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At the intersection of culture, diversity and inclusion. LGBTQ+ inclusion expertβ€”CEO Out Now outnowconsulting.com/podcast/ Award-winning content+research. All posts are my personal opinions. Work covered by FT, WSJ, Time, Fortune, The Economist, CNBC, BBC.

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πŸ’― percent correct.

11.03.2026 13:59 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Inclusion isn't a 'nice-to-have' option, it's a valuable strategic business decision β€” the business case for inclusion is strong

I discussed with The Economist how having a diverse workforce including LGBTQ+ people makes a business stronger

#inclusion #dei #diversity

11.03.2026 13:56 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Happy 80th birthday to Ms. Liza Minnelli

When Liza & Pet Shop Boys worked together:
'Losing My Mind' β€” live on BBC Top Of The Pops, 1989

11.03.2026 12:53 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Send Barron

11.03.2026 01:06 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

Shareholders keep voting to support diversity & inclusion

Merck CEO β€” "Diversity & inclusion is a strategic imperative"

🎬 Intro of DEI reporter Nancy Levine Stearns: β€œTighten up your laces folks, because the only thing sharper than her analysis of corporate America is her cross-court backhand.”

10.03.2026 22:28 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

For no reason other than stoking prejudice, the administration again attacks the transgender community

A latest example is shoehorning anti-transgender provisions into the completely unrelated Save America Act about voting rights

Blame #DEI. Attack transgender people. Repeat.

#inclusion

09.03.2026 23:51 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

For no reason other than stoking prejudice, the administration again attacks the transgender community

A latest example is shoehorning anti-transgender provisions into the completely unrelated Save America Act about voting rights

Blame #DEI. Attack transgender people. Repeat.

#inclusion

09.03.2026 23:51 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Obama could give this exact speech todayβ€”administration is again using its tired old playbook against trans people

"They put on a big show targeting transgender folks. They blame #DEI for every problem under the sun. Got a flat tyre? Must be DEI. Wife kicked you out? DEIβ€”Who knew!"

#inclusion #dei

09.03.2026 23:25 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ‘ You're welcome Lyman

09.03.2026 15:56 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

If you have a video editor you can access on a computer, some like Apple Quicktime have an edit "Trim" option that lets you cut a few seconds at start or end that can slightly reduce file size

Otherwise I think there are free online file reducing sites that might help

Good luck and have fun here!

09.03.2026 15:21 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
SYDNEY MORNING HERALD breaking news 9th march 2026
NOW:  β€˜It’s amazing’: Iranian women soccer players break free, seek asylum in Australia

At least five Iranian female soccer players have made a daring escape from their team’s handlers to avoid being sent back to likely persecution.

SYDNEY MORNING HERALD breaking news 9th march 2026 NOW: β€˜It’s amazing’: Iranian women soccer players break free, seek asylum in Australia At least five Iranian female soccer players have made a daring escape from their team’s handlers to avoid being sent back to likely persecution.

πŸ’₯ HAPPENING NOW: β€˜It’s amazing’

Iranian women soccer players break free, seek asylum in Australia

Members of Iranian female soccer team just made a daring escape from the team’s handlers to avoid being sent back to likely persecution in Iran

Source: Sydney Morning Herald

09.03.2026 12:11 πŸ‘ 29 πŸ” 12 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1

πŸŽ‚

09.03.2026 01:44 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Hi Lyman

It is easy - you click the image icon (left hand one of three at bottom when you type) and select the mp4 file you want to post.

The file has to be under 100MB and less than three minutes long.

Hope that helps!

Have fun here - lots of decent people to interact with.

08.03.2026 21:32 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I agree with you and him.

Blind loyalty does not make illegal actions legal.

08.03.2026 20:37 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

He is the weakest of weak leaders

True strength is not having to use it

08.03.2026 20:34 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This International Women's Day, I'm thinking of Virginia Giuffre and all the Epstein survivors β€” their strength and courage are inspiring

08.03.2026 20:23 πŸ‘ 72 πŸ” 25 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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On Tyranny by Timothy Snyder - Timothy Snyder On Tyranny by Timothy Snyder is a call to arms and a guide to resistance, with invaluable ideas for how we can preserve our freedoms in the uncertain years to come.

Yes, they definitely reacted poorly.

Timothy Snyder wrote:

"Do not obey in advance.

Most of the power of authoritarianism is freely given. In times like these, individuals think ahead about what a more repressive government will want, and then offer themselves without being asked."

08.03.2026 17:46 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Support matters - good on you.

08.03.2026 17:16 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ‘

08.03.2026 17:04 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Astonishing to see such bad business decision-making happen when so much is already known about the immense value of being more inclusive - more customers, better job candidates, higher productivity and profits etc etc

08.03.2026 16:59 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

You are πŸ’―percent correct.

08.03.2026 16:57 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ‘

08.03.2026 16:55 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Trust, once lost, is very, very hard to regain

08.03.2026 16:52 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

You are in good company - a lot of people left because they felt personally excluded as well as many having family and friends considered part of 'DEI'. The political timing of their decision was beyond foolish and, like law firms and others, I feel certain they will all regret their decisions

08.03.2026 16:51 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

This thread shows Target faces a huge challenge to regain the trust of people who left because Target moved away from its previous commitment to DEI, both as an employer and a retailer β€” it will take consistent, credible, visibly inclusive work over time

Meanwhile, Costco grows…

#dei #inclusion

08.03.2026 16:45 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

I was impressed how the metal version matched their video vocals precisely. Made it quite spectacular to watch!

08.03.2026 16:05 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks for including me in this pack Arn, with people I follow and admire. Much appreciated. ✊

08.03.2026 14:49 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
guardian headline 8th march 2026 saying
the first lesson of war is know your enemy and britains enemy now is donald trump by
Simon Tisdall
As the Iran disaster escalates, Starmer should treat the US president as someone whose actions threaten the lawful, democratic way of life everywhere

guardian headline 8th march 2026 saying the first lesson of war is know your enemy and britains enemy now is donald trump by Simon Tisdall As the Iran disaster escalates, Starmer should treat the US president as someone whose actions threaten the lawful, democratic way of life everywhere

The US administration should reflect on why its actions make it impossible for one of its most loyal allies to commit to an "unjustified, illegal US-Israel war against Iran"

Instead, it blames the UK for adhering to long-respected principles of international law

08.03.2026 13:44 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Focusing on their range won't see Target regain the huge number of customers who switched to more inclusive brands like Costco in 2025

When a company makes it clear they don't include you in their brand vision and values, it shouldn't be a surprise when you choose to go elsewhere

#dei #inclusion

07.03.2026 23:59 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Weekend Timeline Cleanse
Guilty pleasure (I didn't know I needed)

A*Teens β€” Iconic

Live Final: Melodifestivalen March 7, 2026

Originally known as ABBA-Teens, A*Teens are a 90's ABBA-styled band who competed for the chance to represent Sweden at Eurovision 2026 with this track Iconic

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