What's your story? We are gathering submissions for a new section called, "MARC Stories," which will feature voices of MARC members on a range of topics. We are currently seeking stories about:

• Experiences and struggles as a working dad.
• Bullying and incivility in the workplace.
• Being "out" in the workplace.
• Pressures men face due to breadwinner expectations.
• Competition among male colleagues at work.
• Confronting sexism in the workplace.

Please email your story to MARC@catalyst.org. Feel free to shoot a quick video, write a few sentences, pen a few pages! Anonymous written submissions will be accepted. Not a MARC member? Click here to join for free. We look forward to hearing from you and posting your stories on MARC.

• “Fellow males, get onboard." Read Warren Buffett's call to action for workplace gender equality and check out Yashar's response.
• Does wearing women's clothing constitute criminal punishment? When Iranian police paraded a man found guilty in a domestic dispute in traditional Kurdish women's clothing, the Kurdish community launched a solidarity campaign. It's slogan, "Being a woman is not a tool to humiliate or punish anyone," has resonated with many - the Kurd Men for Equality Facebook page has more than 13,000 Likes and hundreds of men have posted pictures of themselves in Kurdish women's clothing.
• Men, are you Leaning In? Former Rubicon CEO, Nilofer Merchant, gives three reasons why gender gaps in leadership should concern men. Meanwhile, James Allworth challenges the lean in framework in HBR. "[Sandberg] never considers that, rather than women not leaning in enough, that it actually might be men who have been leaning in too much," he writes, referring to the costs men inflict on themselves and their families by working too hard.
• Sir Patrick Stewart of Star Trek fame speaks out against gender-based violence, arguing that violence against women is learned.

• Terry Howard, Director of Diversity and Inclusion at Texas Instruments, highlights the importance of humility.
• Lars Einar Engstrom looks at his mistakes and learns from them. 
• For Michael Kimmel, gender equality does not mean de-gendering people. It means de-gendering traits, attitudes, and behaviors.
• Martin Davidson outlines the advantages of male-only spaces to foster dialogue among men on issues of equality.
• Bill Proudman wakes up to white male privilege following the Boston Marathon bombings.
• Economics thought leader Steve Adams, president of the American Institute for Economic Research, outlines two inventive ideas to foster equality. 
• What does NBA star Jason Collins' recent announcement about his sexuality mean for men? Michael Welp considers the implications of this watershed moment.
• Michael Welp on the importance of appreciation.
• Lean in or opt-out of the great gender debate? Robert Waring makes it easy to follow along in his guest post.
• Author Shira Tarrant, PhD, on how to unravel the invisible systems that perpetuate sexism.
• Frank McCloskey on "sisterly wholeness" and ensuring lasting gender equality.
• Gordon Nixon, president and chief executive officer of RBC, blogs about the importance of sponsoring talented women.
• Ask a Woman: What makes a great guy boss?
• Baltimore Ravens linebacker Brendon Ayanbadejo becomes an honorary MARC member. Find out why here!
• Amitabh tackles political complacency in ending India's rape culture.

"What I appreciated most about my best male boss was that he was a good listener, first and foremost. He was also very fair and applied the same rules to everyone. He was smart and knew a lot about the company—the business and the culture—but he was still a humble guy. I really appreciated that as a leader, he demonstrated real humility and openness to learning from others, both young and old."
 
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• Be a public role model for equality by letting others know what you stand for.
• Engage in candid conversations about gender and its impact in the workplace—from men’s perspectives.
• Empower others to lead change through advice, best practices and insights.
• Spark a movement for change: create a tipping point for gender equality in the workplace.

Please click here to take a MARC member survey—your answers are vital to us as we build and grow MARC.