Can inclusion truly transform your business impact? Imagine what your business could achieve with a clear and actionable understanding of how inclusion drives tangible results. Let’s find out together on May 23rd at the Out & Loud LWP Leadership Forum hosted by Mist LGBTQ Foundation and Leading with Pride. Join us for an evening of insight and inspiration, featuring a dynamic panel discussion on the topic “Turning Inclusion into Business Impact." Following the discussion, enjoy a networking dinner with a diverse group of top executives and government officials. This is your chance to build meaningful connections, exchange ideas, and gain fresh perspectives on how inclusion can shape the future of your organization. What are your thoughts on the role of inclusion in business growth? Share your insights in the comments below! If you're interested in attending the event, please write to ankita@leadingwithpride.com and we will send you an invitation. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a conversation that could transform your business. We hope to see you at the forum! #InclusionInBusiness #EmpatheticLeadership #LeadershipForum #DiversityAndInclusion #LGBTQIAinPune #CorporateNetworking
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THIS WEEK ON Your Queer Career®: my weekly newsletter on LinkedIn focused on empowering LGBTQ+ (& Ally) professionals. Vol 28. This week’s Core Leadership Competency: In this edition let’s focus on “Leveraging Empathy” My 2¢ : In today’s fast-paced world, empathetic leadership is super important, especially for Queer Leaders. They often bring strong emotional intelligence to the table thanks to their unique experiences. This style of leadership is all about creating psychologically safe spaces, putting the team's well-being front and center, building solid relationships, and managing emotions to tackle conflicts head-on. By nurturing a culture filled with empathy and compassion, these leaders can seriously boost workplace vibes, encourage inclusion, and ramp up engagement. In the end, it all adds up to a more supportive and productive work environment that everyone can thrive in! WHAT DO YOU THINK? To stay connected, you can subscribe through the link below. And help me break the 5,000 subscriber mark? PLEASE? :^D https://lnkd.in/eQZAehD3 #lgbtqa #diversity #inclusion #thegayleadershipdude #leadership
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THIS WEEK ON Your Queer Career®: my weekly newsletter on LinkedIn focused on empowering LGBTQ+ (& Ally) professionals. Vol 28. This week’s Core Leadership Competency: In this edition let’s focus on “Leveraging Empathy” My 2¢ : In today’s fast-paced world, empathetic leadership is super important, especially for Queer Leaders. They often bring strong emotional intelligence to the table thanks to their unique experiences. This style of leadership is all about creating psychologically safe spaces, putting the team's well-being front and center, building solid relationships, and managing emotions to tackle conflicts head-on. By nurturing a culture filled with empathy and compassion, these leaders can seriously boost workplace vibes, encourage inclusion, and ramp up engagement. In the end, it all adds up to a more supportive and productive work environment that everyone can thrive in! WHAT DO YOU THINK? To stay connected, you can subscribe through the link below. And help me break the 5,000 subscriber mark? PLEASE? :^D https://lnkd.in/eH38iTuf #lgbtqa #diversity #inclusion #thegayleadershipdude #leadership
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Navigating the Road to Inclusion: Celebrating LGBTQ+ Leadership 🌈✨ In the spirit of Pride Month, it’s essential to recognize the strides we've made towards inclusivity and the contributions of LGBTQ+ leaders in reshaping the business landscape. As we mark this month's journey, let's reflect on both our victories and the challenges that lie ahead in our pursuit of a diverse and inclusive workplace. What milestones have we achieved, and what barriers do we still need to overcome? LGBTQ+ leaders bring invaluable insights that drive innovation and lead to more robust, compassionate leadership models. This week, I’ve focused on showcasing how embracing diversity not only enhances our work environments but also propels business success. However, the path to true inclusivity requires unwavering commitment and continuous effort from every one of us. As a leadership coach, I advocate for conscious allyship, which involves both action and awareness. A practical step you can take today is to evaluate your own workplace policies through an inclusivity lens. Are they comprehensive? Do they support everyone equally? Start these conversations at your organization, and let's strive to enact real change. Let’s keep pushing forward. How will you contribute to nurturing an inclusive culture at your workplace? Let’s discuss and drive impactful change together! 🌟 Embrace diversity. Promote inclusivity. Lead with empathy. 🌟 #PrideMonth2024 #LGBTQLeadership #BusinessInclusion #AllyshipInAction #InclusiveLeadership
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Tune into this amazing panel discussion on inclusive leadership with Christy Fryer on June 21st!
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Celebrating Pride Month is more than just honoring the LGBTQ+ community—it's an essential reminder of the values that drive Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in our workplaces. As leaders, our commitment to DEI should be reflected in our actions every day, fostering an environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. Authentic leadership is at the heart of this mission. By embracing our true selves and encouraging others to do the same, we create a culture of openness and trust. This authenticity paves the way for deeper connections, greater collaboration, and innovative thinking. Coaching plays a pivotal role in this journey. Effective coaching empowers individuals to explore and express their identities, navigate challenges, and reach their full potential. Through empathetic and inclusive coaching practices, we support our teams in becoming their best selves, both personally and professionally. This Pride Month, let's reaffirm our dedication to authentic leadership and inclusive coaching. Together, we can build a workplace where diversity thrives and everyone can celebrate their unique contributions. 🏳️🌈 #PrideMonth #DEI #DELP #AuthenticLeadership #Coaching #Inclusion #Diversity
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How Can We Turn Temporary Awareness into Permanent Change? 🌈✨ As we approach the end of Pride Month, it's crucial to reflect on the vibrant stories and powerful discussions that have shaped these past weeks. But what happens when the rainbow flags are folded away? This question brings us to Day 28 of our 30-day series focusing on LGBTQ+ Pride and equality. This week's theme, "From Moment to Movement: Embedding Inclusion in Organizational DNA," challenges us to sustain the momentum of Pride Month throughout the year. A key component of this sustainable inclusion is establishing robust mechanisms for feedback and accountability within our organizations. How can we ensure that the voices of LGBTQ+ employees are not only heard but acted upon? Here's a tip: Create multiple, accessible channels for feedback that guarantee anonymity and protection from retaliation. This could be through digital platforms, suggestion boxes, or regular, structured team meetings. Leadership must not only welcome this feedback but also demonstrate through actions that they are committed to making changes based on what they learn. Something to try: Start with "listening sessions" where leaders do just that—listen. These sessions can be eye-opening and serve as a starting point for developing more structured feedback mechanisms. As an ally and a learner, I invite all leaders to join me in committing to this continuous journey of growth and inclusion. Let’s not view inclusion as a checkbox but as an ongoing dialogue that enriches our workplaces and our lives. 📣 Call to action: If you're a leader, pledge to implement at least one new feedback mechanism in your team or organization by the end of next month. Share your commitments below to inspire others! #PrideMonth2024 #InclusionInAction #DiversityAndInclusion #SustainableChange #Leadership #Accountability
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