Top Keynote Speaker
Impacting Student Success, Organizational Productivity, & Workplace Culture
Dr. Gerald Jones
Dr. Gerald Jones offers thought-provoking, engaging, and life-changing motivational keynotes that inspire audiences beyond the moment.
Whether keynoting at conferences, convocations, luncheons or associations’ meetings, Dr. Jones is well-suited to meet your planning needs.
“If you want something to move, SPEAK to it, not about it.”
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Through his getFIT™ framework,
Dr. Jones provides evidence-based strategies to help groups:
FINISH what they’ve started,
IGNITE a passion around their vision, and
TEARDOWN barriers prohibiting inclusive and positive work environments.
The framework’s design is more than a logo. More importantly, its conceptual bar shape is curated to symbolize the journey and progress ahead.
When your organization is FIT, you experience:
Equitable Graduation Rates
Healthy Work Environments
Lower Employee Turnover
Expanded Business Profits
Appreciation for Inclusion
Meet Dr. Gerald Jones
Dr. Gerald Jones is a recognized national speaker, corporate trainer, and conference panelist whose clients include: The Environmental Protection Agency, Siemens Energy, Texas A & M University, Loyola University Chicago, The United States Veterans Affairs, and Blacks in Government National Conference, to name a few. He was named by the Association for the Promotion of Campus Activities (APCA) Campus Magazine as a Top Diversity Speaker in 2010.
Through his getFIT™ framework, he is assisting agencies to promote a positive work environment rooted in respect within an ever-changing diverse workforce. Dr. Jones is the author of two books, “Together On One Accord,” & “Speak Those Things.”
In addition to his passion for public speaking, he’s served as an executive for various Institutions of Higher Learning for over 20 years. This career path and experiences helped him design the getFIT™ framework. He is a three-time graduate from the University of Central Florida, receiving his Bachelor in Political Science, Master of Public Administration, and Doctorate of Education respectively.
"Dr. Gerald Jones is a powerful, passionate & persuasive speaker, and his ability to ignite any audience into action is remarkable."
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Keynote Topics
Every group is different, so please connect with me so we can craft the perfect message for your organization.
Let’s GO Finish
Institutions of Higher Learning Only
Colleges nationwide are experiencing challenges in retaining students toward the completion of their educational goals. This program offers strategies for the entire higher education ecosystem and ways to break down institutional silos to increase student persistence for ALL. More importantly, it provides students the BLUEPRINT of how to successfully move in, move through, and move out. This program is perfect for your New Student Orientation and Faculty or Student Convocation.
Learning Outcomes:
- Students will learn the value of a credential or degree
- Strategies to finish regardless of barriers
- Understand ways to learn from and with students, faculty, and staff
Operationalizing Inclusive Excellence
Amid the complexities of achieving inclusive excellence, thought leaders must work collaboratively to develop the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to win in a rapidly growing global marketplace. During this interactive and thought-provoking Keynote, false beliefs about inclusion will be shattered, and your organization will be introduced to all the ways diversity is good. Participants will leave with high-impact strategies to lead through community building while working in a culture of respect.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand high-impact strategies that lead to capacity building for today’s diverse work culture.
- Develop personal competencies needed to create an environment that successfully manage diversity
- Learn all the ways inclusive excellence is good
Leading Change: Igniting a Passion to Face What We Don’t Know!
We are currently experiencing the fourth industrial revolution, a period of rapid technological advancement that challenges organizations to adapt intelligently and strategically to keep up. Failing to embrace new technologies can have significant consequences and result in being left behind in the race for innovation. However, embracing change can help us achieve our goals and reach our north star. This program has been specifically designed to provide leaders with a comprehensive toolkit to prepare for unfamiliar situations. By equipping leaders with the necessary skills and knowledge, they will be better prepared to handle the ever-changing work environment of today and reach new heights of success.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the role design thinking plays in the change process
- Develop a personalize toolkit for your change journey
- Explore opportunities to adapt intelligently and strategically to organizational change
Reconnect with your Organizational FITness
Are you interested in discovering the secrets of high-performing individuals and organizations? Are you feeling like your organization is stuck in a rut and needs a jump-start? If so, you won’t want to miss Dr. Jones’ FIT Framework. In this dynamic keynote, you’ll learn valuable insights on how to achieve your goals, build passion around your vision, and create a workplace that is inclusive and respectful for all.
Dr. Jones’ FIT Framework is a proven methodology that has helped countless individuals and teams to achieve their full potential. Through this keynote, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the framework’s key principles and how to apply them in your own work. You’ll walk away feeling inspired and energized, with the tools and knowledge needed to take your work to the next level.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to supercharge your organization and take your performance to new heights. Join us for this electrifying keynote and prepare to be motivated beyond the moment!
Learning Outcomes:
- Learn the mindset of those organizations who consistently win
- Understand organizational barriers that prohibit productivity
- How to establish a culture of respect through a community of practice
The Art of Leadership
This keynote speech is designed to provide insight and inspiration to participants by imparting the principles of effective leadership that can lead to success in all areas of life. Attendees will leave the session with a renewed sense of purpose, direction, and empowerment to apply to their roles as leaders. The topics that will be covered include Leading by Example, which demonstrates how to inspire others through action; Proactive Leadership, which focuses on anticipating and addressing challenges before they arise; and Leadership Presence, which teaches how to project confidence, credibility, and authority. By the end of this keynote, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to become effective leaders in their respective fields.
Learning Outcomes:
- The impact leadership development has on productivity
- The 7 principles of leadership
- Learn how to communicate effectively within today’s diverse organizational culture
Move Your Words to Action: Becoming DiverseFIT
As our workforce continues to evolve, it becomes essential for organizations to prioritize inclusion from the outset. A simple statement won’t suffice – it’s time to take action. In this keynote presentation, Dr. Jones will provide you with a step-by-step guide to help you move beyond discussing diversity to implement these principles within your business model. By doing so, you’ll be able to eliminate microaggressions and unconscious biases that may exist in your workplace. Don’t miss this opportunity to take your organization to the next level!
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the 6 dynamic approaches to implementing diversity initiatives
- Learn the business and personal impacts of managing diversity
- Develop competencies needed to grow inclusion from words into action.
"Dr. Gerald Jones is a Gamechanger! He’s an excellent motivational speaker who engages and connects with his audience. I met him at the Fall FBLA-PBL Conference in Birmingham, Alabama where he was the keynote speaker. He left a lasting impression on me."
