Posts Tagged ‘advocacy’
Men: It’s Time to Step Up as Allies and Advocates for Equality
An Invitation to Other Fathers to Be Advocates For Equality at Work As we approach Father’s Day, I’m encouraging more men to step up as allies and advocates for gender equality. I’ve written frequently about fatherhood and being the father of a daughter, which I’m proud to be. Research shows that having a daughter is…
Read MoreWhat Mom Really, Really Wants. Equity at Home and at Work.
This Mother’s Day, support the women in your life by being an advocate for change. Wondering what to get Mom for Mother’s Day? This year, consider taking action as an ally to more fully support the women in your life. You’ve seen the headlines. Women face strong headwinds at work (and at home). They are…
Read MoreFor International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, It’s Time For Action
Make 2023 the year you commit to #TakeAction on inclusion As we approach Women’s History Month in March and International Women’s Day (IWD) on March 8, there’s never been a better time to take action and rally others to join you in creating real and sustainable change in the workplace. Frankly, we’re in trouble, and…
Read MoreCreating young allies with Minda Harts
In her third book, “You Are More Than Magic: The Black and Brown Girls’ Guide to Finding Your Voice,” author and workplace equity consultant Minda Harts shares her insights and tools for finding the unique path to success with young readers (and adults). (Hint: Success isn’t magical, but Harts says girls already have all the…
Read More3 Tips to Hone Your Allyship Skills
Advocating for Women of Color / Honing Your Allyship Skills A recent issue of Diversity Woman Magazine featured a poignant reminder that improving gender diversity for all women isn’t a simple one-size-fits-all solution. Rather, making the workplace better for women of color must be intentional and inclusive. As I’ve mentioned in prior posts, the Women in…
Read MoreMother’s Day 2021: How Can We Celebrate Differently?
This Mother’s Day commit to becoming an advocate Mother’s Day in the United States was established in the early 19th century as an annual holiday celebrated on the second Sunday in May. According to The Old Farmer’s Almanac, the day is a widely observed national holiday to “recognize and appreciate mothers’ roles in our lives. Often this…
Read MoreMen Choosing to Challenge Gender Inequality
The Power Shift Podcast Recently, Jeffery Tobias Halter sat down for an interview with Dr. Sharon Melnick for her Power Shift podcast to talk about men choosing to challenge gender inequality in the workplace. The Power Shift podcast is all about redefining the idea of “power” and how we use it for good, not with the traditional…
Read MoreCreating Gender Advocates – Virtual Series
Two Free Gifts to Accelerate Advocacy for Advancing Women! Announcing the YWomen creating gender advocates virtual series. This year has been filled with unexpected twists and turns. Given the headlines (like the recent Labor Department report that 865,000 women over age 20 dropped out of the American workforce in September compared with 216,000 men in the same…
Read More3 Ways to Engage Men in Gender Equality
Male Allies, Champions and Advocates I’m often asked for tips encourage more men to show up as male allies and advocates. Here is a recent piece I wrote for the Network of Executive Women blog that outlines three tips to engage men as champions and advocates. Men, ask yourselves: What is my response when I hear…
Read MoreBurger King and Bullying, a Message for Male Champions.
If you see something, say something. I am often asked for simple things men can do to demonstrate advocacy for advancing women. One of the most important first steps is to just speak up when you see a problem. Fast food chain Burger King recently created a public service announcement called “Bullying Junior” that sheds…
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