The Real Cost of Hiding Who You Are | Grit in the Boardroom
- Jul 30, 2026
- 1:18
- Short
Juergen Maier CBE is the founding Chair of Great British Energy, the UK's publicly owned energy company established in 2024 with £8.3 billion of public investment. In this episode of Grit in the Boardroom, Juergen speaks about hiding his sexuality for half his career, offering one of the most honest management case studies on authenticity, business resilience, and the cost of self-editing in leadership. SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@GritintheBoardroom?sub_confirmation=1
Brief Summary
A Siemens leader shares their vulnerable speech on bias and its powerful impact on colleagues.
Key points
- A Moment of Vulnerability. In a leadership forum, the speaker shares personal experiences of bias and prejudice, revealing vulnerability.
