My guest on today’s podcast, Will Marré, is a passionate women’s leadership advocate. He has worked for over 25 years helping corporations like Gap Inc., Nike, GE, and Johnson & Johnson create cultures of inclusiveness. During our discussion, Will shares the history of women in the corporate system, why male behaviors are favored in the hierarchal structure, and why the system needs to change in order for a corporation to flourish. He also shares five things women and men can do to create a workplace with a higher emotional intelligence and equal opportunity.
Key Takeaways:
[3:18] Why Will became a women’s advocate.
[8:48] Why are ‘alpha’ male behaviors favored in the corporate system?
[23:16] Creating cultures of inclusiveness that soften the hard edges of hierarchies.
[27:05] Unpacking sexual harassment.
[41:17] Why women disengage in the workplace.
[53:04] Five things men can do to give women equal opportunities.
[56:15] Five things women can do to empower themselves.
[1:02:55] How Will stays mindful and conscious in his work.
[1:08:20] The Institute for Leadership Synergy.
Resources:
A MIllion SMART Women on Facebook
Leadership BS: Fixing Workplaces and Careers One Truth at a Time, by Jeffrey Pfeffer