DIVERSITY, EQUITY &
INCLUSION TRAINING
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
WE CAN ALL BE PART OF THE SOLUTION
We believe that Diversity and Inclusion in our workplace matters to the highest degree, because we value our employees and the people we serve. We are committed to courageously engaging in this important conversation, to talking about uncomfortable topics, and to becoming stronger as our team grows, together. Our success as an organization is directly proportional to our ability to individually engage our talents, our unique perspectives, and our respect for every client, customer, and partner.
Diversity and Inclusion are critical to our success. Therefore, we will:
Create Awareness
When every employee feels empowered to bring their full self to work, we benefit from the best of their personality, experiences, and perspectives.
Establish Empathy
When we value the unique giftedness and perspective of all our employees, it encourages everyone to respectfully work together.
Build Buy – In
When we fail to value the uniqueness of others, we push people down, which limits our ability to maximize our impact for clients and diminishes the value of our entire organization.
We are individuals, each unique in our own ways, and together we can create something special through our diversity. To innovate and bring forward remarkable growth in our organization, we must be diverse in our thoughts so that we can co-create the best solutions. If we are not diverse in representation, or stifle the diversity we have, we severely limit our ability to compete against those who seek and embrace diversity.
WE HAVE A SEAT FOR YOU AT THE TABLE, AND WE WANT TO HEAR YOUR VOICE.
Dr. John C. Maxwell
Books
15 Invaluable Laws of Growth
This content is ideal for those individuals or teams beginning their leadership development journey. If this is your first time, perhaps since college, that you have embarked on a personal of professional growth curriculum, the 15ILOG provides the best on ramp to get you and your team on its way! Every chapter, beginning with Law #1 the Law of Intentionality is crafted with practical applications that you or your team can act on right away. John C. Maxwell says in order to reach your potential, you must be intentional about personal growth. This training curriculum will help you understand how personal and professional growth really works, and how you can develop yourself to become a more effective and fulfilled individual. You will learn how to build up your sense of purpose and become more successful in every area of your life.
Patrick Lencioni
Books
The 5 Dysfunctions of a Team
Not Finance. Not technology. Not Strategy. It is Teamwork that remains the ultimate competitive advantage, both because it is so powerful and so rare. Learn why Trust is the cornerstone of any organization. Without trust there can be no courageous conflict resolution. As a result, commitment to the objectives, accountability among all team members, and attention to the results all come crashing down on the organization! This curriculum is a must if you are a leader of a team who is striving for that ultimate competitive advantage!
The 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication
It’s been said that public speaking is the number one fear of most people, with death being second. “This means,” said comedian Jerry Seinfeld, “if you have to be at a funeral, you would rather be in the casket than doing the eulogy.”
How can you overcome fear or ineffectiveness as a speaker? Learn how to apply the Laws of Communication!
- Speak from conviction
- Prepare your content and yourself for speaking
- Find and use your personal and communication strengths
- Focus on your audience and connect
- Tell better stories
- Read the room and create energy and anticipation
- Tell better stories
- Tell better stories
Everyone has a message to share. Whether you want to improve your ability to inspire employees or improve personally this curriculum will help you achieve your objectives.
Dr. John C. Maxwell
Books
The 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication
It’s been said that public speaking is the number one fear of most people, with death being second. “This means,” said comedian Jerry Seinfeld, “if you have to be at a funeral, you would rather be in the casket than doing the eulogy.”
How can you overcome fear or ineffectiveness as a speaker? Learn how to apply the Laws of Communication!
- Speak from conviction
- Prepare your content and yourself for speaking
- Find and use your personal and communication strengths
- Focus on your audience and connect
- Tell better stories
- Read the room and create energy and anticipation
- Tell better stories
- Tell better stories
Everyone has a message to share. Whether you want to improve your ability to inspire employees or improve personally this curriculum will help you achieve your objectives.
Dr. John C. Maxwell
Books
Everyone Communicates, Few Connect!
World-renowned leadership expert John C. Maxwell says if you want to succeed, you must learn how to connect with people. And while it may seem like some folks are just born with it, the fact is anyone can learn how to make every communication an opportunity for a powerful connection. In Everyone Communicates, Few Connect, Maxwell shares the Five Principles and Five Practices to develop the crucial skill of connecting, including:
- Finding Common Ground
- Keeping Your Communication Simple
- Capturing People’s Interest
- Inspiring People
- Staying Authentic in all Your Relationships
The ability to connect with others is a major determining factor in reaching your full potential. According to Harvard Business Review, “The number one criterion for advancement and promotion for professionals is an ability to communicate effectively.” Connecting is a skill you can learn and apply in your personal, professional, and family relationships- and you can start now by taking this course!
Dr. John C. Maxwell
Books
Leadership Gold
Leadership Gold brims with nuggets of wisdom accumulated by John C. Maxwell during 30+ years of studying, practicing, and teaching leadership. Throughout these lessons, you’ll encounter John’s passionate belief in the value of leadership, and you’ll benefit from his unique talent for articulating principles of influence. Each chapter is like a one-on-one mentoring session with the person that leadershipgurus.net named the World’s Top Leadership Guru. John said. I’ve wanted to write this book for years, but I promised myself I wouldn’t do it until I turned 60. The lessons I’ve learned are personal and often simple, yet they can have a profound impact. My desire was to put the hardest-won leadership lessons of my life into a book that would be used to mentor leaders. I have spent my entire life mining them. I’ve sifted through a lot of dirt in order to deliver the gold.”
Dr. John C. Maxwell
Books
Becoming a Person of Influence
How to Positively Impact the Lives of Others
Whatever your vocation or aspiration, you can increase your impact on others by Becoming a Person of Influence. Learn simple, insightful ways to interact more positively with others, and watch your personal and organizational success go off the charts.
- Managers will see their employees respond with new enthusiasm.
- Parents will connect with their children on a deeper level.
- Coaches will see their clients blossom.
- Speakers will reach more people.
- Salespeople will break records.
With influence, you can achieve success at home, at work, and in every other area of life. John C. Maxwell has spent his life raising influencers. With humor, heart, and unique insight, he shares what he has gleaned from decades of experience in both business and nonprofit arenas. Best of all, its insights are practical and easy to apply to everyday life.
Dr. John C. Maxwell
Books
21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership
These 21 life-changing principles – or laws of leadership – were created by John C. Maxwell, pulling from his thirty-plus years of leadership experience. These laws, when accepted as governing ideals in your personal and organizational effectiveness, can transform your entire life. The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership were created with other leaders’ successes and failures in mind, and include observations in the areas of business, politics, sports, religion, and military conflict. The course is designed to be a study of leadership that delves into common mistakes and pitfalls and the accompanying consequences of not allowing your direction to be guided by these irrefutable laws. But it is also a course to teach you how to be a leader – to equip you with the know-how to lead others when these laws are applied to your life and leadership. You will find success – and people will follow you – when you learn to follow these 21 laws of leadership.
Dr. John C. Maxwell
Books
A New Kind of Diversity
In a New Kind of Diversity- making the different generations on your team a competitive advantage, author Tim Elmore, with foreword by John Maxwell brings his decades of research and leadership experience to bear on what might be the biggest, most dramatic, and most disruptive shift the American workforce has ever seen: the vast diversity of several generations living and working together. This new kind of diversity has fostered loneliness in our workplaces, poor communication skills, conflicting values and priorities, and walls instead of bridges to teamwork. The Bureau of Labor and Statistics estimates that 70% of the workforce talent will come from the Millennials. Leadership and Management must lead effectively to create a healthy corporate culture or risk extinction. This curriculum provides the strategies and applications that your organization can use immediately to keep your team inspired, engaged, and purpose driven.
TESTIMONIALS
What our clients say
Fort Leadership’s training of Maxwell’s 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth was inspirational to the JAKTOOL Family. Not only did Andy’s lessons help guide the trajectory of the organization but they became the seeds for JAKTOOL’s core values.
Jeff Kinsberg, Founder and Visionary, JAKTOOL
Jeff Kinsberg, Founder and Visionary, JAKTOOL
Andy’s Consultative Sales Curriculum is a great introduction to self-reflection and awareness that is the foundation for great relationships. Andy’s love for others and their success is infectious and radiates throughout his course and coaching.
Chris Gandy, Director of Business Development, JAKTOOL
Chris Gandy, Director of Business Development, JAKTOOL
Hi Andy! Many thanks for your amazing presentation last night. Your presentation was the BEST I have ever attended since joining the program. Thank you for so generously sharing your stories and wonderful "character" lessons. Grateful for you and the message!
Kim J., Senior Consultant, Deloitte
Kim J., Senior Consultant, Deloitte
Although a little biased, anyone that he gets a chance to build relationships with is beyond blessed to receive his gift.
Mallory Kalajian (Andy’s Daughter) High Commission Clothier
Mallory Kalajian (Andy’s Daughter) High Commission Clothier
Anybody that is going to hear Andy Kalajian will come out feeling really good.
Paula Fine, Senior Living Consultant
Paula Fine, Senior Living Consultant
You're gonna have fun and he's going to make you laugh. He's gonna bring energy and he's gonna give your team something they can act upon right away.
Bruce Pulver, Author, Healthcare Marketing
Bruce Pulver, Author, Healthcare Marketing
Andy really makes you think hard about who you are.
Mary Miller Fazio, Financial Planner
Mary Miller Fazio, Financial Planner
Beyond just networking, he talked a lot about character!
Anthony Chen, Financial Planner
Anthony Chen, Financial Planner
Incredible information, very positive, very encouraging.
Dr. John Webster, Chiropractor
Dr. John Webster, Chiropractor
A servant leader, very genuine in his approach.
Ed Rodriquez, Financial Services Professional
Ed Rodriquez, Financial Services Professional
When I think of Andy, I think of the word energy!
Elaine Harris, Business Development
Elaine Harris, Business Development
Andy- the Team loved having you. Multiple buyers have picked up books you recommended. Great Job!
Paul B., President, Industrial Equipment Manufacturing Company
Paul B., President, Industrial Equipment Manufacturing Company
Thank you Andy for you're passionate and energetic presentation. It has a lasting effect on me. I will definitely look into this list. Thank you. Thank you,
Adam D., Regional Buyer
Adam D., Regional Buyer
Enjoyed your energy, your presentation, and talking with you a few months ago as well as this week.
Jeff C., Industrial Equipment Business Development
Jeff C., Industrial Equipment Business Development
Andy, Your class was outstanding. I'm grateful I was able to attend and my mindset on my career transition got a major boost from having done so. I'm excited to apply the things I learned going forward and starting today. I'd love to get more of your insight, if and when it's convenient to you, on a short 10 minute call or over a cup of coffee sometime. Thank you again!
Brendan W., Mortgage Underwriter
Brendan W., Mortgage Underwriter
Hi Andy, it was such a pleasure meeting you and hearing your amazing presentation! I loved it and really am a big believer in the power of manifestation and feeding our mind healthy thoughts. Thanks again and hope to see you around in Alpharetta!
Natalie S., Director Business Development, Banker
Natalie S., Director Business Development, Banker
Your session was great.
Ilene S., Assistant Director, EY Consulting
Ilene S., Assistant Director, EY Consulting
It was more helpful than I can express, thank you! I look forward to connecting
Cheston B., Cyber Security
Cheston B., Cyber Security
I attended your workshop yesterday at RUMC. Thank you for serving in such way, all the information, and encouragement. Great stories are hard to forget:) Yes, I plan on attending RUMC again. Enjoy the rest of your week Andy. With gratitude : )
Rosa G., Internal Revenue Service
Rosa G., Internal Revenue Service
Thanks so much for connecting with me! Thanks for ALL the GREAT information you shared last night! I was thrilled to already apply some of the information that you shared tonight!
Larry W., Banking
Larry W., Banking
Thank you Andy for the great message! I truly enjoyed it! The recording you took, was that a sharable audio? Some of your teachings I feel my husband could benefit from hearing. I took lots of notes but its not the same. You will see me again. Thank you for sharing your story with us!
Ashley B., Creative Designer
Ashley B., Creative Designer
Andy, Thank you for your time and the great content. I look forward to fostering our connection.
Thanks! Roman, VP Sales Operations
Thanks! Roman, VP Sales Operations
Hi, Andy- Excellent presentation!
B. Ford, Capital Partners
B. Ford, Capital Partners
You message was very inspirational for my career transition. Thank you for taking time to share.
Roger R., IT Project Manager
Roger R., IT Project Manager
Hi Andy! Thank you so much for taking the time to speak at RUMC on Monday night. I enjoyed your workshop and learned a few things that will help me in my search.
Doug O., IT Business Analysis Manager
Doug O., IT Business Analysis Manager
Thanks Andy. That was a very powerful presentation and your message was spot on. I am reviewing the notes I took.
Joe C., Plant Manager
Joe C., Plant Manager
Andy, great meeting you today at RUMC. Really appreciate your energy and positive message. Let’s connect and continue the conversation! Cheers,
Juan C., Marketing Manager
Juan C., Marketing Manager
Hi Andy, I was in your class at RUMC yesterday. I thought you were awesome! I would love to connect with you.
Susan B., Regional Sales Manager, SaaS
Susan B., Regional Sales Manager, SaaS
Hi Andy, It was such a pleasure meeting you today! I really enjoyed our time together and connecting. Your experiences and insights were fun to learn about and resonated with me. Thanks for your helpful suggestion regarding posting on LinkedIn. I wish you continued success and look forward to staying in touch.