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ARTICLE WORTH READING! On Forbes, “What’s The Purpose?” This Forbes article delves into the significance of defining purpose in leadership and its impact on driving success in organizations. It explores how aligning personal and organizational purpose can lead to increased motivation, engagement, and overall performance. We talk A LOT about this in our online LGBTQ+ & Ally program “The L.I.O.N.S. Program” … especially on our module on “Authenticity” and how effective leaders work within organizations that align with their own personal values. It’s hard to do your best when you’re at internal conflict with the values of where you work. https://lnkd.in/ewM__7tS #lgbtqa #diversity #inclusion #thegayleadershipdude #leadership

ARTICLE WORTH READING! “Your Queer Career®: Work Advice from ‘The Gay Leadership Dude’” on Watermark. “Hello ‘Gay Leadership Dude®’ I’m hoping you can help me. I work for a smaller organization that doesn’t have any real diversity, equity and inclusion efforts (there’s a few things here and there). Some of us want to get resources to bring more formalized DE&I programming to our workplace, specifically get funding for an LGBTQ(+) employee resource group, but need to sell it to our senior leaders. They know this should be a strategic focus, but we need to share the big ‘why’ to them. Any thoughts?” ~ ERG Adam & Steve Read the article to see what advice I suggested. https://lnkd.in/exAWWc9N #lgbtqa #diversity #inclusion #thegayleadershipdude #leadership

ARTICLE WORTH READING! “Your Queer Career®: Work Advice from ‘The Gay Leadership Dude’” on Watermark. “Hello ‘Gay Leadership Dude®’ I’m hoping you can help me. I work for a smaller organization that doesn’t have any real diversity, equity and inclusion efforts (there’s a few things here and there). Some of us want to get resources to bring more formalized DE&I programming to our workplace, specifically get funding for an LGBTQ(+) employee resource group, but need to sell it to our senior leaders. They know this should be a strategic focus, but we need to share the big ‘why’ to them. Any thoughts?” ~ ERG Adam & Steve Read the article to see what advice I suggested. https://lnkd.in/ebHrCn6D #lgbtqa #diversity #inclusion #thegayleadershipdude #leadership

ARTICLE WORTH READING! On Vantage Circle, “7 Prominent Leadership Trends For Companies In 2024” Leadership in 2024 is changing to focus more on promoting diversity and inclusion. Companies are realizing the value of embracing all types of leadership, including those from the LGBTQ+ Community. Inclusive Leaders are highly sought after, as organizations aim to cultivate environments that embrace everyone, no matter their background. https://lnkd.in/eEPhZZk2 #lgbtqa #diversity #inclusion #thegayleadershipdude #leadership

ARTICLE WORTH READING! On Forbes, “What’s The Purpose?” This Forbes article delves into the significance of defining purpose in leadership and its impact on driving success in organizations. It explores how aligning personal and organizational purpose can lead to increased motivation, engagement, and overall performance. We talk A LOT about this in our online LGBTQ+ & Ally program “The L.I.O.N.S. Program” … especially on our module on “Authenticity” and how effective leaders work within organizations that align with their own personal values. It’s hard to do your best when you’re at internal conflict with the values of where you work. https://lnkd.in/eqWQJujM #lgbtqa #diversity #inclusion #thegayleadershipdude #leadership

ARTICLE WORTH READING! On Vantage Circle, “7 Prominent Leadership Trends For Companies In 2024” Leadership in 2024 is changing to focus more on promoting diversity and inclusion. Companies are realizing the value of embracing all types of leadership, including those from the LGBTQ+ Community. Inclusive Leaders are highly sought after, as organizations aim to cultivate environments that embrace everyone, no matter their background. https://lnkd.in/eyD_ZdCa #lgbtqa #diversity #inclusion #thegayleadershipdude #leadership

Absolutely thrilled to be hosting the Fireside Chat with Lord Browne of Madingley titled "Transcending the Layers of Leadership & identity" at the OutBritain LGBTQ+ Business Summit! LGBTQ+ businesses make a significant and growing contribution to local communities and the UK economy, it's time to come together to celebrate and highlight the importance of diversity in business. We are down to our last 50 tickets so don't miss the opportunity to: • Master business skills critical for today's dynamic market. • Expand your network with industry leaders and like-minded businesses. • Learn to sell with purpose, elevating your impact and outreach. • Empower your identity in business, turning uniqueness into your superpower. • LGBTQ+ Businesses: Dive deep into growth tactics and connect with a vibrant community. • Corporates: Showcase your commitment to diversity and find diverse vendors. • Community Leaders: Join our Marketing Bootcamp for unparalleled brand engagement strategies. Be Part of Something Bigger OutConnect 2024 isn’t just an event, it’s a movement towards a more inclusive, successful, and diversified future for the business world. Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur, a corporate ally, or a community leader, this day promises to equip you with insights, connections, and strategies to thrive. Tickets on Sale Now! Don’t miss out on this unparalleled opportunity to grow, connect, and inspire. Secure your spot at OutConnect 2024 and be part of the change you wish to see. For tickets and more information, visit https://lnkd.in/eJZ8QUzb #OutConnect2024 #LGBTQBusiness #CorporateDiversity #supplierdiversity, #socialvalue #belonginbusiness

THIS WEEK ON Your Queer Career®: my weekly newsletter on LinkedIn focused on empowering LGBTQ+ (& Ally) professionals. Vol 8. This week’s question: Hello “Gay Leadership Dude®”… I’m exhausted. Like you, I live in Florida, and between the “Don’t Say Gay” fiasco and the “Stop WOKE Act ” shenanigans in our state alone, I’m feeling frustrated and lost; like we’re going backward. I try to promote equity both in our community as well as in my workplace (I’m one of the heads of our Employee Resource Group). What do you suggest I can do to keep up my spirits and continue the fight, and not get frustrated and give up? ~ Annoyed Advocate My 2¢ : This reflects my frustration and the negative emotions I've felt due to legislative attacks on the LGBTQ+ community, which have been compounded by the pandemic, economic concerns, and global conflicts. Drawing from my expertise in change management and resilience, I have a lot of insight into the importance of adapting to change and overcoming adversity. There are three key resilience strategies: maintaining a positive outlook, nurturing a healthy self-concept, and effectively handling ambiguity. I encourage taking action, however small, to make a positive impact. I want to remind everyone that you're not alone in your struggles. Stay positive, recognize your worth, and focus on what you can control, while allowing time for rest. WHAT DO YOU THINK? To stay connected, you can subscribe through the link below. And help me break the 4,000 subscriber mark? PLEASE? :^D https://lnkd.in/eH38iTuf #lgbtqa #diversity #inclusion #thegayleadershipdude #leadership

ARTICLE THROWBACK! On RVA Mag, I wrote, “Facing Inclusivity Pushback In The Workplace: Should You Fight Or Fly?” Should You Even TRY to Change the Org Culture? Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should. As an LGBTQ+ Leader, you have the skill and the passion to help facilitate change. But should you? That’s a wonderful and really thought-provoking question. And my first reaction: focus on that during your mindfulness exercises (covered in the following chapter). Seriously; if your organizational culture is really uninclusive to our LGBTQ+ brothers and sisters, that’s a lot of work in addition to your day job. Ask yourself: do you want to fight or fly from the challenge? https://lnkd.in/eUAfbU7H . #lgbtqa #diversity #inclusion #thegayleadershipdude #leadership

A 2024 Achivers Workforce Institute Survey uncovered this troubling statistic: LGBTQ+ employees are nearly 50% more likely to feel unsafe having difficult conversations with their managers. Those tough conversations vary widely, from world events that affect their community to personal matters that may affect their professional performance. As a manager, earning that trust is your responsibility. And with anti-LGBTQ+ legislation and rhetoric on the rise, that responsibility is more important than ever. Read the blog post from Achievers Workforce to learn more about cultivating a culture of inclusion and belonging that extends beyond Pride Month. https://lnkd.in/gj9wTHCG #AchieversWorkforce #DEI #Inclusion #Management