Good Guys

How Men Can Be Better Allies for Women in the Workplace

De: David G. Smith, W. Brad Johnson

Narrado por: Walter Dixon

Women are at a disadvantage in the workplace, where they deal with unequal pay, sexual harassment, lack of credit for their contributions, and more. And while organizations are looking to address these issues, too many gender-inclusion initiatives focus exclusively on how women should respond, leaving men out of the equation. Such efforts reinforce the perception that these are "women's issues" and that men - often the most powerful stakeholders in an organization - don't need to be involved.

As gender-in-the-workplace experts David G. Smith and W. Brad Johnson show in this important book, men have a crucial opportunity to promote gender equality at work. Research shows that when men are deliberately engaged in gender-inclusion programs, 96 percent of women in those organizations perceive real progress in gender equality, compared with only 30 percent of women in organizations without strong male engagement.

Good Guys is the first book to provide a practical, research-based guide for how to be a male ally to women in the workplace. Filled with firsthand accounts from both men and women, as well as tips for getting started, the book shows how men can partner with their female colleagues to advance women's leadership and equality.

©2020 Harvard Business School Publishing Corporation (P)2020 Gildan Media

Practical and wholesome

I found the book to be really practical advise and as a woman I feel it really encompassed all aspects of workplace- meetings, relationships, opportunities that can be mired with lack of access or implicit bias. Authors have been really thoughtful in their advice.

Ready to grow your mindset?

This book will encourage you to grow your perspective and become an advocate for women in the workforce deserving of your support.
Enjoy the lessons!

Great content! wish it didn’t say “dude” so much

Concise, useful information and suggestions for men on becoming a better ally. The information is made more human through quotes from business leaders. Excellent and highly recommended.

One complaint, not connecting to the content: The overuse of the terms “dude” and “dudes” distracts from the message, treating the audience as “bros”. It made me cringe every time the narrator said it.

An important read for men

Hey men, what are you waiting for? Check out this book and get a truckload of advice for being a better colleague for and to the women with whom we work. Time to step up and take responsibility….