Earlier this week, we shared part one of this conversation, all about how to tackle mansplaining in the workplace. My goodness, what a HOT TOPIC that one was for y’all! There is nothing more cringy than when it happens to someone nearby, huh? And it’s no fun to be on the receiving end of it either. Not an easy topic to simplify but one worth examining as a collective to dismantle it for good.
Now, if you haven’t heard part one, go back and listen to that one first. But if you’re ready to continue on, let’s pick back up here with my conversation with gender equity expert Dr. Kimberly DeSimone as she simplifies how to tackle mansplaining in the workplace.
It’s time to simplify…
Here’s how.
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My special guest today is Dr. Kimberly DeSimone and she’s simplifying how to tackle mansplaining in the workplace.
We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:
- First things first, she defines the term ‘mansplaining’ and how it’s different from someone being condescending or just interrupting. She tells us a bit of the history behind this phenomenon, culturally, especially in American culture
- Why some people discount mansplaining when it occurs and what a better response might be
- What the three things you can do to interrupt this bad behavior either when it happens to you or someone on your team
- Acknowledgment
- Amplification
- Allyship
- How to respond when mansplaining happens to you from a prospective client vs. your vendors/suppliers vs. your team members/subordinates
- …and ultimately, she shared some clever strategies to help you be prepared and avoid getting flustered when it happens.
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Q: Are you ready to tackle mansplaining in the workplace? If yes, this one is for you.
It’s time to #DoTheThing!
<What’s catching my eye this week>
- Mansplaining, explained in one simple chart – Kim Goodwin – BBC
- November 2021 monthly forecast: Pressure – Lena Stevens – The Power Path
- 50 powerful questions to help you reflect – The Institute of You
- Gain clarity in 90 minutes: Mary is offering 1-1 brainstorming sessions for those looking to get unstuck as the world reopens, post pandemic
My challenge for you this week:
How are you going to take what you’ve learned in today’s episode and to help you tackle mansplaining in the workplace? What’s one thing you’ll do differently? Share it with me, privately or publicly. Snap a photo of you doing the thing, and tag @thesimplifiers on Instagram for added accountability and support!
Links, books and apps mentioned:
Book: Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men – Caroline Criado Perez
Podcast: Transcending the “invisible rules” that create barriers for women – Advancing Women Podcast
Resource: The 4 P’s Advancement Model™ to create positive change & impact – Dr. Kimberly DeSimone
Podcast: How to transform culture + smash the patriarchy, featuring Dr. Robyn Henderson-Espinoza – The Simplifiers Podcast
Podcast: How to be a feminist, featuring Renee Powers – The Simplifiers Podcast
Podcast: How to squash your limiting self-beliefs – The Simplifiers Podcast
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About Dr. Kimberly DeSimone
Dr. Kimberly DeSimone – She has a doctorate in Leadership and is a Gender Equity Expert, Award Winning Professor and Scholar, Executive Coach, Speaker, Author, and Creator and Host of the Advancing Women Podcast “Where ambitious women come together to challenge the status quo, advance their careers, and up-level their lives.”
She has decades of experience working in the Fortune 500 and conducting evidence-based research on women navigating the leadership pipeline.
Where Dr. DeSimone hangs out online:
Website: advancingwomenpodcast.com
Instagram: @advancingwomenpodcast
Facebook: @advancingwomenpodcast
LinkedIn: @kimberly-desimone-phd-mba
Dr. DeSimone’s vote for the perfect guest on The Simplifiers Podcast:
Dr. Pat Sanders – She is a tenured Professor of Communications at a regional university, focused on journalism and digital media production and teaching for 20+ years. She has received awards such as Outstanding Service Award by her Student Government Association, Faculty Alumni Award and Advisor of the Year from the National Broadcasting Society, along with an Excellence in Teaching Award from the National Honor Society for Leadership, and University Presidential Diversity Award.
She is the host of This Prof Life Podcast: Women of Color in Higher Education, featuring the stories of women of color in academia. This podcast focuses on conversations around mentoring, teaching, leadership, scholarship and entrepreneurship.
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