 John Alston is a man of many interests and pursuits: classroom teacher, multicultural consultant, psychologist, world traveler, and author of Story Power. As a compelling and practical professional speaker, he has merged his diverse experiences into one of the most important topics facing American communities and businesses--preparation for the new face of America. With humor and warmth, John connects with his audience--empowering them to accept the reality of diversity and change. John goes beyond "visible" diversity--race, age, handicap, and gender--to the "invisible" diversity--the values and norms that transcend the obvious and ultimately define the success of any venture or relationship. As new people enter communities and the workforce and change the demographics, differences in values translate to things as basic as what people mean by work, quality, family, education, and getting things done. Whether it's today's youth or people from other cultures, John addresses what to do when the people in charge have little in common with the people they lead. As America's communities and workforce become increasingly diverse, his experience with many cultures will help leaders and employees find common ground. John understands that change is not to be achieved through platitudes, inspiring rhetoric, or even moving beyond your comfort zone. Change is difficult and strikes at the very core of an individual's identity. John brings a unique approach to a monumental concern. Author of Story Power, he illustrates the power of a compelling story to inspire meaningful change. As his audience begins to relate to the possibilities inherent in letting down barriers to human understanding, Alston assists them in contrasting their cerebral understanding with their actual behavior. People will leave this program with practical knowledge they can incorporate within their organizations and communities. The ultimate goal is to discover and utilize the strengths found in America's increasingly diverse population. The personal awareness and people skills of the audience will be enhanced through an entertaining and enlightening experience with a gifted speaker, author, and educator.
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