Professional Development

Q&A with Claude Silver, the world’s first Chief Heart Officer at VaynerX and author of Be Yourself at Work: The Groundbreaking Power of Showing Up, Standing Out, and Leading from the Heart

On Claude’s Personal Journey: 1. You share many vulnerable moments in the book, from your Outward Bound experience to workplace conflicts. What made you decide to be so open about your struggles and growth? I’ve always believed that if I’m asking people to bring their authentic selves to work, then […]

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Boost Your Company’s Diversity With These Essential Inclusive Hiring Tips

By Sandra D. Polster, March 2, 2026 Inclusive hiring practices in corporate and white-collar workplaces shape how LGBTQ+candidates experience the job market long before their first day on the job. From the languageused in job postings to the structure of interviews and evaluations, recruitment systems sendpowerful signals about belonging, fairness,

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Building a Professional Development Plan That Actually Grows With You

Image by Freepik By Sandra D. Polster, Dec 15, 2025 Professional development is not a side project; it’s your lifelong design system. For LGBTQ+ professionals navigating shifting industries and identities, a clear development plan can be both armor and amplifier — a way to thrive in environments that may still

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