Athena Rising: How and Why Men Should Mentor Women

He has served as chair of the American Psychological Association’s Ethics Committee and as president of the Society for Military Psychology. His most recent publications include: On the Fast Track: Dual Military Couples Navigating Institutional Structures” in Contemporary Perspectives in Family Research (2013), Dual Military Families: Confronting a Stubborn Military Institution” i

Through engaging insights from global leaders and practical tips for men, Smith and Johnson echo Catalyst's long-standing point that when men are part of the solution--recognizing privilege and proactively championing gender equality within their organizations--that's when real change can occur. Seeking to illustrate "pervasive and pernicious attitudes" in the workplace, they tackle the stereotypes of women being too nice or not assertive enough, the "double jeopardy" of racial and gender bias, and the role of maternity. Naval Academy, hit a home run with this no-nonsense, timely guide that will benefit any man who wants to more effectively mentor or manage women in the workforce. This is a book guys didn't know we were waiting for, and it's finally here!Chuck Shelton, Chief Executive Officer, Greatheart Consulting Finally someone has tackled the central issue to women's advancement at work: wh

Organizations that retain and promote top talent-both female and male-are more likely to thrive.  But the mentoring landscape is unequal. Traditional notions of mentoring are often modeled on male-to-male relationships-the sort that begin on the golf course, involve a nearly exclusive focus on career achievement, and include more than a few slaps on the back over drinks after work. Women want a mentor who not only "gets" this, but truly honors it.  Men need to fully appreciate just how crucial their support of promising junior women can be in helping them to persist, promote, and thrive in their vocations and organizations. When a man mentors a woman, they explain, the relationship is often complicated by conventional gender roles and at times hostile external perceptions. Athena Rising is a book for men about how to mentor women deliberately and effectively. But women often report a desire for mentoring that integrates career and interpersonal needs. It is a straightforward, no-nonsense manual for helping men of all institutions,

A Common Sense Approach To Helping Men Help Women! Navy87Guy I bought the book, Athena Rising: How and Why Men Should Mentor Women by W. Brad Johnson, PhD and David Smith, PhD because Dave is a classmate of mine – so I wanted to support him. I’m reviewing the book because it’s something that every man (and woman) needs to read.There are dozens of books on mentoring, and many different mentoring styles. What sets this book apart, though, is the way Johnson and Smith confront some of the underlying biases, stereotypes, ge. Like Looking at Myself from the Other Side of the Desk -AH Every woman entering a life of military service should read this book!I remember the second month in my first unit quite vividly. We had deployed to Kuwait for what became Operation Iraqi Freedom. I was a brand new 2nd Lieutenant and my leaders minimized any interaction with me. I couldn’t figure it out until one day when the MSG who was stop-lossed months before his retirement refused to let me sink deeper into isolation. They were afraid of how my presence around them w. Amazon Customer said A Must-read for Servicemen. As a former student of Professor Johnson I leapt at the opportunity to read this book. Working in the male-dominated environment of the U.S. Navy has brought me face to face with many of the challenges mentioned throughout Athena Rising. Fortunately for me, I have come across such mentors as Professor Johnson and male Naval Officers and Chief Petty Officers who invested time in mentoring me and encouraging me to be true to myself and have confidence in my abilities. Athena Risi