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I hid most of my life, and my personal journey was directly impressed that I increased my business. My company, solid, has been flying under the radar for years. Our team developed incredible work and made long partnerships with some modern brands in the world for years, but no one knew who we were.
Today, I am a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community, and I feel intensely that more than ever, it is important Not Hide – both personal and professional. That’s why I am writing this here.
When I was a young man in my early years, I didn’t know a single person. Not one The only pictures of the quirky people were films and the media, which were either presented to them as a villain or boys who like to wear high heels – of which I didn’t identify. If I knew only one person like me, it would change the pace of my life.
Since then, Harvey milk has become an inspiration. When I was young, I only knew about it that he was in trouble in San Francisco, who was sorry and illegally killed. But the more I learn about it, the more I understand why diversity, equality and involvement efforts are very important for the future of business.
According to the DEI program, praise, there are steps that are designed to create work venues and communities where people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences get equal opportunities for success, valuable and meaningful partnerships. In the business world, it means creating a working environment that is open, honest and safe so anyone – it doesn’t matter where they come from, who they love or what they believe – they can demonstrate their real work.
And in addition, studies show that investment in DEI has a direct impact on business success. A 2023 Mac Cancity Report It was revealed, “a strong business issue for ethnic diversity is also a permanent time, which is likely to increase by 39 % for those in the upper part of ethnic representation compared to the bottom.”
The Boston Consulting Group released a study before In 2018, it appears that “companies who have reported an average diversity in their management teams have also reported innovation revenue, which is 19 percent points higher than on average leadership companies.”
So, how can you learn from my story and keep priority to DI? In view of the principles of milk, let’s take a look at some ways that you can get personally and take your business to the next level.
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As a show of power
Milk won the idea that curiosity changes hearts and minds. Just as he urged people to come out, if you highlight the things that make your brand different. Telling people who you are do not separate anyone-each has the right to choose the thing they want to support-and it can also create a strong unity of the brand because consumers have become so driven. Whether your business is the owner of LGBTQIA+, in minority ownership, a woman’s property or just a small, independent shop, slogans with roofs and use this community exposure to make real contact.
Leadership in leadership
As a business, there is a direct result of authenticity under the leadership. Any business can make claims about its mission and values, but if it does not come from a place of fact, no one will buy what you are selling. If you want to guide a business that people believe and stand for it, you need to share your “why”. Why do you do what you do? Why is your business associated with a particular purpose or community? Why is this so important to you? Stay open Let people go in. And be afraid to show that leaders are human too.
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Economic Employment
Milk realized that equality was not just social. It is also economic. Raising awareness about their brand differences and the efforts that support these organizations in the organizations also provide ramps to new business opportunities and relationships, because-as I have learned-there will be other companies who want to contribute to business like you. In addition, empowering this kind of cooperation creates opportunities for other people in your community, which leads to more comprehensive development. Which brings me to your next point …
Inspiration for others
You can be an inspiration for others. I used to think that maybe my story doesn’t matter-and I acknowledge that many people there are fighting big battles than me-but even the smallest stories of self-acceptance, development and love. At the end of the day, the business and their fall are the only people. Showing as a role model for the next generation means creating a safe place for them to start their purpose -driven businesses and services.
“Hope will never be silent”
This, in my opinion, is the most important principle. Famous milk words remind me that representation is important. The business should reflect the people they serve. The period I hope more brands will have the bravery to fight for their people. It is fortunate to work with many solid brands that are just doing it.
This is an interesting time for DEI in the United States. Since January, it seems that the brand has been in the news to reduce its DEI efforts after the brand, and this is a real blow every time. But for each brand to overtake your DEI efforts, there is at least one – hopefully – who is doubling the principles of Harvey milk, is doing the right thing through its people and consumers.
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So, as you consider the stand that you want to take your own business, ask yourself these important questions: What does you feel true with you and your brand? What do you want to see people and how you can be affected for others? How can you create more transparency to perform this? Remember the words of milk. And don’t be silent.