In this episode, we talk with Jim Fielding, who has led consumer products groups at the world’s largest media companies, including Disney, Dreamworks, and Twentieth Century Fox. Jim is a partner at Archer Gray, an independent media company, and president of its Co-Lab Division. He is also founder of the Queer Philanthropy Circle, the nation’s premier fundraising and advocacy group for the queer community.
Listen as Jim talks about his career journey and new book ‘All Pride, No Ego: A Queer Executive’s Journey to Living and Leading Authentically.’ We also get his perspective on LGBTQ+ issues in the workplace and the current political climate, before providing receipts on LGBTQ+ representation and experiences in the workplace.
To wrap up, you’ll get a double dose of C-CRETS on tools LGBTQ+ employees can use to navigate their careers and how leaders can advocate for LGBTQ+ inclusion in the workplace.
This week on C-CRETS
[7:25] Jim shares his background
[15:45] The two halves of Jim’s career
[22:45] Dimming your light
[24:43] Lessons learned along the way
[32:48] Politics and LGBTQ+ rights
[36:52] Being an advocate
[42:48] Awareness of local politics
[45:10] The importance of giving back
[51:50] Becoming more present in your life
[54:53] Receipts on LGBTQ+ representation and experiences in the workplace
[1:01:55] C-CRETS on tools LGBTQ+ employees can use to navigate their careers
[1:05:04] C-CRETS on how leaders can advocate for LGBTQ+ inclusion in the workplace.
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RESOURCES:
McKinsey: How the LGBTQ+ community fares in the workplace
Catalyst: LGBTQ Workplace Issues
