Darren Stehle

Darren Stehle

Montreal
You make a real difference in the world every time you stand up courageously and proudly for what you know is right, ethically supporting a common humanity of dignity and equity.
09
Feb
Who Gets to Define “Family” and What Happens to Everyone Else?

Who Gets to Define “Family” and What Happens to Everyone Else?

Heritage Foundation’s pro-family report doesn’t justify fear-based arguments, dystopian narratives, or exclusionary policy.
18 min read
01
Feb
What Do You Stand For, and How Would You Know?

What Do You Stand For, and How Would You Know?

If you don’t have a clearly defined purpose, how will you know if your choices are moving you in the right direction?
4 min read
20
Jan
Disillusioned with the World, or Finally Seeing It Clearly? What That Demands of Humane Leadership Now.

Disillusioned with the World, or Finally Seeing It Clearly? What That Demands of Humane Leadership Now.

When social myths collapse, you can go numb or get specific about what you stand for, and learn to lead without dehumanizing others.
11 min read
30
Dec
Why 2026 Doesn’t Need to Be “Your Year”

Why 2026 Doesn’t Need to Be “Your Year”

How to lead with queer integrity without hype, hustle, or being sold someone else’s certainty.
3 min read
20
Oct
How Do You Choose to Lead a Moral Life?

How Do You Choose to Lead a Moral Life?

What the Tao Te Ching and queer leadership teach about leading with conviction in a world that prefers conformity.
4 min read
13
Oct
May I Ask You for a Favour? Help Me Shape My New Book for LGBTQ+ Leaders.

May I Ask You for a Favour? Help Me Shape My New Book for LGBTQ+ Leaders.

I’m collecting real questions from real queer leaders before I start writing—will you share yours?
2 min read
18
Sep
How Blame Erodes Connection and Trust, While Responsibility Strengthens It.

How Blame Erodes Connection and Trust, While Responsibility Strengthens It.

Rethinking blame and personal responsibility in leadership and life—Part 2.
4 min read
06
Sep
Are You Leading With Queer Integrity?

Are You Leading With Queer Integrity?

Charting your unique path to cultivate the clarity, courage, and conviction at the core of your leadership.
2 min read
29
Aug
A Message for 2SLGBTQIA+ Leaders Who Champion Equal Rights and Human Dignity

A Message for 2SLGBTQIA+ Leaders Who Champion Equal Rights and Human Dignity

Getting support for yourself as a Queer Leader is vital to effectively support others.
1 min read
23
Aug
It’s Not Just Activism—It’s Queer Leadership

It’s Not Just Activism—It’s Queer Leadership

Taking a stand for 2SLGBTQIA+ justice while sustaining your well-being, convictions, and voice.
2 min read