Winning Conversations: How to Communicate Successfully and Courageously about Race
Do you avoid conversations about race? Ever imagine that conversation going bad? Or question whether you're prepared for the conversation? Well, the truth is you're not alone, as a matter of fact most people avoid talking about race in the US and all around the world. A 2020 Society for Human Resource Management survey of U.S. workers and human resource professionals found that 37% of both white and Black workers felt uncomfortable having discussions about racial issues at work. The survey also showed that 45% of Black workers and 30% of white workers said their organizations discourage discussions on racism and social justice. Those days are over!
In the Winning Conversations talk participants will discover how to communicate successfully, confidently, and courageously about race in the workplace.
Learning Objectives:
- Effectively create a safe space for necessary conversations.
- Assess your current communication skills.
- Say goodbye to avoiding uncomfortable conversations.
- Utilize the art of curiosity.
- Implement the R.E.M method to Winning Conversations.
In-person session offerings are on a first-come, first-served basis.
Kenston Henderson, Sr.
Kenston Henderson Sr., also known as "The Bias Disrupter" and "The Winning Conversations Enthusiast," is the CEO of Live With Lyfe, LLC, a talent development company. As an ICN leadership award recipient, TEDx Signature Speaker, and certified John Maxwell Leadership Speaker Trainer and Coach, he draws on over 20 years of Human Resources experience. Kenston's influence spans across 45 states and international regions, including Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and South America. Author of "Winning Conversations: How to Communicate Successfully and Courageously about Race" and "Parenting Like a Boss: Intentionally Committed," he also created the online course "Cultural Transformation in the Workplace: The 7 Keys to Create and Cultivate Racial Equity."