6 Days to Power Up: Honoring Workplace Allies Brad Johnson & David Smith

Hi Friend,

As we count down to Power Up: Courage to Lead 2025, we continue to celebrate trailblazers who embody the courage to create lasting change. Today, we recognize two leaders who have redefined what it means to be allies in the workplace: Brad Johnson and David Smith, our 2025 Alexander Barbanell Leading Man Honorees.

Brad and David are nationally recognized thought leaders and co-authors of groundbreaking works on gender equity, including Athena Rising: How and Why Men Should Mentor Women and Good Guys: How Men Can Be Better Allies for Women in the Workplace. Through research, advocacy, and practical tools, they have championed the essential role of men as partners in advancing women’s leadership.

At Power Up 2025, Brad and David will be honored for their commitment to demonstrating how men and women together can drive equity forward. Their leadership shows us that allyship is not just supportive words but courageous action that opens doors for others.

Here’s why you’ll want to be in the room when we honor Brad, David, and our other trailblazers:

Discover actionable strategies for fostering allyship within your own workplace

Connect with leaders who are reshaping the culture of organizations across industries

Gain tools to amplify inclusion and equity wherever you lead

Be inspired by the courage it takes to challenge norms and drive systemic change

This is more than recognition. It is an invitation to build workplaces that reflect the future we all deserve. Brad and David remind us that courage is contagious, and allyship is the spark that makes change possible.