Good Guys: Workplace Allies, Brad Johnson & David Smith

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In today’s episode, I am joined by two gentlemen,</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Brad Johnson and David Smith. They are both experts on gender equality in the workplace. As a sociologist and a clinical psychologist, Brad and David are both Professors and former naval officers with a mission to help men become more effective allies, accomplices, mentors, and collaborators with women to create a more inclusive workplace.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In our discussion together, Brad and David share about why and how men have a critical role in promoting gender equality at work. They give advice for men on how they can become more effective allies, how to be better collaborators with women, how to forge more equitable allyships and mentorships with underrepresented individuals, and more. They also share key insights and takeaways from their two books,</span> <em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Good Guys: How Men Can Be Better Allies for Women in the Workplace</span></em> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">and</span> <em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Athena Rising: How and Why Men Should Mentor Women</span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This is a powerful, important conversation that I highly recommend both men and women alike tune in for.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[:49] About today’s episode.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[1:29] Welcoming Brad and David to the podcast!</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[1:39] About Brad and David’s two books,</span> <em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Good Guys</span></em> <span style="font-weight: 400;">and</span> <em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Athena Rising</span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[1:56] Brad and David introduce themselves and share what led them to write these two books.</span></p> <p>