Oct. NextGen: Lunch Keynote

Trust Goes Both Ways: Creating a Culture of Trust and Respect

Tiana Sanchez, Author, “Undefeatable” and “The Upside of Failure”

Do you feel like your point of view is valued? Do you have the freedom to suggest new ideas or process improvements? Do you feel like you can voice a concern or address if someone is out of line? If the answer is no, you are probably working in a psychologically unsafe workplace. In this keynote, you will hear from an expert about how to create a culture of trust in your organization.

How to Lead With an Inclusive Mindset

Nathaniel H. Benjamin, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, AmeriCorps

Inclusion is at the heart of all diversity and equity objectives. Inclusion means that not only is your team diverse, but that diversity is fueling a collaborative, all-encompassing and compassionate workplace. True inclusion is not easy to harness. In this keynote, you will hear from a DEI expert about what true inclusion looks like in forward-thinking government agencies.