As we strive to create a more equitable culture in our companies, communities, and country, we need leaders who can guide us in actively transforming our conversations and relationships. That’s where keynote speaker Vernice “FlyGirl” Armour comes in. As a diversity officer for the U.S. Marine Corps HQ, Vernice “Flygirl” Armour learned firsthand the challenges and opportunities of managing diversity. Her personal experience as a gay Black woman gives her a unique perspective on how to create a culture that values and respects all team members. In her keynote speeches, Vernice “Flygirl” Armour shares practical ways to address uncomfortable issues, prevent counter-productive habits, and turn difficult conversations into productive ones. Make Vernice “Flygirl” Armour your keynote speaker and start building a more inclusive, creative and effective team today.

Keynote topic: A NEW CONVERSATION: ACTIVELY TRANSFORMING A COMPANY, CULTURE AND COUNTRY

It’s time! This is about coming together – working to create an equitable culture for employees, stakeholders, and customers. A place where ALL can feel like they belong and are part of the team. It starts by establishing rules of engagement for civil, productive conversations that find solutions – not fault. Vernice “FlyGirl” Armour was a diversity officer for U.S. Marine Corps HQ; its liaison to the Pentagon. As a gay Black woman she brought valuable personal experience to her work. She learned: When you bring people together, their differences can result in tension…THIS IS NORMAL! How you MANAGE that diversity is the key!

SAMPLE TAKEAWAYS

• Create a culture that values and respects all team members
• Why it’s time to turn THE Conversation into a NEW Conversation
• Ways to face uncomfortable issues without playing ostrich
• How to prevent a counter-productive herd mentality
• Set an example of civility and motivate people to respond in kind

 TAILORED TO THESE THEMES: Belonging, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Organizational Culture, Teamwork, Communication Skills

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