If Canada’s poised to take over America, then gays are poised to take over American offices. That is, if you believe a man named Kirk Snyder. He’s making a name for himself with his new book, The G Quotient: Why Gay Executives Are Excelling as Leaders . . . and What Every Manager Needs to Know, in which he asserts that gay men’s life experiences prepare them for the demanding task of managing an office:
Gay people are constantly having to dodge and weave and assess how and where they’re going as they grow up. And that manifests itself as three huge skills: adaptability, intuitive communications, and creative problem-solving.
Of course, Snyder doesn’t go the extra mile to point out the problems of overarching generalizations. Nor does Details Magazine, for they’ve devoted an entire article to the subject. You can read the entire piece here. If you’re not into pouring over the details of a fag-rag dressed in breeder’s clothing, here’s the rousing conclusion:
…If your new boss happens to be gay, chances are you’ll be happier and more fulfilled in your job. And even if you’re not, the consolation is that there’s still one area in which he’s likely to excel. Says [gay manager Jason Smith], “We throw the fiercest holiday parties.”
And they’re great at turning a dud into a stud, cook a mean cornish hen and provide you with the latest gossip. Yay gay!
traffick
Maybe it’s different because I’m gay but I have had a gay boss twice and I hated it. Granted they were both gay companies, but they were both a bad experience
Paul Raposo
As a teenager, I had a gay boss at a retail store that I worked at. He was nice enough, but he definately had his favorites among the pretty boys. Needless to say, all the overtime hours and easy work went to them, while the women and ugly guys barely received any hours and usually had to do all the shit work. I remember walking into to work and seeing a young, healthy, blond pretty boy counting customers, while a 47 year old woman was unloading water softner salt from skids.
poodle
not to be looking down on anyone, but i think that the research is intended for those that work in more professional-like environments and not your local gap or salon. just a thought.
debbie gibson is coming to new york city!! so is diana ross!!
nystudman
How cum the article failed to mention that we give hte best blowjobs, too, huh? And why was the article illustrated with a bear? I’m not sure what message THAT was sending!
Hephaestion
I agree with the article. My best bosses AND my best employees have always been gay.
Can we declare a moratorium on using the word “fierce”? That word is the dumbest thing to creep into gaydom during my lifetime.
When I heard Will Wikle (on Logo’s “Round Trip”) actually say “Fierce out!” I barfed for a week. I can never hear this word anymore without collapsing into the fetal position whilst cursing God…
alan brickman
A woman into equal rights and a gay man into equal rights have both been my worst bosses. Talk about equality…..