Archive for October 2017
Gretchen Carlson is speaking up and encouraging each of us to do the same.
#BeFierce is a call to action for men and women. Gretchen Carlson, one of America’s most successful and recognized news anchors, released her book, Be Fierce: Stop Harassment and Take Your Power Back, earlier this month. In addition to her personal experiences and interviews with women who have battled discrimination, her book shares the wisdom and…
Read MoreMy White Male Epiphany
The Story That Made Me an Advocate This is my white male epiphany. I am a 60-year-old straight white male who works in advancing women and minorities in corporate America. I’m a business consultant and work with Fortune 500 companies and leaders every day to advocate for the values of diversity and inclusion and demonstrate…
Read MoreSexual Harassment: Men are 85% of the Problem … AND the Solution
Halter Speaks at Be Fierce Online Summit, Presented by Gretchen Carlson In anticipation of the launch of her book, “Be Fierce: Stop Harassment and Take Your Power Back,” Gretchen Carlson hosted a free online summit in October 2017 of leading voices who shared how to be fierce at home, at work and in life by…
Read MoreThe Man Code. It’s Real, And It’s Pervasive.
Is It Affecting Your Culture? You know it’s true and pervasive in our culture and organizations. Man up. Suck it up. Be tough. There is a man code that guides men’s actions, both in and out of the office. You know what these are. Masculine norms are certain behaviors that boys are taught as children…
Read MoreDeloitte’s Approach To Women’s Advancement: Shifting The Focus To Men
Fixing gender inequities by focusing on male managers. In August, Deloitte announced its plans to phase out its women’s network and other affinity groups and to focus on inclusion, particularly of men. As a gender strategist who focuses on helping companies engage men in women’s advancement, I applaud the focus shift and concur that significant…
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