11-16-2011, 02:29 AM
Think about it. How much raw political and economic power does GLBT have? Well, we kind of know, we kind of don't know, and we often do not like to discuss it. The reason is simple, sympathy is helpful in a political movement, so by being the underdog we get a lot of quick support.
When we in marketing looking at groups to advertise and sell products to we see that GLBT buying power in 2008 was $712,000,000,000, on average higher than any other minority group. It would be fair to say that GLBT are educated, affluent, and organized. And remember a street hustler can become an executive by picking the right bed, and things can happen quickly. Certainly faster than in any other group I know of. Disgusting? Depends on your take. I was trained to believe that it does not matter how you get the job, what matters is what you do with it when you get the opportunity. I got my first job with family contacts. But, I have also seen a hustler beat a Harvard grad for a job.
Let's take an example from the past, that is a little hard to believe, but will make the point. In the early 20th century J. P. Morgan was the richest most powerful person in America, and was gay. Morgan was so powerful that when the economy was turning to panic, President Theodore Roosevelt called him and asked him for help. Morgan turned it all around using his influence as the most powerful person in the United States.
Do you think GLBT just let that power go when Morgan passed? The firm he founded is still one of America's leading investment banks. Today the name of the firm is J. P. Morgan Chase. Ring any bells?
Come on now, we all know that we GLBT love to keep secrets. We have a gossip grapevine that extends into the board room of every corporation and the halls of government. We know GLBT life is tough, and we are a cautious people when it comes to reaching out to our own. On the other hand when we do good deeds, we frequently do not like to advertise who we are.
Did you know that a GLBT man in Houston, Texas died of AIDS and left 1200 apartment units to the GLBT community! Oh yeah, and this is not rare. Who do we have to leave inheritance to that deeply matters? In the end it is those who make love as we do. There is a power structure out there, but how do you break into it? You might want to remember that the correct answer to this question can open a lot of doors with any people. "What have YOU done for me, today?" Don't "ask" for a job, "tell" the potential employer what you will do for them. And, please do not say, "I will give my best," be thoughtful, realistic, respectful, and LISTEN with your eyes as well as your ears.
You really can not blame the GLBT power elite for being hesitant. They worked hard to build what they have, and they are not going to risk opening up themselves for a piece of ass. This is a cautious game, but the GLBT power elite are probably drinking in the same bars you and I are. They are watching everything. A drunk screaming at his boyfriend is not going to be welcomed into the fringes of the GLBT elite. When you are out in a public GLBT place the spotlight is on everyone. Keep in mind the old cliche of the three forms of GLBT communication. telephone, television, and tela-queer.
There is a story about Joe Kennedy, (JFK's dad) who was in the White House to see President Franklin Roosevelt in the 1930s. Kennedy entered the Oval Office and FDR said, "Joe, drop your pants." Kennedy responded in amazement, "What?" FDR said, "I am your President, and I just asked you to drop your pants in my office." the powerful Joe Kennedy dropped his pants. FDR responded, "Remember that, I am naming you Ambassador to the UK." Well, my mentor loves that story, and pulled it on me in a staff meeting of 12 people. Was I embarrassed - of course. But, I did it without a question. To me GLBT politics is war. I am only a soldier and help any way I can. It is a simple question of attitude. People want to work with me because I will fly to Phoenix on a moments notice, or go pick up coffee and rolls for ten. The name of the game is "win." Success is expected, not desired.
When we in marketing looking at groups to advertise and sell products to we see that GLBT buying power in 2008 was $712,000,000,000, on average higher than any other minority group. It would be fair to say that GLBT are educated, affluent, and organized. And remember a street hustler can become an executive by picking the right bed, and things can happen quickly. Certainly faster than in any other group I know of. Disgusting? Depends on your take. I was trained to believe that it does not matter how you get the job, what matters is what you do with it when you get the opportunity. I got my first job with family contacts. But, I have also seen a hustler beat a Harvard grad for a job.
Let's take an example from the past, that is a little hard to believe, but will make the point. In the early 20th century J. P. Morgan was the richest most powerful person in America, and was gay. Morgan was so powerful that when the economy was turning to panic, President Theodore Roosevelt called him and asked him for help. Morgan turned it all around using his influence as the most powerful person in the United States.
Do you think GLBT just let that power go when Morgan passed? The firm he founded is still one of America's leading investment banks. Today the name of the firm is J. P. Morgan Chase. Ring any bells?
Come on now, we all know that we GLBT love to keep secrets. We have a gossip grapevine that extends into the board room of every corporation and the halls of government. We know GLBT life is tough, and we are a cautious people when it comes to reaching out to our own. On the other hand when we do good deeds, we frequently do not like to advertise who we are.
Did you know that a GLBT man in Houston, Texas died of AIDS and left 1200 apartment units to the GLBT community! Oh yeah, and this is not rare. Who do we have to leave inheritance to that deeply matters? In the end it is those who make love as we do. There is a power structure out there, but how do you break into it? You might want to remember that the correct answer to this question can open a lot of doors with any people. "What have YOU done for me, today?" Don't "ask" for a job, "tell" the potential employer what you will do for them. And, please do not say, "I will give my best," be thoughtful, realistic, respectful, and LISTEN with your eyes as well as your ears.
You really can not blame the GLBT power elite for being hesitant. They worked hard to build what they have, and they are not going to risk opening up themselves for a piece of ass. This is a cautious game, but the GLBT power elite are probably drinking in the same bars you and I are. They are watching everything. A drunk screaming at his boyfriend is not going to be welcomed into the fringes of the GLBT elite. When you are out in a public GLBT place the spotlight is on everyone. Keep in mind the old cliche of the three forms of GLBT communication. telephone, television, and tela-queer.
There is a story about Joe Kennedy, (JFK's dad) who was in the White House to see President Franklin Roosevelt in the 1930s. Kennedy entered the Oval Office and FDR said, "Joe, drop your pants." Kennedy responded in amazement, "What?" FDR said, "I am your President, and I just asked you to drop your pants in my office." the powerful Joe Kennedy dropped his pants. FDR responded, "Remember that, I am naming you Ambassador to the UK." Well, my mentor loves that story, and pulled it on me in a staff meeting of 12 people. Was I embarrassed - of course. But, I did it without a question. To me GLBT politics is war. I am only a soldier and help any way I can. It is a simple question of attitude. People want to work with me because I will fly to Phoenix on a moments notice, or go pick up coffee and rolls for ten. The name of the game is "win." Success is expected, not desired.