Three Exclusive Ted Talks on Transcending Times of Challenge, Embodying Leadership, and Bringing Inclusive Change to Drive Success
Doors open at 4:00 PM.
In today’s complex workplace landscape, organizational leadership calls for a multitude of skills, traits and approaches. As Volunteer Leaders, you face continued monumental undertakings during these crucial times as the world and the workplace shift into overdrive.
This session features three varied perspectives on how to rise above various challenges – and thrive as volunteers. Four-time Olympian, Ruben Gonzales, examines how the pathway to achievement starts with letting go of our fear-based control and individualism and becoming vulnerable. Strategic advisor and communications executive Denise Graziano points to the critical communications elements enabling leaders to navigate crisis and gain ground despite the circumstances. Finally, Eric Ellis, a leading voice on workplace culture, explores how culture can drive organizational achievement, and how you can bring inclusion to your workplace – but to your State Council or Chapter as well.
In these approachable, intimate and engaging talks, drill down on critical aspects and key strategies that will make a difference in your role as a Volunteer Leader and leave you with practical, applicable strategies on how to not only meet your challenges but also thrive in a turbulent environment – within your State Council or Chapter AND your workplace.
Ruben Gonzalez
The first person to ever compete in four Winter Olympics each in a different decade, Ruben Gonzalez takes people’s excuses away and inspires them to produce more than ever before. At 47, Ruben was the oldest luge competitor, who competed in the Vancouver Olympics. At 55, he became the oldest person to compete internationally in the sport of luge. Since 2002, Ruben’s spoken for over 100 Fortune 500 companies about commitment to excellence, overcoming challenges and taking bold action to create long-lasting success. Ruben’s inspiring message will help your team soar to a new level of performance.
Denise Graziano
Denise Graziano is a strategic advisor and expert in organizational communication and change. She is a recognized authority, international speaker, best selling author and 3 decade advisor to the C-suite. Denise delivers insights across strategy, employee, customer and investor relationship issues. Over her 35 year career, 30 leading Graziano Associates, she has advised leaders of F100 to mid-market to Private Equity organizations. Throughout her career Denise has been studying what drives and motivates employees, customers and investors. Her experience has enabled her to accurately predict blind spots about team performance that can exponentially affect a company’s bottom line. She is regularly featured in the media and is best selling author of Talent is a Team Sport. She is CEO of Graziano Associates, a boutique consulting firm that solves today's talent, management and communication challenges.
Eric M. Ellis
Eric Ellis, President and CEO of Integrity Development Corp., is an award-winning entrepreneur, thought leader, author, and keynote speaker with over thirty years of experience in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Named one of the Top 100 DEI Experts in the World by the Society for Human Resources Management and "Cincinnati's Diversity Fixer" by The Cincinnati Enquirer, Eric is an innovative thought leader who helps transform organizational cultures into people-centered workplaces that inspire employee engagement and a sense of belonging.
Eric is a singer/songwriter, and the author of Diversity Conversations. He hosts a weekly podcast named after his book, which can be found on Apple, Spotify, Facebook and YouTube.
Art Gloria
Art Gloria is Divisional Director, West for SHRM. In his role, he is responsible for member acquisition and retention, leadership development for volunteer leaders, chapters, and state councils, and creating the value-added proposition for SHRM.
Art Gloria is an award-winning, experienced professional in human resources, finance, and general business management with a demonstrated history of working in the government, health care, and diverse private business industries. Gloria has a very rich background in volunteer leadership, having been in various board roles with local SHRM chapters and state council, including most recently serving as the chapter president of El Paso SHRM. In addition, he serves on various non-profit boards in his home state Texas.
Art holds a Master’s in Business Administration from Regents University London. He attended the University of Texas at El Paso, where he earned his B.A. in Political Science.