Dr Luz Longsworth explores leadership’s hidden currents

THE barriers women face in pursuing leadership positions are well documented, but Dr Luz Longsworth believes there is more to professional advancement than breaking through the glass ceiling. In her new book, Through the Glass Bottom: Navigating Leadership’s Hidden Currents, she examines the less visible forces that shape women’s experiences in the workplace and influence how they lead.

Published in 2026 and now available on Amazon in paperback and Kindle editions, the book draws on Longsworth’s more than three decades of experience in higher education, business and hospitality.

The idea emerged during a drive along Jamaica’s north coast, when Longsworth was reflecting on a difficult experience within an organisation. She began to consider how her focus on overcoming visible barriers might have caused her to overlook the underlying dynamics affecting her and other women.