The authenticLEADERS Manifesto
authenticLEADERS seeks to unleash a new generation of LGBTQ+ leaders upon our world. A world where you’re safe to embrace your identity, inspired to contribute great work, and fulfilled by your personal and professional impact on those around you.
We lovingly share with you our authenticLEADERS manifesto. It is a declaration of our beliefs — not just in ourselves, but in you.
Our Belief In You.
You are more than enough. You are spectacular.
There has never been another you, and there never will be again.
You are a one-of-a-kind gift to the world.
We are here to help unwrap you. All of you.
Don’t worry about what you’ll find, darling.
There is no strange — only remarkable.
There is no unusual — only undiscovered.
Your individuality is your superpower. Your queerness is your gift.
Together, we will unleash it to make the world better.
To transform your fears into an open heart.
To turn your doubts into deep connections.
To explode your authentic self upon the universe.
It’s your moment.
You are ready to lead.
Our Prideful Mission.
We nurture LGBTIQ people into powerful leaders.
We strive to reveal every piece of your authentic self.
The place where every part of you intersects is where leaders are born.
We believe the places you feel “broken” are actually centers of strength.
Nothing about you needs to be fixed.
Everything within you must be revered and celebrated.
True leadership grows from a place of comfort and confidence
We guide you to that place — where every self-definition is positive.
We’ll take a journey to self-acceptance.
We’ll chart your path to self-determination.
We’ll help you blossom into self-authority.
We cherish the unique, embrace the strange and throw parties for your “weird”.
Because let’s be honest — every superhero is a little bit scared.
But there’s no reason to hide..
When you hide, the only thing people cannot see is your beautiful light.
We see that light within you.
We love it.
And we love you, for the leader you are — and are meant to be.
