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Bridging the Gap: Why Conversations with the Silent Majority Matter More Than Ever
The brain is amazing and can lead us down many paths for a reward. Our brains want closure, and so we search our vast information file to...
Dec 16, 2024


No Room for Silent Majority: Gender Equity Across the Globe by the Numbers
What is in the water, near the Norwegian Sea, the North Sea, and the Baltic Sea? The top five countries for Women’s Rights and Gender...
Dec 9, 2024


Tallest Poppy Syndrome and Gender Equity: A Hidden Barrier to Women's Success
Watching the movie premiere of the super-hyped musical-movie Wicked, reminded me of one of my favorite phenomena that I also address in...
Nov 26, 2024


Things that Make You Think: Engaging the Silent Majority, Voting, and Workplace Representation
The day after the election, a young black man in my network, about half my age, greeted me with this statement: “Well, I guess the nation...
Nov 12, 2024


Diversity and Inclusion: An Ancient Principle with Timeless Relevance
I debated for a long time about writing this, but true to my style, as many reviewers have said about my book Men-In-The-Middle, I come...
Oct 29, 2024


Men, Taylor Swift, and “Tradwives:” Why the Future of Gender Equality Hinges on Male Involvement
In the ever-evolving landscape of pop culture, the narratives we see in the media often reflect the deeper societal struggles at play....
Oct 14, 2024


Gender Equity: The State with a Lot of Firsts, not a lot of Seconds
In the news over the past few months, the Arab Nations, the Republic of Ghana, and the state of Wyoming all made headlines for changes...
Oct 2, 2024


Gender Equity Progress Earns Fragile and Modest Status
What gets measured gets done or so the saying goes; unless we are talking gender equity, however, and then a decade of measurement shows...
Sep 24, 2024


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...
Sep 15, 2024


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 8, 2024


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...
Sep 3, 2024


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 26, 2024


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...
Aug 18, 2024


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 17, 2024


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...
Jul 3, 2024


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 23, 2024


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 17, 2024


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...
Jun 10, 2024


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 20, 2024


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 13, 2024
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