#12/2018
CHANGE COMES FROM ACTIONS
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Change happens when a decision is made and the actions that follow are based on that decision. So the question is, who are the decision makers? Additionally, being a change-maker is in itself a risk and to have the courage to be a change-maker some degree of empowerment is required.
As mentioned in the last newsletter, the out-dated and much-needed conversation to help redefine masculinity and the role of men in society has an impact on creating empowerment for men to be change-makers and call out on unacceptable behaviours. And when more and more call outs are done, then changes in the norm will occur, not only horizontally but also vertically. This newsletter looks at those who are calling out and using their position of visibility and influence, thus taking on the role of change-maker. |
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MEN ARE KEY PLAYERS TO GENDER EQUALITY
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If we are going to talk about gender equality we must talk about men, we must get men involved and invited into the conversation. And if we are going to change the default setting to one that reflects the reality of how society works, then we also must get men involved to help make the changes.
This report from a UK seminar is particularly interesting when looking at the role of men as change agents (thank you Rob for sharing the link). |
This article is a nice connection between the last newsletter and this one.
Anthony Bourdain built his career in an industry that’s riddled with gender inequality and thus his very honest and open self-reflection is a true expression of where he stood in this conversation.
This is another self-reflection from an entrepreneur.
It helps that people are starting to tune in to what others are saying. And this is particularly useful when reporting on the leaders and decision-makers who make comments such as the CEO of Qatar Airways regarding women in the airline industry. The disproval of his comments from the journalists is another show of change.
As stated, the conversation to change can’t just remain a conversation amongst women and nor can it simply remain a conversation. Listen to an interview with Joanne Lipman about her recent book on the issue of why inclusive dialogue is necessary and provides insight into a productive approach that can lead to action.
And if mirrortocracy has created the current situation, then it can also be used to change it. These actions might not be perfect (and nothing is) but you have to start.
An example of a changemaker is the call out earlier this year by James Blake, tournament director for the Miami Open regarding seeding rules for women after pregnancy in light of Serena William's return to the courts.
Benedict Cumberbatch has voiced that he now not only ensures that the female counterpart's in the projects he accepts have equal pay but also the importance of boycotting those that don’t.
Reid Hoffman's call out in light of VC Justin Caldbeck's inappropriate behaviour, pushed the conversation about the relations between VCs and entrepreneurs. Of course, it should not even be necessary to have to explain how VCs need to behave, but this is the current reality.
Anthony Bourdain built his career in an industry that’s riddled with gender inequality and thus his very honest and open self-reflection is a true expression of where he stood in this conversation.
This is another self-reflection from an entrepreneur.
It helps that people are starting to tune in to what others are saying. And this is particularly useful when reporting on the leaders and decision-makers who make comments such as the CEO of Qatar Airways regarding women in the airline industry. The disproval of his comments from the journalists is another show of change.
As stated, the conversation to change can’t just remain a conversation amongst women and nor can it simply remain a conversation. Listen to an interview with Joanne Lipman about her recent book on the issue of why inclusive dialogue is necessary and provides insight into a productive approach that can lead to action.
And if mirrortocracy has created the current situation, then it can also be used to change it. These actions might not be perfect (and nothing is) but you have to start.
An example of a changemaker is the call out earlier this year by James Blake, tournament director for the Miami Open regarding seeding rules for women after pregnancy in light of Serena William's return to the courts.
Benedict Cumberbatch has voiced that he now not only ensures that the female counterpart's in the projects he accepts have equal pay but also the importance of boycotting those that don’t.
Reid Hoffman's call out in light of VC Justin Caldbeck's inappropriate behaviour, pushed the conversation about the relations between VCs and entrepreneurs. Of course, it should not even be necessary to have to explain how VCs need to behave, but this is the current reality.
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Published in July 2018.