207: How to tackle mansplaining in the workplace - with Dr. Kimberly DeSimone (PART ONE)

Have you ever had to tackle mansplaining in the workplace? Yes, it’s a real thing. And yes, we’re going there today.

My special guest today is gender equity expert, Dr. Kimberly DeSimone and she’s simplifying how to tackle mansplaining in the workplace. It’s more than just a buzzword, it’s a challenge people face on the daily, especially nowadays. The good news is, there are simple ways to respond, rise above, and prevent it from happening again where you work. We break it all down, you might be quite surprised to learn why it happens when it does. Dr Kimberly also shares excellent advice on how to be a great ally when it happens to someone else next to you.

Here’s how.

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.

Thanks again for being such a devoted listener to The Simplifiers Podcast. You know me, I don’t shy away from the hard topics to simplify... I find they make for the most challenging and engaging conversations!

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Gain their insight and don’t be afraid to say, “hey, I heard this thing on The Simplifiers Podcast... is that a thing you’ve experienced as well?” Spark a conversation - you might be surprised with what you learn. This is how we all grow and evolve.

Q: Are you ready to tackle mansplaining in the workplace? If yes, this one is for you.

It’s time to #DoTheThing

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Show notes available with all LINKS mentioned here: https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/kimberly-desimone-mansplaining-in-the-workplace-part-one