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These Role Models are at the forefront of driving innovative strategies, initiatives and enabling the change that we so need to see! Meet our Top 5 Outstanding Future Leaders this year: - <a class="link" href="https://uk.linkedin.com/in/brunagil?trk=public_post-text" target="_self" data-tracking-control-name="public_post-text" data-tracking-will-navigate>Bruna Gil</a>, <a class="link" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/linkedin?trk=public_post-text" target="_self" data-tracking-control-name="public_post-text" data-tracking-will-navigate>LinkedIn</a> - <a class="link" href="https://uk.linkedin.com/in/jacqui-rhule-dagher-%F0%9F%8F%B3%EF%B8%8F%E2%80%8D%F0%9F%8C%88-53028566?trk=public_post-text" target="_self" data-tracking-control-name="public_post-text" data-tracking-will-navigate>Jacqui Rhule-Dagher 🏳️🌈</a>, <a class="link" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/hoganlovells?trk=public_post-text" target="_self" data-tracking-control-name="public_post-text" data-tracking-will-navigate>Hogan Lovells</a> - <a class="link" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandercammy?trk=public_post-text" target="_self" data-tracking-control-name="public_post-text" data-tracking-will-navigate>Alexander Cammy</a>, <a class="link" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/paramountco?trk=public_post-text" target="_self" data-tracking-control-name="public_post-text" data-tracking-will-navigate>Paramount</a> - <a class="link" href="https://uk.linkedin.com/in/deonpillay?trk=public_post-text" target="_self" data-tracking-control-name="public_post-text" data-tracking-will-navigate>Deon Pillay CMgr MCMI</a>, <a class="link" href="https://uk.linkedin.com/company/legal-&-general?trk=public_post-text" target="_self" data-tracking-control-name="public_post-text" data-tracking-will-navigate>Legal & General</a> - <a class="link" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamindelk?trk=public_post-text" target="_self" data-tracking-control-name="public_post-text" data-tracking-will-navigate>Ben Delk</a>, <a class="link" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/amazon-web-services?trk=public_post-text" target="_self" data-tracking-control-name="public_post-text" data-tracking-will-navigate>Amazon Web Services (AWS)</a> and learn more about some of the amazing initiatives they are driving for change: <a class="link" href="https://www.linkedin.com/redir/redirect?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbit%2Ely%2F3UOgLR9&urlhash=yc0e&trk=public_post-text" target="_self" rel="nofollow" data-tracking-control-name="public_post-text" data-tracking-will-navigate>https://bit.ly/3UOgLR9</a> Hear from some of our Future Leaders like <a class="link" href="https://ch.linkedin.com/in/liamklenk?trk=public_post-text" target="_self" data-tracking-control-name="public_post-text" data-tracking-will-navigate>Liam Klenk</a>, <a class="link" href="https://de.linkedin.com/in/jenpolzin?trk=public_post-text" target="_self" data-tracking-control-name="public_post-text" data-tracking-will-navigate>Jen Polzin</a> and <a class="link" href="https://au.linkedin.com/in/damian-bachor-686510114?trk=public_post-text" target="_self" data-tracking-control-name="public_post-text" data-tracking-will-navigate>Damian Bachor</a> on our YouTube channel here: <a class="link" href="https://www.linkedin.com/redir/redirect?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnkd%2Ein%2Fe3f55NbY&urlhash=SRQX&trk=public_post-text" target="_self" rel="nofollow" data-tracking-control-name="public_post-text" data-tracking-will-navigate>https://lnkd.in/e3f55NbY</a> Announced earlier today: ✨ Top 100 Outstanding Executives: <a class="link" href="https://www.linkedin.com/redir/redirect?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnkd%2Ein%2FeXMbbinK&urlhash=ryHb&trk=public_post-text" target="_self" rel="nofollow" data-tracking-control-name="public_post-text" data-tracking-will-navigate>https://lnkd.in/eXMbbinK</a> ✨ Top 40 Outstanding Advocates: <a class="link" href="https://www.linkedin.com/redir/redirect?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnkd%2Ein%2FezU4Y5Ay&urlhash=CBfU&trk=public_post-text" target="_self" rel="nofollow" data-tracking-control-name="public_post-text" data-tracking-will-navigate>https://lnkd.in/ezU4Y5Ay</a> Congratulations to all of those featured in our 2024 Outstanding Role Model Lists supported by <a class="link" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/youtube?trk=public_post-text" target="_self" data-tracking-control-name="public_post-text" data-tracking-will-navigate>YouTube</a>! 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What to Expect: - Insightful Interviews: Hear from <a class="link" href="https://www.linkedin.com/signup/cold-join?session_redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Ffeed%2Fhashtag%2Flgbtq&trk=public_post-text" target="_self" data-tracking-control-name="public_post-text" data-tracking-will-navigate>#LGBTQ</a>+ leaders in <a class="link" href="https://www.linkedin.com/signup/cold-join?session_redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Ffeed%2Fhashtag%2Facademia&trk=public_post-text" target="_self" data-tracking-control-name="public_post-text" data-tracking-will-navigate>#academia</a> as they share their experiences, challenges, and triumphs. - Spotlight Features: Discover how these leaders' identities intersect with their leadership journeys, promoting inclusive leadership practices. - <a class="link" href="https://www.linkedin.com/signup/cold-join?session_redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Ffeed%2Fhashtag%2Finclusive&trk=public_post-text" target="_self" data-tracking-control-name="public_post-text" data-tracking-will-navigate>#Inclusive</a> <a class="link" href="https://www.linkedin.com/signup/cold-join?session_redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Ffeed%2Fhashtag%2Fleadership&trk=public_post-text" target="_self" data-tracking-control-name="public_post-text" data-tracking-will-navigate>#Leadership</a> Tips: Learn strategies to create welcoming and supportive environments for LGBTQ+ individuals in <a class="link" href="https://www.linkedin.com/signup/cold-join?session_redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Ffeed%2Fhashtag%2Facademic&trk=public_post-text" target="_self" data-tracking-control-name="public_post-text" data-tracking-will-navigate>#academic</a> settings. Who we are: <a class="link" href="https://www.linkedin.com/signup/cold-join?session_redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Ffeed%2Fhashtag%2Fscilead&trk=public_post-text" target="_self" data-tracking-control-name="public_post-text" data-tracking-will-navigate>#Scilead</a> aims to empower scientists to lead themselves and others, while promoting sustainable practices that enhance the well-being and thriving of individuals at all levels of academia. Using holistic leadership practices, academics of all levels and disciplines can contribute to a sustainable future in science - on a sociological, ecological and economical level. <a class="link" href="https://www.linkedin.com/redir/redirect?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Escilead%2Ede&urlhash=IDuj&trk=public_post-text" target="_self" rel="nofollow" data-tracking-control-name="public_post-text" data-tracking-will-navigate>https://www.scilead.de</a> <a class="link" href="https://www.linkedin.com/signup/cold-join?session_redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Ffeed%2Fhashtag%2Flgbtq&trk=public_post-text" target="_self" data-tracking-control-name="public_post-text" data-tracking-will-navigate>#LGBTQ</a>+ <a class="link" href="https://www.linkedin.com/signup/cold-join?session_redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Ffeed%2Fhashtag%2Fstem&trk=public_post-text" target="_self" data-tracking-control-name="public_post-text" data-tracking-will-navigate>#STEM</a> <a class="link" href="https://www.linkedin.com/signup/cold-join?session_redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Ffeed%2Fhashtag%2Fberlin&trk=public_post-text" target="_self" data-tracking-control-name="public_post-text" data-tracking-will-navigate>#Berlin</a> aims to enhance the visibility of LGBTQ+ individuals in STEM fields. 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Seriously. Imagine spending two whole days at <a class="link" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/citi?trk=public_post-text" target="_self" data-tracking-control-name="public_post-text" data-tracking-will-navigate>Citi</a>’s global headquarters in NYC surrounded by 220 emerging <a class="link" href="https://www.linkedin.com/signup/cold-join?session_redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Ffeed%2Fhashtag%2Flgbtq&trk=public_post-text" target="_self" data-tracking-control-name="public_post-text" data-tracking-will-navigate>#LGBTQ</a> rockstar leaders from over 11 countries, all nominated to attend by their <a class="link" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/out-leadership?trk=public_post-text" target="_self" data-tracking-control-name="public_post-text" data-tracking-will-navigate>Out Leadership</a> member companies (my strict criteria: high-potential, high-performing, 5-8 years in career), and getting to see them engage with each other (often their first time meeting other LGBTQ business leaders in a non-bar setting), and knowing they’ll get to learn from CEOs, thought leaders and trailblazers—something I could have never imagined when I started on Wall Street in 1998. Back then, gay networking only existed outside the corporate walls, in bars, with groups like the New York Gay Bankers Group (which became FSIX, which became OpenFinance), and there was definitely no such thing as a leadership curriculum to help LGBTQ leaders understand their superpowers. That’s why I started OutNEXT 11 years ago. To give the next generation of my community something my generation never had: an opportunity to meet other <a class="link" href="https://www.linkedin.com/signup/cold-join?session_redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Ffeed%2Fhashtag%2Foutleaders&trk=public_post-text" target="_self" data-tracking-control-name="public_post-text" data-tracking-will-navigate>#outleaders</a> in business, to experience best-in-class leadership development (built on the idea that we have OUTVantage) and ideally to find mentors and sponsors for their careers. And we’ve done it. Since 2013, over 4,500 of the brightest young LGBTQ leaders have participated in OutNEXT in New York, London, Hong Kong, Sydney, Sao Paolo, Los Angeles—and we’re adding in Toronto this Fall. They’ve taken the leadership lessons we’ve given them, connected with each other (they’re all part of a private global LinkedIn group once they “graduate”), and have gone on to do some pretty amazing things in the world. I couldn’t be more proud of these kiddos if I tried (<a class="link" href="https://www.linkedin.com/signup/cold-join?session_redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Ffeed%2Fhashtag%2Fgaydad&trk=public_post-text" target="_self" data-tracking-control-name="public_post-text" data-tracking-will-navigate>#gaydad</a>). So if you’ve been nominated to the OutNEXT Class of 2024, I look forward to meeting you next week (and congrats!)! As I do each year the week before the Summit, I am happy to share that I have saved 5 spots for self-nominations from the broader non-OL member community. If you’d like to be considered for one of the open spots, please email <a class="link" href="https://www.linkedin.com/redir/redirect?url=mailto%3Aevents%40outleadership%2Ecom&urlhash=hnA9&trk=public_post-text" target="_self" rel="nofollow" data-tracking-control-name="public_post-text" data-tracking-will-navigate>events@outleadership.com</a>. 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OutNEXT is Out Leadership’s global talent accelerator, designed to help emerging LGBTQ+ leaders harness their OutVANTAGE™ – the leadership strengths that come from their LGBTQ+ experience. 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We can’t wait to see you there! 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I was shocked as she always claimed to be an ally and had spoken at DEI forums. I asked her, "Does this question come to your mind for other communities as well?" She replied, "Oh no, I'm a big ally. For people with disabilities or women, we see the person and instantly know, but we can't do so for LGBTQ+ people." Her team echoed her sentiment, expressing concerns that people would abuse the opportunity. One team member said, "Job seekers go to any extent, so lying about identity isn't a big deal for them." It took me significant time to educate them that just because some aspects of diversity aren't visible doesn't mean they don't exist or are less important. Convincing them that, given the mental, emotional, and societal challenges that marginalized communities face, it's rare for one to simply lie about their identity was another challenge. 3 months later, they created a success story out of it. Were she and her team really allies? 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Last night, I had the pleasure of spending time with my MA Pride peers, watching 'Milk' (Look it up, it's great), eating pizza, and socializing. MA Pride dedicated a cozy pizza movie night to commemorate LGBTQ+ History Month, which got me thinking. Who was the first queer individual I learned about in history? It was probably Alan Turing. I was introduced to him in my Computer Science class as the man who won World War II. While this narrative may not have been completely accurate, there’s no denying his significant contributions and the countless lives he impacted. What I found more disheartening is what transpired after the war. I won’t go into any gruesome details, but it reinforces the need for discussing LGBTQ+ History openly. It’s important that we shed light on individuals like Turing who have shaped our society, allowing us the freedoms we enjoy every day. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I think it’s important that businesses have 'safe spaces' like the MA Pride Network for employees to talk about issues they face in a work setting. 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