Steve Yacovelli, Ed.D., (“The Gay Leadership Dude”) is owner and principal of TopDog Learning Group LLC, a learning and development, leadership, change management, and diversity and consulting firm based in Orlando, Florida, with affiliates across the globe. With more than25 years’ experience, Yacovelli is a rare breed that understands the power of using academic theory and applying it to the “real” world for better results. His latest book is Pride Leadership: Strategies for the LGBTQ+ Leader to be the King or Queen of their Jungle (Publish Your Purpose Press, 2019).