Beyond the Archive: The History Lesson Your Workplace Needs Now
This LGBTQ+ History Month, join Beyond the Archive, a live panel where we will unlock the strategic power of LGBTQ+ history to inform & reinvigorate your strategies to build belonging at work.
In an era where diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives are under intense scrutiny and societal divides feel wider than ever, many leaders are struggling to find a sustainable path forward. They’re searching for new policies, new buzzwords, and new training, but often, the most powerful insights lie not ahead, but behind us.
The real answers to building a truly resilient, inclusive, and fair workplace aren’t just in the present or future; they’re in remembering the profound lessons of our past.
Learn from Leaders Who Revolutionized Belonging
We invite you to join us for an important live event, Beyond the Archive, where we unlock the strategic power of LGBTQ+ history to inform and reinvigorate your commitment to building belonging at work. This isn’t just an interesting dialogue; you’ll gain actionable strategies to help you navigate through moments of uncertainty.
During these incomprehensible times, where fear and division may threaten the bonds of your team, history offers a powerful path forward—one built on empathy, perspective-taking, and proven resilience.
Sponsored by the Imagine Belonging Podcast, I have the distinct honor of hosting two incredible panelists to help guide this conversation:
Bennett Singer: Emmy-nominated filmmaker and co-director of the acclaimed documentaries Cured and Brother Outsider: The Life of Bayard Rustin.
Monique Hunt: A Chicago-based People & Culture Strategist and a self-described “right-brained culture nerd” committed to championing authenticity and courage in the workplace.
Unlock the ‘Origin Story’ of Belonging
Through powerful film clips and expert discussion, we will journey into the past to uncover the often-untold origins of LGBTQ+ civil rights. You will see:
The pivotal campaign to remove homosexuality from the American Psychiatric Association’s list of mental illnesses.
The life and work of civil rights icon, Bayard Rustin, who navigated both profound racism and homophobia to become a foundational architect of this movement.
By learning about these enduring struggles and incredible triumphs, we can equip ourselves with the “human skills” necessary to navigate the difficult conversations at work & beyond—without blame or shame.
What You’ll Gain: Strategies for Change
This live conversation is designed for organizational leaders, people managers, and all changemakers ready to become the leaders the world needs right now. You will leave this session with concrete strategies, including:
The Power of Narrative. Learn to leverage historical stories and documentary films to facilitate difficult yet essential conversations about diversity, equity, and inclusion at work.
Strategic Pitching. Discover how to effectively pitch and “sell” the value of inclusion initiatives to senior leaders by connecting historical lessons to business impacts like engagement, trust, and team cohesion.
Psychological Safety First. Gain strategies for creating workplaces where all employees—especially those with intersecting, marginalized identities—feel empowered and have the agency to help co-create healthier workplace cultures.
The Human Skills “Toolkit.” Receive a set of competencies that move beyond traditional “soft skills,” focusing on empathy, perspective-taking, and building bridges across differences.
Don’t Miss This Timely Discussion
You need to know how to create shared experiences that build trust and allow for heart-centered conversations. By learning how to connect historical resilience to current business strategy, you will have what it takes to enhance team safety & trust.
Your commitment to belonging is not a “nice to have” after your organization experiences success. Rather, it’s the prerequisite for this kind of success, and even industry breakthroughs.
Don’t wait for your culture to fracture under pressure. Save your seat to participate in this timely and vital discussion. There you’ll receive the actionable strategies you need to lead through these chaotic times.
Wednesday, October 22nd
Virtual Zoom Gathering
10 am PT / 12 pm CT / 1 pm ET
Yes, a replay will be sent to all registrants!
A Note on Community & Support
While this event is open to all, we encourage participants to share information about Pride in Exile, a vital nonprofit that supports LGBTQ+ employees experiencing workplace discrimination, as well as LGBTQ+ ERGs and former ERG members.
To support future events like these, please consider investing in a Belonging Community Membership for a one-time cost of $97 to access future sessions and the Belonging Basics Vault, a treasure trove of over 1,000 hours of training and coaching.
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