My guest today is someone who has had a profound impact on my life. My friend, Ray Arata, is the founder of the Better Man Conference and co-founder of the Inclusionary Leadership Group. He's the author of Wake Up, Man Up, Step Up: Transforming Your Wake-Up Call into Emotional Health and Happiness, and the forthcoming book, The Power of the Heart: A Guidebook for Inclusionary Leaders. Ray encourages change by leading by example.

Ray is an integrative leadership coach who is focused on teaching and inspiring men to be allies for the support and advancement of women in the world.

Key Takeaways:

[2:51] Ray felt stuck by recent events but is now hopeful for the future.

[5:09] Choosing to opt out of the gender conversation.

[14:16] How men can make an impact in women's lives.

[19:01] The Better Man Conference is focused on engaging men as allies.

[24:17] Aware men can push, promote, and protect women.

[32:04] Recognizing blind spots and having an open mind.

Resources:

Mike Robbins Website

Mike Robbins Podcast

Mike Robbins on Facebook

Mike Robbins on Twitter

Better Man Conference

Inclusionary Leadership Group

#BetterMan on Twitter

Wake Up, Man Up, Step Up: Transforming Your Wake-Up Call into Emotional Health and Happiness, by Ray Arata