Entrepreneur India talked to the flag bearers of LGBTQ community about 5 things that people should absolutely avoid to not insult their trans or gay co-worker

LGBTQ language and institutional responsibility are where it begins

Details magazine recently shook up the corporate hiring world when it ran an article entitled “Why Gay Men Make the Best Bosses.” It’s an interesting read.

It’s almost laughable to call these LGBTQ+ executives “rising stars.” All of them have long held positions of power within their industries. These trailblazers may not have made the Fortune 500 list yet — but keep an eye out as they continue to run successful corporations. Where will they take their companies next?

The laws on how an employer can treat an employee on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity are ambiguous and differ by state.

According to a Human Rights Campaign Foundation report, 46% of LGBTQ workers say they are still closeted at work. You can’t blame them. Many fear reprisals from unsupportive managers, hear homophobic jokes, or feel isolated and excluded, among other soul-crushing issues.

It's everyone's job to encourage inclusion.

These days, diversity and equity are at the forefront of people’s minds—especially when it comes to entrepreneurship.

Entrepreneurship and risk are a package deal, and launching a company as an LGBTQ person places yet another set of challenges on an already uncertain endeavor.

Discrimination against LGBTQ leaders often exists in unexpected ways.

Openness is critical to building trust with funder

An increasing number of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer professionals are exploring the potential of starting their own company to become an LGBT entrepreneur. However, the harsh reality is, being self-employed can quickly become a burden and headache if not tackled in the right way.