ONE: How Male Allies Support Women for Gender Equality

by Julie Kratz

Women leaders still are paid 83% of what their male counterparts are paid, and account for only 5% of CEO’s in the United States. Organizations with gender equality on average earn a 16% higher profitability rate. To be the highest performing organizations possible, we need women and men at the top leading together. That means working collaboratively side-by-side, as true allies, to get this done. Our title ONE is a symbol of this inclusion, men and women together, united on gender challenges, for both men and women. To be true allies, we did our research and found a set of proven strategies, ideas, and stories for men and women to partner together – heart, story, speak, and work-life. When men and women leaders employ these strategies together, they work in lock step, facilitating success. When we use a common approach and common language, we become ONE.

105 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 5, 2017

About the author

Julie Kratz is a highly acclaimed TEDx speaker and inclusive leadership trainer who led teams and produced results in corporate America. After experiencing many career “pivot points” of her own, she started her own speaking business with the goal of helping leaders be more inclusive. Promoting diversity, inclusion, and allyship in the workplace, Julie helps organizations foster more inclusive environments. She is a frequent keynote speaker, podcast host, and executive coach. She holds an MBA from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University, is a Certified Master Coach, and is a Certified Unconscious Bias Trainer, and Certified in Social Emotional Learning (SEL).

Her books include Allyship in Action: 10 Practices for Living Inclusively; Pivot Point: How to Build a Winning Career Game Plan; ONE: How Male Allies Support Women for Gender Equality; and Lead Like an Ally: A Journey Through Corporate America with Strategies to Facilitate Inclusion; and her new children’s book and coloring book, “The Little Allies.”

Find Julie at NextPivotPoint.com, @NextPivotPoint, or on LinkedIn.

Reviews

[Jeffrey Ton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Through interviews, research and her own experience Julie describes how men (allies) can and must support the women in their lives. The action steps for both men and women at the end of each chapter are fantastic and answer the question: What can I do?

[Gretchen Schott · Rating 4 out of 5]

An informative read with several practical notes and references to apply to leading well. I especially enjoyed the chapter on mentoring, coaching and advocating and how they differ. I’ll be referencing some of this research with my children and colleagues.

[Amber · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good viewpoints, easy read

[Steve · Rating 4 out of 5]

Insightful. A quick and worthwhile read. In some ways already feels dated.