Joe Gerstandt | keynote speaker, freedom fighter, freak-flag flier

Evelyn Rodriguez has a great post this morning on her blog, based on a quote that I love: “Either you repeat the same conventional doctrines everybody is saying, or else you say something true, and it will sound like it’s from Neptune.“ – Noam Chomsky I love this quote, because it is a good reminder   [Read More…]

One of my Twitter friends Jamie Notter, has touched on the idea of transparency recently over at his blog, which is always a good read. I was especially interested to see the issue of transparency being looked at as I see transparency as an important part of an inclusive organizational culture. I am working on   [Read More…]

2008 has been a very cool year, for a lot of reasons.  2009 looks to be even better.  One of the cool things about 2009 is that I will be part of The Guru Nation.  Starting in January I will be one of their contributors and once I have some scheduling information, I will post   [Read More…]

As we continue to get unpleasant economic news and predictions, more and more leaders and organizations are starting to think seriously about the actions they can take to be more financially resilient in the coming year. I have written before about how and why diversity and inclusion represent great value to organizations, and if anything   [Read More…]

  I may be a bit odd. It is actually quite likely. But one thing that has always seemed strange to me is our level of deference to “experts.” I understand that experts become known as such for a reason and I appreciate the value of advanced educations, years of experience and unique insight. While   [Read More…]

Working with Humans: Diversity, Collaboration and Leadership @ Work Wednesday, December 3rd (1:00 – 4:00pm) Working with Humans is not like the other workshops that you have been to. This one is relevant. This one is actionable. This one will change how you view diversity and your relationships with the people around you. It is   [Read More…]

The Urban League of Nebraska will be hosting its Annual Equal Opportunity Day (EOD) Luncheon on Friday, December 5, 2008 at the Holiday Inn Central, 3321 S. 72nd Street. This event recognizes and awards corporations and organizations for their contributions to diversity in the workplace.  Registration information can be found here. As a part of   [Read More…]

Last open workshop of 2008! Working with Humans: Diversity, Collaboration and Leadership @ Work Wednesday, December 3rd (1:00 – 4:00pm) Working with Humans is not like the other workshops that you have been to. This one is relevant. This one is actionable. This one will change how you view diversity and your relationships with the   [Read More…]

At the heart of the matter…where the real struggle lies. Had an interesting conversation with a client this week that has stayed with me now for a few days. We began working with her team a couple of months ago around issues of diversity, inclusion, and culture change and have done some really good foundational   [Read More…]

  Working with Humans: Diversity, Collaboration and Leadership @ Work Wednesday, December 3rd (1:00 – 4:00pm) Working with Humans is not like the other workshops that you have been to.  This one is relevant.  This one is actionable.  This one will change how you view diversity and your relationships with the people around you.  It   [Read More…]