The Souls of Queer Folk

In today's conversation Judith Germain speaks to Dr Joel Davis Brown about LGBTQ+ leadership and his book "The Souls of Queer Folk". They discuss the challenges around intersectionality and how different identity groups are often viewed and treated in the UK versus the US. They explore how the LGBTQ+ community has navigated these issues and the importance of honouring diverse perspectives.

Key Takeaways

• LGBTQ+ wisdom and experiences offer valuable leadership lessons applicable to all
• Transformational leadership requires internal self-examination and growth to create positive external change
• Diversity of thought and lived experiences strengthens teams and organisations
• Attempts to erase or suppress LGBTQ+ identities are harmful and limit societal progress

In this conversation Joel explains how the LGBTQ+ community's experiences with navigating adversity and uncertainty, have cultivated valuable leadership skills and insights that can benefit all of society. He discusses how LGBTQ+ people have transformed communities and how their wisdom and resilience offer important lessons in transformational leadership.

Dr Joel Davis Brown is a top corporate diversity and inclusion expert who holds a BA in political science and a JD from the University of Virginia Law School and has worked with leading organisations across six continents. This includes Apple, Charles Schwab, General Mills and many more.

You can find out more about our guest and today's episode in this Maverick Paradox Magazine article here.

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