A Scientist, a Professor and a Company: A Case Study of Gender Equity Amidst Bias
Imagine you are extremely skilled, work hard, play by the rules, even when they are not fair, and then the major obstacle in your life is...
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- Sep 8
Tears or Tantrums: Data Shows the Form of Emotional Display Makes a Difference
I have a question for you. Who is more emotional of these two following people? Tom is in a meeting, and he explodes with anger when one...
- Sep 3
Breaking the Mold: The Power of Inclusive Leadership in Male-Dominated Fields
As September arrived, there was one thing on my mind during the annual family and friend fantasy football league draft; I had to get the...
- Aug 26
Navigating the DEI Crossroads: Understanding the Conservative Pushback and the Role of Men-In-The-Middle
Over a period of five years, I interviewed, analyzed responses, and wrote about gender equity from the viewpoint of men. I leaned on my...
- Aug 18
Unlikely Champions: The Role of Male Mentors in Advancing Gender Equity
I am fascinated by the idea of finding champions in unlikely places, like when a former teacher that was really tough on you in the...
- Jul 17
Beauty, Equity and Going from a Double-Bind to a Troubled Mind
Things that make us go hmmm; one of those could be men leading the beauty industry. Don’t get me wrong. I don’t mean to perpetuate...
- Jul 3
The Danger of Complacency: What is next?
Complacency is the enemy of progress. Complacency breeds stagnation and a false sense of security. When we become content with the status...
- Jun 23
Privilege, Powerful Purse, and Promoting Equity on the Links
While my recreational golf league days have long passed, and as a parent found myself more often playing the 18 holes of the local...
- Jun 17
One Voice: Connecting the Dots for Gender Equity and Social Change
I was perplexed by two serendipitous, timely ideas. that made me laugh, at first, and then realize the poignancy of it all related gender...
- Jun 10
Data and Deborah: Reflections from Harrison Butker's Commencement Speech at IBC
As a champion for gender equity that benefits both men and women, I have taken some time to process the comments by Harrison Butker, the...
- May 20
Hopefully, What Happens in Paris Will Not Be Just a Memory
“We will always have Paris.” Let’s hope the sentiment behind this quote made famous by Humphrey Bogart as Rick in the movie Casablanca...
- May 13
Embracing the 8 Letter “F” Word at the Intersection of Gender Equity and Empathy
In the nuanced tapestry of modern corporate culture, the concepts of gender equity, empathy, and the often-misunderstood "F"...
- May 6
Exploring the Potential of Applying Tool Across Industries for a New Way
When I interviewed men-in-the-middle about gender equity, they were not “on the fence” about the importance of it or even the business...
- Apr 28
From Crush to Crushing It: Inspiring New Thinking via Key Questions
I have a sustained “brain” crush for someone I have never met, but I have been reading and referring to his work for years. This crush...
- Apr 21
Progress is About Taking it to the Bummock
I love words. As a kid I collected dictionaries – yes, I am a word nerd. I got especially excited when an early dictionary from...
- Apr 7
Equity, Equality and Engagement: Knowledge and Know How is in the Nuance
It’s an ongoing dilemma for me. My brain says use the word “equality” because it is a common word in the search engine and people...
- Mar 3
STEM and the Workplace Culture: Speaking up in the name of Science
It can be challenging to determine what to do when the stakes are high, and the risks are real. Normalizing these conversations among men an
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