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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 about the role men can play in supporting gender equality, GQ and allyship at home. Listen to learn how to lead loudly and show up as an ally. 

Resources: Partnership Audit: Eve Rodsky Fair Play

David and Brad’s books: www.workplaceallies.com

Did you know that 29% of women are the breadwinners in dual-income households? This week, we spend time with financial advisor Meredith Moore talking about women and money. After noticing several trends with her clients, Meredith approached academia for insights and data on personal relationships and money – specifically women breadwinners, income disparity, and decision making. We’ll explore the power dynamics and money along with her insights on how to navigate communications and transparency in your relationship. She also shares her strong recommendation that there are certain things in life that you don’t want to fully delegate to someone else. Don’t miss this important conversation about the essentials of creating a foundation for your financial future over lattes, Black Girl Magic Rosé, and California pinot noir.

Resources: www.artisanfsonline.com

Even if you don’t consider yourself a natural-born salesperson, the reality is we’re always selling. Selling ourselves, our ideas and our vision–every day. Leadership and sales training expert Judy Hoberman discusses the importance of selling skills in the climb up the corporate ladder, especially for women. Listen as the dynamic author of “Selling in a Skirt” and “Walking on the Glass Floor” shares her advice for Millennials and Gen Zs who want to fast-track their sales and leadership skills to move ahead. You’ll learn why and how to invest in yourself in this fascinating conversation.

To celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Soon Mee Kim, Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer for the Omnicom Public Relations Group, joins us to talk about the role we each can play to enhance diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in the workplace. We discuss systemic equity, the model minority myth, the bamboo ceiling, the career growth impact of bias and the importance of allyship. Have you ever wondered what to say to colleagues in the wake of a hate crime? Listen for tips to empathize and show that you care. Don’t let silence win!

More than 80 percent of women worldwide have experienced gendered ageism in the workplace. Career coach, author and host of the podcast, Badass Women at Any Age, Bonnie Marcus shares findings from her research on gendered ageism --the intersectionality of gender bias and ageism. Given society’s hyper-focus on youth and beauty, older women can face being viewed not only as less attractive but also less competent and valuable than other women, while younger women are viewed as “too green” and incapable of strong leadership. How can organizational leaders understand and address the gendered ageism bias in order to recruit and retain the best talent? Don’t miss this timely discussion.

On average, American working women earn nearly 20% less than their male counterparts. The numbers are worse when you factor in race and age. This week, Kathryn Valentine answers our questions about the gender pay gap and how we can close it. She encourages us to think more broadly about compensation and outlines a range of actions that organizations, managers, and individuals can take to address disparities. Listen now for an eye-opening episode.

Most companies understand the value of a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment and its effect on their ability to recruit & retain talent in the current highly competitive environment. It’s an issue that impacts everyone. So, why do so many gender inclusion initiatives focus on changing women, leaving men out of the equation entirely? By creating a category of “women’s issues,” men–often the most powerful stakeholders in organizations–aren’t involved or even aware of the larger impact and aren’t invited to collaborate to create more inclusive workplaces. Guest W. Brad Johnson talks about why and how men have a crucial role to play in promoting equality at work. Don’t miss this frank conversation on male allyship, mentoring, sponsorship along with tips for holding other men accountable.

Gretchen Carlson spoke out and took legal action against a media titan and helped launch the #MeToo movement. She went on to found the nonprofit Lift Our Voices and champion bipartisan legislation to make the workplace a safer place for all. During Women’s History Month, Jeffery and Amanda talk with Gretchen Carlson about how to break the bias in our workplaces to forge a diverse, equitable, and inclusive world.

Gretchen Carlson recently spearheaded the biggest legislative change in labor laws in the past 100 years. It is also the first major piece of legislation in response to the #MeToo movement. Gretchen joins Jeffery and Amanda to discuss the landmark workplace law that forbids companies from forcing sexual harassment and assault claims into arbitration and secrecy – allowing women and men to seek justice in a more equitable way. How will this legislation affect workplace culture going forward? Don’t miss this timely discussion.