Interview: What managers need to understand about being an LGBTQ+ leader Written by CMI Insights Tuesday 22 March 2022 Share Share to LinkedIn Share to Facebook Share via email Over a third of people are hiding their gender or sexual identity at work. Understanding the issues they face is the first step in making progress Matt Haworth is a manager committed to making the world a better place. As co-founder of social enterprise Reason Digital, he helps charities and change-makers make a positive impact. He also co-founded the Pride in Leadership network – an organisation committed to increasing the visibility of LGBT+ leaders both to each other and the wider public. “This visibility is a big part of making progress,” says Matt. Matt took the time to chat to CMI and help other managers understand some of the challenges that LGBT+ workers like him are still facing today. Want to watch the video? Login or register below for Free Instant Access We’re carrying out essential system maintenance between 12 - 19 January 2026. During this time, some CMI services will be temporarily unavailable, including new friend registrations. Please check back from 19th January - we look forward to welcoming you! Find out more Login If you are already registered as a CMI Friend, Subscriber or Member, just login to view this article. Confirm your registration Login below to confirm your details and access this article. Sign in with email Email remember me remember Forget? Please confirm that you want to switch off the "Sign in with email" remember me feature. Yes No Interview At CMI, we’re hugely privileged to have contributed to many people’s management and leadership journeys. Take a look back at some of the people we’ve interviewed for some top tips and exclusive insight. Members See More CMI Members have access to thousands of online learning and CPD resources. Learn more about our membership benefits Join The Community CMI offers a variety of flexible membership solutions, tailored to your needs. Find out more and get involved in the CMI community today.
