Marilyn Loden (July 12, 1946 – August 6, 2022) was an American writer, management consultant, and diversity advocate. Loden is credited with coining the term "glass ceiling", during a 1978 speech. Loden was a featured panelist on the BBC series 100 Women where she discussed the role of gender discrimination in the workplace. She was an alumna of Syracuse University. She authored three books that focused on employee diversity in the workforce.
Personal life and death
Loden was born on July 12, 1946, in New Hyde Park, New York.
She died following a year-long battle with lung cancer, on August 6, 2022, at the age of 76.
Bibliography
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Feminine Leadership, or, How to Succeed in Business Without Being One of the Boys. New York: Times Books, 1985.
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and Judy B Rosener. Workforce America!: Managing Employee Diversity As a Vital Resource. Homewood, Ill.: Business One Irwin, 1991.
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Implementing Diversity. Chicago: Irwin Professional, 1996.