Quiet Strength: Brady Barre on Inclusive Leadership and Identity

In this episode of Leaders of Today, Lorraine Connell interviews Brady Barre, Development and Communications Coordinator for New Hampshire Outright. Brady shares their journey of self-discovery and leadership, emphasizing the importance of representation and inclusive leadership for LGBTQ+ youth. They discuss their personal experiences with identity exploration, the impact of supportive adults, and their work in advocating for LGBTQ+ youth.

Keywords

LGBTQ+, leadership, identity, representation, youth advocacy

Takeaways

• Your differences define your leadership.
• Quiet strength is as powerful as loud voices.
• Representation is vital for identity and leadership.
• Inclusive leadership breaks stigma around identity.
• Supportive adults can change a young person's life.
• Identity exploration is a lifelong journey.
• Believing in youth's identity is crucial.
• Community support is essential for LGBTQ+ youth.
• Leadership comes in many forms and strengths.
• Finding your strengths is key to effective leadership.