Our Mission is Transforming Culture by Engaging Men in Equity & Inclusion

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The Better Man Leadership Mission is to contribute to the development of more inclusive, supportive leaders who show up as allies and use their power and privilege to transform corporate culture. 

Through workshops, trainings, and gatherings, our programs shift organizations from managing diversity as a necessity to leveraging differences for connection and collaboration. Find out about our next conference

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Why Focus on Men and Leadership?

Men are often not comfortable participating in diversity events because they are unsure of their role or concerned of saying something wrong. Better Man Leadership is a starting place for men without shame or blame to:

  • Understand healthy masculinity traits for inclusive leadership
  • Gain language and context to engage in discussions 
  • Leverage power and position to elevate women and minorities
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What Is Heart-Based Leadership?

  • Emotional Literacy: The ability to acknowledge our emotions and to respond consciously.
  • Vulnerability: “Uncertainty, risk, and emotional exposure.” *Credit to Brené Brown
  • Authenticity: Honesty, without self-righteousness, and with vulnerability.
  • Accountability: Taking responsibility for our words, choices, and impact — whether intended or unintended.
  • Inclusivity: The practice  of including people who might otherwise be excluded or marginalized.
  • Love: Seeing, hearing, valuing, and respecting others for who they are.

Who Attends the Better Man Conference?

Our content will focus on engaging men and the unique male perspective in inclusion and hierarchy. However, individuals who do not identify as males are invited to gain perspective on engaging men as allies. 

  • Executives, Leaders, Emerging Leaders, Change Makers
  • Human Resources, Diversity Staff and Council Leaders
  • Learners and Leaders seeking workforce inclusion
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Reforming this culture and creating true gender parity requires participation by both men and women…Worldwide, Boston Consulting Group data shows that among companies where men are actively involved in gender diversity, 96% report progress. Conversely, among companies where men are not involved, only 30% show progress.

— Boston Consulting Group, Gender Diversity Survey 2017

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Healthy masculinity is an important element of the new leadership paradigm.

— Ray Arata