Lawrence Henderson

Here we are again at yet another year and organizations continue to tiptoe around how to really embed diversity, equity, and inclusion into the fabric of an organization. The problem lies in the fact that those that are not affected by systemic issues try to have a 2D or black and white conversation or feel like these topics are events that only have space during Black History or another cultural awareness month. Not this year and not in our future. The time is now to not allow this moment to miss us. Diversity is 3D! Diversity is a teacher. Diversity helps us upskill. Diversity helps us see the bigger picture. Diversity is not this elusive magical creature that we only see once a year. Diversity is a lifestyle that all of us must ascribe to so that we do not find ourselves missing out on opportunities to educate ourselves, to learn about ourselves and others, to equip ourselves for the journey ahead. There’s an African Proverb that says “if you want to go fast, go alone, but if you want to go far, GO TOGETHER.” We are truly better together. As a former Army Officer and now Professional Development Coach, Speaker, and Trainer with over 20 years of direct leadership development experience I seek to build capacity through the creation of experiential workshops that create sustainable foundations on which to build. It is my goal as a human being, black man, husband, son, brother, lover of people to create levels of actionable awareness that penetrates to where actions are so loud that talking becomes the exception and not the rule.