Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2012
Abstract
Research on experiences of gays and lesbians in the executive suite is almost nonexistent. We conducted\, to our knowledge\, the first empirical study specifically focused on gay and lesbian senior executives who came out in their organizations at late career stages. Phenomenological interviews with 25 executives revealed prioritization of professional vs. personal identity both before and after coming out\, emphasized the recursive nature of coming out in the executive suite and showed positive organizational outcomes of personal intentional change when gay and lesbian executives leverage their status to promote policy and culture reforms.,Doctorate of Management Programs
Keywords
sexual orientation, inclusion, identity, success factors, stigmatization
Rights
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Department/Center
Design & Innovation
Recommended Citation
Lutzo, Eric, "Coming Out and Being Out In the Executive Suite: The Experiences of Senior Gay and Lesbian Leaders" (2012). Student Scholarship. 637.
https://commons.case.edu/studentworks/637