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
“We will always be hated. People just don’t like gay people. “We have to understand that. Live with it. Not let it get us down, and not be surprised that so many people in this world hate us. We’re not fighting hard enough.”
Larry Kramer shares wisdom on advocacy and activist at OutNEXT | Out Leadership
Out Leadership helps companies connect with talent, transform organizations and compete on social purpose."Women's rights or gay rights or healthcare rights, those are domestic issues," a senior State Department official said, distinguishing them from unalienable rights. "At some point gay marriage might be considered one of those, but this is an issue that's being worked out on a nation-state level."
Pompeo State Department seeks to redefine "human rights" | Out Leadership
Out Leadership helps companies connect with talent, transform organizations and compete on social purpose.“I lasted three days at the Pentagon without having to out myself, versus four years on a submarine when nobody ever asked a question."
Veterans and activists give perspective on transgender military policy at OutNEXT | Out Leadership
Out Leadership helps companies connect with talent, transform organizations and compete on social purpose.“What we’re asking those companies to do is to apply their corporate values to their political giving,” said Zero for Zeroes head Lane Hudson. “They create safe and welcoming workspaces for their LGBT+ employees. They market to LGBT+ customers."
When FCB's creative team suggested an advertisement featuring two men holding hands, a member of the client team replied that "we don't do gay at Nivea," according to AdAge.
FCB drops client Nivea after alleged homophobic comment | Out Leadership
Out Leadership helps companies connect with talent, transform organizations and compete on social purpose.Secretary Sebelius writes: "I sincerely hope you will take a few moments of your time to stand up for your transgender family members, colleagues and friends."
Kathleen Sebelius writes letter asking Out Leaders to oppose new transphobic policy | Out Leadership
Out Leadership helps companies connect with talent, transform organizations and compete on social purpose.Check out this video of Lou Aversano, US CEO at Ogilvy, speaking at the 2019 #OutNEXT Global Summit about the distinction between reputation and character, and what it means for companies working to build LGBT+ inclusion. #ReturnOnEquality #OutLEADER #OutTAKES
We loved this thoughtful and nuanced take on the ways corporations help further progress in #LGBTQ equality conversations from our friend Bob Witeck, published yesterday in the Dallas Morning News.
Corporations make a real difference for LGBTQ Americans
American businesses are among our most dedicated champions for equal rights for LGBTQ citizens. Some trailblazers, such as American Airlines,...We've kicked off our 6th annual #OutNEXT Global Summit, sponsored by Barclays, PwC, RBC Capital Markets and Greenberg Traurig, LLP. More than 200 emerging LGBT+ business leaders have gathered in New York to hear from LGBT+ and ally executives and leaders of the equality movement. Learn more about the slate of speakers at the link. #businessleaders #equality #lgbt #returnonequality
“We will always be hated. People just don’t like gay people. We have to understand that. Live with it. Not let it get us down, and not be surprised that so many people in this world hate us. We’re not fighting hard enough.” https://t.co/MKQSYkvtFC
"Women's rights or gay rights or healthcare rights, those are domestic issues," a senior State Department official said, distinguishing them from unalienable rights. https://t.co/oVekRtgldv
Openly transgender leader at Indian startup Swiggy changes the conversation: " A lot of transgender people do not have the right set of qualification, skills, or training to reach out, and accept a corporate job." https://t.co/gFi4DrcYbT
"What we’re asking those companies to do is to apply their corporate values to their political giving,” said Zero for Zeroes head Lane Hudson. “They create safe and welcoming workspaces for their LGBT employees. They market to LGBT+ customers."
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HEADS UP! You have until tomorrow to file a comment with @HHSGov on the changes it's proposing to Section #1557 of the #ACA, which will make it harder for #transgender people to access #healthcare! Click through to learn more and act now! https://t.co/Md3KadnWNi
When FCB's creative team suggested an advertisement featuring two men holding hands, a member of the client team replied that "we don't do gay at Nivea," according to AdAge. https://t.co/owLmkDWbq5
We loved this thoughtful and nuanced take on the ways corporations help further progress in #LGBTQ equality conversations from our friend @Bob_Witeck, published yesterday in @dallasnews https://t.co/xIT4ze0bvp