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Did you know that poor work culture perpetuated in the nonprofit and healthcare sector leads to poor health outcomes for marginalized communities? I wrote Chapter 6, Exploring the Intersection of Nonprofit and Healthcare Management Leadership: Impact for Gender-Diverse Communities, with the intention of advocating for the #genderdiverse community and #communitiesofcolor. Nonprofit and #healthcare leaders have an ethical responsibility to serve their most vulnerable clients fully. However this cannot take place in environments that don’t foster human-centered decision making. Here’s a sneak peek of Chapter 6 in “Change Dynamics in Healthcare, Technological Innovations, and Complex Scenarios”: “In a study conducted by The National Council of #nonprofits in 2023, 50.2% of nonprofits reported experiencing workforce shortages due to levels of stress and burnout. In environments where burnout and emotional labor persist, the lasting impact falls on those who cannot advocate for themselves. Nonprofit and healthcare leaders have the power to determine the outcomes of their team's social health. Abidin (2017) discusses how when leaders have an engaged team, it leads to high-performing employees, which facilitates the success of any organization” (Nguyen, 2024). Now that Dr is my official pronoun, I cannot wait to continue publishing meaningful work to support my #transgender, #peopleofcolor , and #lgbtq community.

What does the word “impact” mean to you? 🌟 How do you make an impact in this world for the better? 🌍 Being part of an organization that was founded on the vision of impacting lives for the better has been an absolute joy. Mostly because I get to work alongside great people with big hearts. 💖 Are we perfect at Plant Therapy in doing this? No, but I can tell you we have a group of individuals who show me every day that each one of us can make a positive impact on others. 🌱 This year, I committed to meeting with every employee for 15 minutes, doing what the Jae Foundation calls #BootChecks.👢 I talk to each employee about them, their life, and their dreams. We try hard not to talk about work, but it may sneak in every now and then. 😊 Recently, I met with Jenna Fountain and was inspired by her commitment to impacting lives. Jenna & Tiffany started Queer Cupboard Food Pantry. They “provide non-perishable food and personal hygiene boxes for ANY member of the LGBTQIA+ community.” 🌈 For Pride Month, I want to shout out Jenna and her impact on the individuals she is helping. 🙌 Don’t overcomplicate what bringing a smile does for someone. 😊 Thank you, Jennifer Fountain for making an impact. 💕 #PrideMonth #Impact #LGBTQIA #QueerCupboard #DiversityAndInclusion #MakingADifference #EmployeeAppreciation #PositiveImpact #CommunitySupport #PlantTherapy #Leadership #Empowerment #Inspiration #HumanConnection #PlantTherapy

🌈 Reflecting on the activism of the 50s and 60s, we recognize nearly two decades of dedication, marked by blood, sweat, tears, and immense courage. These efforts have brought us to the buds and sprouts of progress we see today, but our journey is far from over! ↳ These 20 years have significantly raised awareness of LGBTQIA+ struggles, culminating in the Stonewall Riots in San Francisco, 1969. A moment, driven by the patrons of the Stonewall Inn, boldly declared "enough is enough" against systemic wrongdoings and normalized injustices. ↳ Looking back, it's crucial to remember the collective strength we hold as a community, society, and humanity to enact change. We have a responsibility to stand firm against false voices and ensure the representation and validation of marginalized groups. 📚 Learn more about meaningful historical moments featured in the accounts of PQE Group leaders Gilda D'Incerti, Danilo Neri, Luisa Cabria, Thomas Carganico #LGBTQIA #Community #Activism #Representation #PQEGroup

If you are a Leader, pay attention. ↓ Here's a new approach: Fearless StorySharing™ ✨ Meet my friends Hans and Luis. What they are igniting with the Sunday Afternoon Project will transition an entire generation. → Leaders should ask questions like "Who are you?" → Leaders should be creating a meaningful place to belong. → Leaders should be embracing all levels of diversity. Luis & Hans are building a world where Fearless StorySharing™ paves the way. This leadership development platform is next level. It opens minds and builds culture. It creates an environment where people WORK. Learn more. + Follow by ringing that 🔔 See their journey and recap from SXSW.

Being a part of the LGBTQ+ community shouldn’t hurt but there are times it does. As an individual and as a volunteer executive director of an organization I have done my best to be supportive, to be a member, to be a collaborator. I perhaps have offended people, asked too many questions, not fit into the right circles, not looked a certain way, been the right gender, had the right background, been into the same bars, had the same drinks, didn’t hang out a certain way, was the right age, or who knows what or why. That said I have given my heart and soul to humanity and community and have reached out in so many ways to ask for a working together place and space. I have felt more dismissed from peers than I ever should have. Perhaps it’s not seen or recognized but also I don’t want to say I’ve been hurt to people that are also working in the same spaces as me. I don’t want you to see this and think it’s you or something that makes you have a moment in your day. I also want to say that I have taken space to work with people and after so many years if I’m not the right fit I will shift to find spaces to fit my passions for community. If you are upset I’m not working with you or your focus it’s not like I haven’t reached out in some way and it’s not like I have dismissed you. If you are trying to poke fun at my path or existence I don’t have the energy to address it but the universe sees me and my heart and I will continually lift you up and your work up because I want community to succeed more than my name. I don’t want to infight, have back talk, take away from your path, steal your work, be anything less than fully supportive. I say this for so many reasons but also I say this to say that the community is under attack. If you’re not fully working with the organizations around you, why. Why is there any organization excluded from your circle and why aren’t you actively trying to heal those connections. Organizations aren’t one person and they should never be. Growth together, friendships, community, unity. The narrative of working together should be an action plan not a draft letter that doesn’t see the light of day. If I have ever done or said anything that made you walk away from anything I have been a part of speak on it to my face. I have been here long enough that every word you say comes back to me and you know that. It reminds me of a movie and a line, together as one. Isn’t it time to be as one, in a few years I won’t be here and neither will you. I would love our legacy be the advocacy and the change we are able to accomplish for the community together, please let this be our legacy.

🚨 NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN! THE EARL G. REUBEL SUPPLIER DIVERSITY AWARDS Recognizing healthcare industry leaders — individuals and organizations — who advocate for diversity within the healthcare supply chain. Honoring a Legacy The Supplier Diversity Earl G. Reubel Awards are awarded to those that are making significant progress in advancing supplier diversity in the healthcare industry. Owens & Minor is proud to partner with our diverse network of trusted suppliers to drive progress, productivity, and performance across the healthcare supply chain. We are honored to serve as a founding partner of these awards honoring Earl G. Reubel’s legacy. General Eligibility For each award category, consideration will be given to individuals and organizations that represent diverse and underrepresented populations and that demonstrate entrepreneurship, civic engagement, or professional service leadership and are actively engaged in impacting healthcare delivery and/or community wellness. Info: https://lnkd.in/eRvK6biJ #healthcare #healthcareindustry #businessdevelopment #governmentcontracting #smallbusinesses #businessowners #founders #nonprofits #entrepreneurs #sbe #dbe #mbe #wbe #lbe #mwbe #wosb #edwosb #veteranowned #womanowned #supplierdiversity #minorityowned #wealth #lgbtq #smallbusinessresources #small biz #grants #startups #disabledowned #funding

Being gay can be exhausting. We spend 50+ hours a week working our butts off to prove to our organizations that we are worth it. And those aren't 50 hours of meager work. It's perfectionist work. We put our souls into what we do, ensuring nothing gets in the way of our success. We live in large social circles. So our weekday evenings are filled with evening cocktails, networking, and volunteering. That doesn't account for our Stonewall sports or other events with friends. Then comes the weekend. THE WEEKEND. Some of us take Friday night off to relax from the week. Others hit the bars, clubs, or dinner parties with friends. And like work, we don't half-ass things. We go all out and empty the tank. Often, we do it again on Saturday night. Also. Who doesn't love a Sunday cocktail and a wiggle on the dancefloor? Somehow in the week and weekend, we fit in all our personal stuff. We go to the gym, do our laundry, and manage our affairs. And we fit in many long weekends. And in the summer, we somehow do 3 big trips. So, it is exhausting. And yet, I'm not sure I'd have it any other way. We work hard and we play hard. And sometimes, I don't think we take time for ourselves to explore. We have big decisions to make at work. Our lives are not standard. And we're trying somehow to fit our gay lives into this heteronormative world. Continually breaking norms. That's why I created Queer Leader Connections. It's a free hour-long group coaching session on the third Friday of each month. This month, we're having a Pride Month Celebration on Thursday, June 13th! It's a safe space. Come celebrate with us! 🎉 Register at the link below: https://lnkd.in/eGAsGD3C #networking #lgbtqia #pridemonth #pride #leadership

✅ Help us reach more people by liking, sharing, and commenting on this post. Your support is greatly appreciated. 🧠 𝐎𝐧 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 As a leader, it is important to be passionate about what you do and to truly believe in the value of your work. This passion will be contagious and will inspire those around you to be equally dedicated to achieving success. 🤘 𝗤𝘂𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆 I keep asking myself these three questions.. What do you have? What do you want? What will you give up? - Jack Ma 💡 𝗧𝗶𝗽 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆 Your Rainbow Logo Doesn’t Make You an Ally Here’s how to materially benefit LGBTQ+ communities year-round instead. https://lnkd.in/dJQszCG "#motivation #leadership #humanresources #mindset #success #careers #startups #management"

As we commence Global Pride Month at Lundbeck, we want to take this opportunity to celebrate diversity by honoring the movement in support of LGBTIQ+ culture and rights.   Throughout this month, our colleagues will come together to raise awareness. We will encourage courageous conversations about how to foster allyship - to stand up for each other, to amplify marginalized voices, and actively challenge biases.   Still, we know progress doesn’t happen at a moment in time. We have a responsibility to make Diversity, Equity & Inclusion part of everything we do - not only in June but every day. This starts with giving everyone a seat at the table. By including and respecting one another. And by being an active contributor to creating a world where everyone can live authentically as themselves. At Lundbeck, we’re committed to cultivating an environment where diversity thrives and every voice is heard. Our CEO, Charl van Zyl, shares his insights on why fostering inclusion isn’t just a policy, but a core part of our identity 👇 #PrideMonth #Unite #EveryBrainInTheGame

🌟 Over the past 3 years, in parallel to my product leadership role at BigID, I’ve also embraced the rewarding journey of mentoring early-stage startups. My focus has been on empowering LGBTQ+ founders to forge their paths, define strategies, and innovate fearlessly. This experience has not only broadened my perspective but also deepened my empathy for diverse users and buyers and forced me to explore new business models. 🚀 Recently, this mentorship journey has created a positive feedback loop, enhancing my strategic decision-making and bringing fresh insights to my role at BigID. 🔄 I’m eager to hear from my LinkedIn network: What are some of the best practices or innovative approaches you've encountered that have significantly broadened your perspective on your products? How have these insights influenced your strategy or decision-making processes? 📈 #Mentorship #Innovation #LGBTQSupport #ProductLeadership #StartUpLife