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LGBT Great Editorial shares considered commentary and insight on inclusion, leadership, and culture at work — informed by lived experience, evidence, and the voices of our global community.
By Lauren Cahill, Head of Operations and Careers Leader, LGBT Great
Throughout my career, I’ve been fortunate to work with some incredible advocates and role models, many of whom helped shape the leader I am today. Their belief in me opened doors, encouraged my growth, and inspired me to pay it forward. I’ve learned how powerful it is when someone sees your potential and chooses to champion it.
That said, I’ve also come to understand that not everyone has had that same experience. Through my work with LGBT Great, I’ve heard hundreds of stories, of LGBTQ+ people whose talents have been overlooked, whose identities have been questioned, and whose journeys have been shaped by exclusion rather than support. It has deepened my passion for allyship and my belief in the role we each play in building more inspiring workplaces.
Throughout my career, I’ve been fortunate to work with some incredible advocates and role models, many of whom helped shape the leader I am today. Their belief in me opened doors, encouraged my growth, and inspired me to pay it forward. I’ve learned how powerful it is when someone sees your potential and chooses to champion it.
That said, I’ve also come to understand that not everyone has had that same experience. Through my work with LGBT Great, I’ve heard hundreds of stories, of LGBTQ+ people whose talents have been overlooked, whose identities have been questioned, and whose journeys have been shaped by exclusion rather than support. It has deepened my passion for allyship and my belief in the role we each play in building more inspiring workplaces.
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