creating Return on Equality®
The people we call #OutLEADERs are intuitive, open, and innovative – and their experiences
have helped them learn how to leverage their identities and make an impact in business.
In this series, we’re honored to share stories and insights from some
of the incredible business leaders we’ve engaged in our work around the world.
Out Leadership posts
"All the young people who have been completely disowned by their families, people who are HIV positive because they had to engage in survival sex work, who are homeless—they would come to the Center and laugh and smile and twirl. They found a way to create families and to love each other, and to love themselves, and that inspired me." -Tiq Milan on working with LGBT+ youth #OutLEADER
outleadership.com
Tiq Milan is the founder of Milan Media Group, a content creation and consulting firm that is dedicated to creating narratives of queer people and their allies. Tiq speaks and writes about intersectional leadership, transgender rights and racial justice. He shares stories of his life and how his tra...The study also found that 74% of respondents were aware of their companies’ diversity programs, yet only 33% felt they were beneficial. D&I programs need to make a bigger impact to retain and nurture the best talent. #ReturnOnEquality
outleadership.com
Out Leadership helps companies connect with talent, transform organizations and compete on social purpose.SCOTUS may not be itching to take up LGBT+ protections under Title VII, but the issue is heating up in lower courts.
Lower courts weigh LGBT+ job bias claims | Out Leadership
outleadership.com
Out Leadership helps companies connect with talent, transform organizations and compete on social purpose."I’ve worked with Out Leadership over the years, both as ambassador and as a private citizen. Out Leadership is uniquely situated to help companies make the world a better place. We can make the corporate world safe and welcoming for all LGBT+ people – and harness the energy of the private sector to promote equality on a global basis." -Rufus Gifford, former aide to President Barack Obama, former U.S. Ambassador to Denmark, and Out Leadership Senior Advisor #OutLEADER
Rufus Gifford | Out Leadership
outleadership.com
Rufus Gifford is a civic leader, public speaker, and an advocate for Democratic causes. A former aide to President Barack Obama, from 2013 to 2017, he served as the U.S. Ambassador to Denmark, where he led efforts to address the effects of climate change, build international coalitions, and invest i...We're delighted to announce that Rufus Gifford, former aide to President Barack Obama and the former U.S. Ambassador to Denmark, is joining the Out Leadership team as a Senior Advisor.
Ambassador Rufus Gifford joins Out Leadership as Senior Advisor | Out Leadership
outleadership.com
Out Leadership helps companies connect with talent, transform organizations and compete on social purpose.According to a study by EY, employees expect to find belonging at work, and when they do, outcomes improve, including higher productivity, engagement, and motivation. #ReturnOnEquality
1 in 11 people in Japan now identify as LGBT+ according to a new study from Dentsu, an increase of 1.3% since 2015. And 68.5% of respondents indicated that they were familiar with the acronym “LGBT”, compared with only 37.6% in 2015.
New survey finds more identifying as LGBT+ in Japan as social awareness grows | Out Leadership
outleadership.com
Out Leadership helps companies connect with talent, transform organizations and compete on social purpose."We have to have the whole person show up at work. We find ourselves in a particular point in history when there’s a great deal of uncertainty. People have concerns that stay with them through their workdays." -Reverend Mark Fowler, Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding #OutLEADER
outleadership.com
Mark Fowler is the Deputy Chief Executive Officer at the Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding, where he oversees all of Tanenbaum's program areas and works with operations, fund development and communications. Mark is also responsible for program development, project management and the....Happy Lunar New Year from our team! May the #YearofthePig bring good fortune to you and yours, and progress to LGBT+ people and our allies all around the world.
New York State is making strides in protecting its 78,000+ transgender citizens.
New York passes historic transgender anti-discrimination law | Out Leadership
outleadership.com
Out Leadership helps companies connect with talent, transform organizations and compete on social purpose.
We *love* this - especially the thoughtful approach to #LGBT benefits and #transgender health! @barillagroup @Barilla @BarillaUS #ReturnOnEquality #leadership #business #future https://t.co/Nb83nX6Etr
#LoveWins...in Japan! #loveislove https://t.co/99meoSDgA6
On #LGBT youth: "They found a way to create families and to love each other and to love themselves. If they could have a smile on their face, then damn it, so can I." -@TheMrMilan #OutLEADER #transrightsarehumanrights #wontbeerased #BlackHistoryMonth https://t.co/1bwxXPQbqi
We stand with @jeanwyllys_real and Brazil's #LGBT community. #Brazil #LGBTQtwitter https://t.co/KFeMlqnLKX
This new poll by @BCG underscores the importance of investing meaningfully in #diversity and #inclusion in #business. #ReturnOnEquality https://t.co/Wzhkrcz02b
Will 2019 be a big year for #LGBT worker protections and #TitleVII? #SCOTUS #LGBTQtwitter https://t.co/X0Eny9qtXA
Our members @Citi and @bakermckenzie have been recognized as two of the UK's best #LGBT inclusive employers! Your commitment to #diversity and #inclusion is outstanding. Well done! #business #lawtwitter #leadership #LGBTQoftwitter https://t.co/3Sn97ipYng
Gifford’s new gig ⬇️ https://t.co/aFNlo1WCTp
"If you don’t really focus on building your culture in a way that’s overtly focused on #diversity, then it works temporarily but it’s not going to work for a long time." @BlackRock CHRO Jeff Smith for @Merryckmentor by @AdamBBryant @DavidReimer #leadership #business #lgbt