Improving Gender Relations in the Workplace and Beyond with: Dr. David Smith

According to a recent survey performed by the
Pew Research Center, 42% of women in the United States claim that
they have faced some type of gender discrimination in the workplace. If a person
is treated worse than their colleagues or job applicants due to their sex or
gender, they face gender discrimination. Dr. David Smith is an Associate Professor at Johns Hopkins University
Carey Business School, a gender, work and family researcher; author and speaker.

Through his research and experience leading diverse
organizations, he has established his value to organizations looking to improve
gender relations. Dr. Smith is known for facilitating challenging topics about
gender relations and brings this skill to his consulting, writing, and speaking.



A sociologist trained in social psychology, he focuses his
research in gender, work and family issues including allyship, cross-gender
mentoring relationships, gender bias, retention of women, dual career families,
military families, and military women. In his speaking, consulting and
teaching, he explores gender in leadership settings focusing on social science
research illuminating the difficulties women experience attaining and being
seen as effective leaders. Emphasis on gender and leadership styles, traits,
and effectiveness is integrated with domestic responsibilities and
organizational cultures and how they differently impact women and men. Dr.
Smith engages audiences and clients in challenging conversations about stereotypes,
prejudice, and discrimination that contribute to women’s under-representation
in elite leadership roles. As a practitioner, Dr. Smith provides evidence-based
best practices and strategies for promoting parity in top level leadership.



Dr. Smith is a frequent presenter on gender relations topics
and best practices in allyship and mentoring relationships, co-author of HBR
Press books Good Guys: How Men Can Be Better Allies for Women in the Workplace;
Athena Rising: How and Why Men Should Mentor Women; and numerous articles
across his areas of expertise.



Dr. Smith received a PhD in Sociology from the University of
Maryland, an MS in Global Leadership from the University of San Diego and a BS
from the U. S. Naval Academy. 
He joined me this week to tell me more.

For more information: https://www.workplaceallies.com/