Ed Frauenheim joins me on today’s Workplace Therapist Show to take a deep dive into gender roles. Specifically, he breaks down the 5 C’s needed to make a shift in the way we view masculinity. In his findings, Ed explains how the best leaders are perceived as being the most open… and that’s leading with heart!

Dive In:

05:00 Meet Ed and learn about his passion and intention of discussing gender roles.  

06:30 How is masculinity changing in today’s world? How are men expected to show up? Ed shares examples.

8:30 The research behind Reinventing Masculinity: The Liberating Power of Compassion and Connection, co-authored by Ed Frauenheim and Edward Adams.

09:00 Ed explains what the best leaders look like: they are humble, agile, warm and connected.

10:45 Brandon shares a story of Brene Brown and her encounter with a conference attendee.  

12:30 “Men have to own this transition, but women play a huge role in supporting us.” – Ed

13:30 The 5 C’s for making a shift: curiosity, courage, compassion, connection and commitment.

18:00 Brandon shares a story on this journey to masculinity and his role as a husband, father and son.

21:00 Ed quotes the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu – “Spend time with people who’s eyes light up when they see you.” 

24:00 Brandon and Ed discuss creating intimacy in relationships.

26:00 Our martial / dating relationships should not be our only relationships. Brandon describes Esther Perel’s Mating in Captivity. Ed adds to this point by sharing a story of his father after his mother’s passing.

29:00 Ed gives tips for making new and lasting friendships.

32:30 Ed shares the recipe for success as male leaders in the workplace.

34:30 Ed’s Life Hack: Have a quarterly retreat with your significant other. Have moments of retreat.

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