The LGBT+ community: yesterday marginalized, stigmatized, and criminalized, now champions of creativity, diversity and innovation in a highly competitive world. In addition, corporate social responsibility and ethical demands for inclusivity and purpose have become economic directives that every organization would like to attain.

For GaYme Changer, the first book of its kind, Jens Schadendorf has traced the LGBT+ community and an increasing number of their allies from across the globe to discover the start of a revolution.

Illustrated by fascinating stories around individuals, companies, nonprofits and a fast-growing cohort of other organizations, he not only describes the emergence of a strong ecosystem accelerating the rise of global LGBT+ equality. Supported by up-to-date research, he also shows specifically how investment in LGBT+ inclusion delivers a powerful return:

It is economically and ethically beneficial for companies, societies, and every human being, to let LGBT+ members develop into dynamic forces, rooted in new forms of cooperation, learning, and productive activism for ga(y)me changing results.

The struggle of recognition on corporate, state and global levels is not over yet, but in workplaces and markets, many gay, lesbian, transgender, bisexual and queer individuals have become champions of power – true GaYme Changers, not only working for the next level of LGBT+ equality, but also developing the global economy faster and for the better.

Praise for GaYme Changer:

“GaYme Changer is a unique overview of the rise of LGBT+ inclusion in global workplaces and beyond. With rich stories and background analysis, Jens Schadendorf demonstrates how LGBT+ equality is not only a moral imperative but also a dynamic driver of growth, cultural change, and business success. Jens Schadendorf’s book is an insightful and compelling read – essential for every leader and those driving inclusion at all levels.” Antonio Zappulla, CEO, Thomson Reuters Foundation, London

“With compelling narratives on creative and sustaining endeavors from both individuals and organizations and an acute sense for the bigger picture, Jens Schadendorf shows investment in LGBT+ diversity and equality delivers a return. It is good for business and the right thing to do.” Christian Klein, CEO and Member of the Executive Board, SAP

“GaYme Changer is the book we need in these turbulent times. I highly recommend it.” Todd Sears, Founder and CEO, Out Leadership, New York

“GaYme Changer is the analytical picture of a stunning development and a sweeping and compelling set of stories. What emerges is the power of individual and collective actions in leveraging business to accelerate progress toward human rights, LGBT+ equality, and inclusion.” Beth Brooke and Dan Bross, Co-Chairs, Partnership for Global LGBTI Equality (a project within in the World Economic Forum)

“Global developments and new role models, corporate social responsibility and the economic benefits of LGBT+ diversity and inclusion – all in one. GaYme Changer is unique – a must-read!” Professor Christoph Lütge, Chair of Business Ethics, Technical University of Munich

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