Kindness: The Secret Weapon for Modern Masculinity
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Resources & Recommendations
Books
- "Notes on Being a Man" by Scott Galloway - This book is described as a part memoir, part self-help book for boys, offering advice on what it means to be a good man and sharing the author's personal life stories.
- "The Four" by Scott Galloway - This was Scott Galloway's first book and is what initially connected him with Kara Swisher.
Podcasts
- On with Kara Swisher - This is Kara Swisher's podcast where Scott Galloway was a guest, and listeners are encouraged to listen to it for more content.
- Prof G - This is one of Scott Galloway's podcasts, mentioned as part of his work.
- Raging Moderates - This is another one of Scott Galloway's podcasts.
- The Long Game (Vox Media Podcast Network) - A podcast discussing national security stories and how presidents make big decisions.
People Mentioned
- Michelle Wolf (Comedian) - Scott Galloway's favorite comedian who posed a question for him on the podcast.
- Richard Reeves (Social Scientist) - Described by Scott Galloway as his "Yoda" on the subject of men and boys, and an author who has written on the topic.
- Jonathan Haidt (Social Psychologist, NYU Colleague) - An author and colleague of Scott Galloway who has also written about the topic of men and boys.
- Donald Trump (Former President of the United States) - Referenced as a role model for some young men, whose masculinity is conflated with coarseness and cruelty.
- Elon Musk (CEO of Tesla and SpaceX) - Referenced as a role model for some young men, embodying risk aggression but also veering into cruelty.
- Joe Rogan (Podcaster) - Mentioned in the context of the manosphere and regressive masculinity.
- Travis Kelce (NFL Player) - Suggested as a potential male role model.
- Pete Buttigieg (US Secretary of Transportation) - Suggested as a potential male role model.
- Van Jones (Political Commentator) - Suggested as a potential male role model, described as strong, smart, and a good provider.
- Barack Obama (Former President of the United States) - Suggested as a potential male role model.
- Muhammad Ali (Boxer) - Suggested as a potential male role model, known for his core principles.
- Hillary Clinton (Former US Secretary of State) - Referenced as demonstrating "wonderful masculinity" due to her strength.
- Wes Moore (Governor of Maryland) - Mentioned for his brave decision to focus his administration on struggling young men.
Organizations & Institutions
- New York University's Stern School of Business - Scott Galloway is a marketing professor at this institution.
- JPMorgan - Mentioned as a large financial institution.
- Catholic Church - Referenced in the context of abuse leading to reticence for men to get involved in boys' lives.
- NCAA - Mentioned in the context of transgender athletes in sports.
Websites & Online Resources
- thestrategist.com/giftscout - A feature from New York Magazine's The Strategist that helps users find gifts for specific people on their list.