If you’re feeling uncertain about how to effectively support underrepresented groups in the workplace and bring about real change, then you are not alone! Brad Johnson, an accomplished workplace strategist, former Navy pilot, and the author of “Good Guys: How Men Can Be Better Allies for Women in the Workplace,” is a recognized authority in the realm of diversity and inclusion. His work underscores the significance of overcoming gender bias and the pivotal role of sponsorship in career advancement, making him a valuable resource for professionals seeking to foster a more inclusive and diverse workplace.

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Discover the unique benefits of male mentors for women’s career growth.
• Learn effective strategies to overcome gender bias in the workplace.
• Explore proven methods for establishing and maintaining effective mentorship Relationships.

The key moments in this episode are:

00:01:15 – Mentors and the Power of Affirmation

00:12:04 – Mission-Driven Leadership and Gender Equity

00:19:34 – Men Mentoring Men

00:28:01 – Allyship and Role Modeling at Home and in the Workplace

00:36:44 – Mentoring, Sponsoring, and Accountability

00:46:32 – Overcoming Initial Doubts

00:53:06 – Holding People Accountable and Carefrontation 

Want to connect with or work with Brad Johnson to learn more? Find out more here!

Brad’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wbradjohnson/

His Book:  https://www.amazon.com/Good-Guys-Better-Allies-Workplace/dp/1633698726

Two energetic entrepreneurs host a leadership podcast for those looking to connect more authentically with others and grow to their potential through mentoring.

The AugMentors podcast is now Part of the HubSpot Podcast Network, the audio destination for business professionals. Learn more about how Hubspot can help your business grow better at http://hubspot.sjv.io/Xxb224

If you would like to be a guest on AugMentors, email us at hi@augmentors.us. We’d love to hear your story!

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AugMentors was born as a pandemic project between friends and energetic entrepreneurs, Jimmy Edgerton & Julie Meyer. With a desire to help people connect more authentically with others and grow to their potential, they started recording their conversations about their mentoring experience leading to the AugMentors podcast, the number one mentoring podcast and member of the HubSpot Podcast Network. With eight principles in hand, AugMentors is taking the show on the road and supporting organizations, from academic institutions and non-profits to fast-growing start-ups and multinationals, to grow great leaders into great mentors with workshops, programs and customized engagements.