Posts Tagged ‘male allies’
Male Allyship: How Good Are You (Really)?
4 Tips to Activate Your Allyship For the past few years, there has been much work done by best-in-class companies to build out male allyship initiatives. However, a new study points out that even the most well-intentioned men aren’t stepping up as much as they think they are. A recent national study conducted by the…
Read MoreWhat is a male ally with Jeanette Thebeau
The number of women advancing in leadership roles isn’t changing. One reason is that a key part of the equation is often missing – men. Many corporate gender initiatives focus on changing women – how to gain confidence, take a seat at the table, negotiate for themselves, and be heard. While these skills are important…
Read MoreEngaging men as allies and advocates with Brad Johnson, David Smith and Jeffery Tobias Halter
There isn’t an easy button for creating a gender-equitable workplace. What does it take to get men to participate in women’s leadership and diversity initiatives? Today’s guests agree that it will take leadership and hard work along with a community of allies and advocates to create real, sustainable change. Join us for an unfiltered conversation…
Read MoreBrad Johnson and David Smith: How can men show up as allies?
Men, it’s time to hone your GQ – gender intelligence. Understanding bias in the workplace will help you see how it affects your co-workers. Brad Johnson and David Smith return to the podcast to discuss their book “Good Guys: How Men Can Be Better Allies for Women in the Workplace.” Over hazy IPAs we talk…
Read MoreIt’s Time for Allies to Step Up
It’s Time for Allies to Step Up There has never been a more critical time for male allies to step up. Stepping up can range from speaking out publicly if you are in a role of leadership to simply providing comfort and listening to a co-worker. What is troubling for me is that leaders and…
Read MoreReflections on Ten Years
Five things companies are getting right and five areas that need improvement Ten years ago, I launched YWomen with a focused mission to help organizations recruit, retain and advance women and a goal to create more conversations about engaging men in advancing women at work. What an incredible journey it has been! As I have…
Read MoreBadass Allies with Jeffery Tobias Halter – Cultivating Male Allies and Advocates
Cultivating Male Allies and Advocates Jeffery Tobias Halter, president of YWomen, was honored to be a guest on the #BadassWomenPodcast with Bonnie Marcus. They discuss why it’s important to engage men as male allies and advocates to build a more equitable workplace and advance women to positions of leadership. Listen to the full episode here:…
Read MoreCultivating Active Male Allyship
The One Thing You Need to do to Advance Women in Your Organization. The 2021 LeanIn.Org and McKinsey & Company Women in the Workplace study was recently released. The one thing leaders, BRGs and allies need to do is read it, internalize it and take action. It contains more than 50 pages of facts, data and actions designed…
Read MoreAnnouncing the YWomen Creating Gender Advocates Virtual Series
What Best-in-Class Companies Know About Advancing Women It’s time to create gender advocates throughout your organization. What best-in-class companies have figured out is that advancing women is not only the right thing to do — it’s also good for business. A solid women’s leadership strategy brings measurable wins in all areas of an organization from…
Read More10 Leadership Actions Male Allies Can Initiate Now to Advocate for Women
An Invitation to be a “Good Guy” My work focuses on engaging “Ready-Now” men to engage in advancing women. I know many women in the workplace wonder, “Where are all the men – guys who could lean in as genuine advocates, accomplices and full conspirators in removing obstacles to gender equity?” Where are the male…
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