Manhood in the metoo Era

July 30, 2018
Hosted by Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio

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The #metoo movement demands that we recognize the global scale of male sexual violence and bring it to an end. And we will not get there by pretending the problem is a few bad men. It’s bigger than that. The problem lies within traditional masculinity itself, a way of understanding and being in the world that limits men and pains people of all genders. Today, we hear from educator, activist, and lecturer Ted Bunch. Ted has earned worldwide recognition as a leader in helping boys and men join the work of ending violence against women. He and the organization he co-founded, A Call To Men, have worked for decades to promote a respectful, healthy vision of manhood. Gloria Steinem has called the work of A Call To Men “the basis for world peace.” We’ll speak with Ted about how we can work together to create relationships, workplaces, and a world in which none of us is limited by the old rules of gender and each of us receives the respect that every human being deserves.

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Work Life Confidential tackles problems at the workplace, home, and in life that are rarely mentioned because they’re uncomfortable or taboo. Or, the problems are so common that, like the air we breathe, we accept them with no questions asked. The host, guests, and listeners who call in break the silences and find solutions. We discuss how some of our workplaces are making us sick and what to do about it, why managers do nothing to stop bad behavior even when it includes warning signs for violence, and why saying “I’m racist, sexist, and homophobic” can be a good thing. On the home front, we talk about why couples should pay more attention to power than communication skills, how not to be the parents whose child throws tantrums in public, and how to help our kids navigate sex, drugs, and money. The legendary Mr. Rogers said, “If it’s mentionable, it’s manageable.” This show proves the value of his words. It’s for everyone who wants to trade silence for solutions and honest talk.

Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio

Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio, MSW, LMFT is an award-winning author, speaker, leadership consultant, and family therapist. In 2017, Ken retired from his role as Vice President, Health and Wellness, at Prudential and founded GreenGate Leadership(r), a firm that provides keynotes, leadership training, consultation, and coaching.

At Prudential, Ken was responsible for behavioral health services for US employees, leadership consulting internationally, and violence prevention. His team's work led Prudential to receive the American Psychological Association's 2017 Organizational Excellence Award. Ken received the 2017 Leadership Award from the Employee Assistance Society of North America and was named 2016 Corporate Leader of the Year by the National Alliance on Mental Illness’s NYC Metro Chapter.

Ken is a monthly NBC TV affiliate on-air guest and has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Reuters, Fast Company, Bloomberg, Ignites, Entrepreneur, Fox Business News, Chicago Tribune, Inc. Magazine, Working Mother, HR Executive and other media.

His books include Simple Habits of Exceptional (But Not Perfect) Parents, The Pet Loss Companion: Healing Advice from Family Therapists Who Lead Pet Loss Groups, and Making Love, Playing Power: Men, Women, and the Rewards of Intimate Justice. Ken has published many articles in the family therapy literature. A husband and father, Ken’s passions include fitness, permaculture, and animal companions of every description.

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