Dave M Mayer - The Impact of One-Dimensional Masculinity

Nov 30, 2020

Dave Mayer, the John H. Mitchell Professor of Business Ethics at the University of Michigan, shares his expertise on modern masculinity. He discusses how 'one-dimensional' masculinity impacts workplace dynamics and mental health, highlighting the stigma men face around vulnerability. Mayer recounts his personal health journey with testicular cancer, stressing the importance of emotional openness. He examines the crisis of male connection in an automated world and advocates for redefining masculinity to foster deeper relationships and well-being.

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Intro

00:00 • 3min

A Pivotal Health Journey: Confronting Masculinity and Illness

02:42 • 2min

Redefining Masculinity

04:45 • 30min

The Crisis of Male Connection and Identity in an Automated World

35:13 • 4min

Navigating Male Friendship and the Impact of Isolation

38:58 • 3min

Redefining Masculinity

41:59 • 11min

This is a heavy and fascinating ep, my friends. Our workplace can be one of the single greatest factors in our mental health, so I wanted to sit down with one of America's leaders in business ethics and masculine psychology, Dave M Mayer. We dive deep into the research to discuss the ways "one-dimensional" masculinity impacts the work we do, the language we use, and the backlash men might get when they stray from it (for example, losing a promotion if they take paternity leave). How do we do better—not just for men and women, but for our culture? Listen in.

Dave Mayer is the John H. Mitchell Professor of Business Ethics at University of Michigan's Ross School of Business. An award-winning researcher and highly rated and sought after teacher and speaker, he is an expert on helping people and organizations lead ethically, inclusively, and positively. He is a regular contributor to the Harvard Business Review and Fast Company, and his research and ideas have been covered in Bloomberg, Forbes, Fortune, Newsweek, NPR, Psychology Today, Slate, The Atlantic, The Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post. In his research and teaching, Dave examines how to help men adapt to a healthier form of masculinity that benefits not only themselves, but all people in their lives.

Connect with Dave:

Website: https://davemmayer.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/DaveMMayer

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