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‘I wish I had been brave enough to come out earlier in my tenure as CEO of BP. I regret it to this day. I know that if I had done so I would have made more of an impact for other gay men and women. With ''The Glass Closet'', I hope to give some of them the courage to make an impact of their own.' - Lord John Browne
Part memoir and part social criticism, ''The Glass Closet'' addresses the issue of homophobia that still pervades corporations around the world and underscores the immense challenges faced by LGBT employees. In this book, Lord John Browne, former CEO of BP, seeks to unsettle business leaders by exposing the culture of homophobia that remains rampant in corporations around the world, and which prevents employees from showing their authentic selves.
Drawing on his own experiences, and those of prominent members of the LGBT community around the world, as well as insights from well-known business leaders and celebrities, Lord Browne illustrates why, despite the risks involved, self-disclosure is best for employees — and for the businesses that support them. Above all, ''The Glass Closet'' offers inspiration and support for those who too often worry that coming out will hinder their chances of professional success. His message is that whether you're lesbian, gay, transgender or straight, it's better for you and it's better for business when you bring your authentic self to work.
John Browne was the CEO of BP from 1995 to 2007, which he transformed into one of the world's largest companies. He was the president of the Royal Academy of Engineering and is a fellow of the Royal Society, and the chairman of the trustees of the Tate galleries. He holds degrees from Cambridge and Stanford Universities, was knighted in 1998, and made a life peer in 2001.
Paperback, 240 Pages, Published September 2015
Author: John Browne