gender expectations, lived experiences, and societal stereotypes impact leadership and employee perceptions. Brandee shares personal insights as a Black woman in leadership, discussing the unique challenges of facing implicit expec ...