Motherhood makes women more creative. So why do we chase moms out of the workplace?

The “mom brain” stereotypes tell a warped story—and organizations are worse off because of it.
Most women have heard the stereotypes about “mom brain”: According to conventional wisdom, mothers—especially new mothers—neurologically reorient around their children, leaving their minds foggy and forgetful. Never mind putting them on that big project at work. (They’ll be lucky if they can find the building.)