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There is an almost constant tug-of-war going on inside working moms. They are pulled between wanting what’s best for their career, and what’s best for their kids. Welcome to The Working Mom’s Guide to Sanity podcast, your go-to resource for support, advice, and inspiration as you navigate the challenges of balancing your ambitious career dreams, and your family. Each week, we’ll bring you interviews with powerhouse working moms to share their insights on how they manage to find sanity while juggling their demanding jobs and kids. So, whether you’re listening on your commute to work, during your lunch break, or while running errands, we’re here to support you and help you achieve your goals as a working mom. Tune in to The Working Mom’s Guide to Sanity podcast and join our community of like-minded moms who are torn between their kids and careers like you are!
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Monday Feb 06, 2023
Monday Feb 06, 2023
Is gender equality in the workplace just a pipe dream?
That's what I discussed with David G. Smith—Co-Author of Good Guy: How Men Can Be Better Allies For Women In The Workplace and Associate Professor at the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School.
Our conversation was open, honest, realistic, and exciting. I can say with 100% confidence that David is one of the Good Guys, and we need more like him to do the work and lead the charge for gender equality.
Show Notes
2:30: David's story: From the military to a champion for women's rights in the workplace and what experiences led him to perceive many issues when it comes to workplace equality
09:20: #MeToo backlash? Why men report being unsure about how to interact with women in the workplace.
11:16: Is the current cultural atmosphere, influencing many to refuse to identify as a certain gender in fear of backlash? Why David believes education around various gender identities has the potential to make everybody more empathetic, particularly men.
15:17: How can we overcome issues in communication? Is assuming good intent the key? Why mutual avoidance is not the right answer.
16:37: Why some women experience reluctance when having to mentor or interact with men.
18:56: Why zero-sum thinking, i.e. if women gain ground, men must by extension lose ground, hurts everyone
19:51: In the WFH environment, men have taken on more roles within the household, but the roles are still far from balanced
26:29: Should we be hopeful? David believes real change is within the grasp of the next generation
28:38: David’s forthcoming book: a look into how men are becoming more equitable in the workplace
David’s links:
Website: https://www.workplaceallies.com/
Book: Good Guys: How Men Can Be Better Allies For Women In The Workplace
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidgsmithphd/
Twitter: davidgsmithphd