Unleashing a new generation of LGBTQ2+ Leaders
LGBTQ+ people are underrepresented at every stage of the leadership pipeline. Visible LGBTQ+ leadership contributes to psychological safety, inclusivity & diversity in the workplace.
Let’s do better!
LGBTQ+ Leaders
7% of the world identifies as LGBTQ+, yet 46% of LGBTQ+ workers say they are closeted at work, and only 0.05% of Fortune 500 CEOs are out LGBTQ+ (Gallup 2022, Human Rights Campaign, 2018).
Out employees in safe environments are 20-30% more productive than those closeted (Coqual, 2022). Gay leaders produce 30-60% higher levels of engagement, satisfaction, and morale compared to straight bosses (Wiley, 2006). More visible LGBTQ+ leaders act as a symbol that companies value diversity, are wanting to hear all voices, sending a message that employees are valued for their individual experience.
SO…where are all the LGBTQ+ Leaders in senior leadership positions?
Enhance LGBTQ+ Leadership
Enhance Leadership is committed to empowering Queer Leaders to grow to their fullest potential, who then will go out to make a ripple for all LGBTQ2+ Leaders of tomorrow to do the same.
Enhance Leadership partners with AuthenticLeaders to serve progressive organizations in supporting LGBTQ2+ leaders to fulfill their true potential at work and beyond. We’ve learned so much from this developmental work, and are continuing to master the art of emboldening and empowering LGBTIQ talent.
We hope you find inspiration here to start envisioning the next stage of development for your LGBTQ folks within your organization, to enhance your position in the world of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, to experience the rewards of LGBTQ Leadership, and to Enhance the experience of all your employees by supporting and standing for LGBTQ Leadership potential.
“Jeremy lead a series of trainings with the team at Health Initiative for Men. The trainings were custom-designed for the team and were intended to address very specific issues that were, while not disastrous, contributing to tension in the workplace. Jeremy’s training matched the needs of the staff perfectly and produced a training that gave skills, and vocabulary to the team – but more importantly, provided an opportunity to co-create understanding and compassion amongst the team. I would highly recommend Jeremy’s training to people who have dynamic, creative teams. Jeremy meets people where they are at, and creates space with his presence and attention.”