J. HARRIS
Certified Coach, Trainer, Speaker DISC
GA, USWith over 30 years of experience, J. Lamont Harris is known as an enthusiastic "Edutainer" and "Convicted HOPE DEALER", because of his dynamic, motivating, and sometimes humorous style of speaking.
J. Lamont Harris is CEO of the Curtis-Harris Education Foundation, Inc. He also serves as CEO-Operations for JKASH Leadership and Learning Academy, President of Georgia Quality, Technical Assistance, Consultation, and Training Advisors, and is an Executive Director with The John Maxwell Team.
He is the Co-Developer of "Another Seat at the Table" Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging curriculum and creator of The Dimensions of Diversity "The Game" Assessment Tools. Mr. Harris is certified to facilitate, speak, train and coach individuals and groups in the areas of leadership development, professional skills, D.I.S.C. Human Behavior Analysis, and personal growth.
He is equipped with the tools, resources and experience to help individuals and teams improve their productivity, performance and profitability, as he has served as a facilitator for group workshops, corporate training in leadership, speaking, sales, and coaching skills for leaders throughout the country.
He has over 30 years of experience as a Senior Training and Development Leader with extensive experience as a Proficient Trainer, Adult Educator, and Motivational Speaker providing hands-on and asynchronous experiences, working with all organizational levels creating, promoting, and delivering training solutions designed to support organizational business plans and missions. Mr. Harris is recognized as a SHRM Foundation Military Community Ambassador serving our Military Community at Work initiative to build awareness, inform and shape the recruitment, hiring, and retention practices of workplaces as it relates to veterans.
He is passionate about creating an interactive and enjoyable business and leadership environment that supports his goals to help others reach their fullest potential by maximizing their individual talents and god given skills through "Life-Long Learning". He is known as an enthusiastic "Edutainer" and "Convicted HOPE DEALER", because of his dynamic, motivating, and sometimes humorous style of speaking, as he brings his outstanding strengths into the work world to include leadership, communication, facilitation, and influencing. J. Lamont delivers career and interactive workshops that include Leadership, Coaching, Mentoring, Diversity, and Team-Building through real world and personal experiences.
A decorated Military service member serving our country in the United States Army as a Non-Commissioned and a Commissioned Officer, he is an active member and consultant for the U.S. Department of Education's 21st Century Community Learning Centers programs in the State of Georgia, as he remains passionate and driven to provide the best quality training and education to make a positive mark on our youth and adults.
Serving and leading several volunteer community Boards of Directors, he is an advocate, community leader, facilitator, and supporter for children and families, as he continues to serve and support the Metro Atlanta Early Leaning Community and Out of School-time programs, the Arthur Blank Foundation Youth Explorers, Bright From the Start, National Head Start Association Mind in the Making and Innovation Summits, and Kids-Docs-on-Wheels Atlanta.
As a motivational speaker, he continues to address and inspire audiences throughout the United States and the Caribbean with organizations such as Nike Inc., NFL Players Association Members, National Head Start Association, The John Maxwell Team and JMT Global Youth Initiatives, and the Empowered Living Teaching Team. He is an active Life Member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated, Prince Hall Free and Accepted Masons, and St. Michael's Airborne Association.
J. Lamont Harris is CEO of the Curtis-Harris Education Foundation, Inc. He also serves as CEO-Operations for JKASH Leadership and Learning Academy, President of Georgia Quality, Technical Assistance, Consultation, and Training Advisors, and is an Executive Director with The John Maxwell Team.
He is the Co-Developer of "Another Seat at the Table" Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging curriculum and creator of The Dimensions of Diversity "The Game" Assessment Tools. Mr. Harris is certified to facilitate, speak, train and coach individuals and groups in the areas of leadership development, professional skills, D.I.S.C. Human Behavior Analysis, and personal growth.
He is equipped with the tools, resources and experience to help individuals and teams improve their productivity, performance and profitability, as he has served as a facilitator for group workshops, corporate training in leadership, speaking, sales, and coaching skills for leaders throughout the country.
He has over 30 years of experience as a Senior Training and Development Leader with extensive experience as a Proficient Trainer, Adult Educator, and Motivational Speaker providing hands-on and asynchronous experiences, working with all organizational levels creating, promoting, and delivering training solutions designed to support organizational business plans and missions. Mr. Harris is recognized as a SHRM Foundation Military Community Ambassador serving our Military Community at Work initiative to build awareness, inform and shape the recruitment, hiring, and retention practices of workplaces as it relates to veterans.
He is passionate about creating an interactive and enjoyable business and leadership environment that supports his goals to help others reach their fullest potential by maximizing their individual talents and god given skills through "Life-Long Learning". He is known as an enthusiastic "Edutainer" and "Convicted HOPE DEALER", because of his dynamic, motivating, and sometimes humorous style of speaking, as he brings his outstanding strengths into the work world to include leadership, communication, facilitation, and influencing. J. Lamont delivers career and interactive workshops that include Leadership, Coaching, Mentoring, Diversity, and Team-Building through real world and personal experiences.
A decorated Military service member serving our country in the United States Army as a Non-Commissioned and a Commissioned Officer, he is an active member and consultant for the U.S. Department of Education's 21st Century Community Learning Centers programs in the State of Georgia, as he remains passionate and driven to provide the best quality training and education to make a positive mark on our youth and adults.
Serving and leading several volunteer community Boards of Directors, he is an advocate, community leader, facilitator, and supporter for children and families, as he continues to serve and support the Metro Atlanta Early Leaning Community and Out of School-time programs, the Arthur Blank Foundation Youth Explorers, Bright From the Start, National Head Start Association Mind in the Making and Innovation Summits, and Kids-Docs-on-Wheels Atlanta.
As a motivational speaker, he continues to address and inspire audiences throughout the United States and the Caribbean with organizations such as Nike Inc., NFL Players Association Members, National Head Start Association, The John Maxwell Team and JMT Global Youth Initiatives, and the Empowered Living Teaching Team. He is an active Life Member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated, Prince Hall Free and Accepted Masons, and St. Michael's Airborne Association.
The Dimensions of Diversity
15 Laws of Growth
Create your plan to be a lifetime learner, always pursuing personal growth and seeing the rewards. In order to reach your potential, you must be intentional about personal growth. This training curriculum will help you understand how personal 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.
The 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication: Apply Them and Make the Most of Your Message - Never Be Afraid to Speak to a Group Again
Format: 2 Hour Virtual or Face to Face [keynote, workshop, breakout, etc..]
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 the Laws of Communication!
This...
17 Laws of Leadership
Teamwork is essential today. The silo approach to growth just does not work. Success requires that everyone on the team is on the same page, contributing their best with a high degree of accountability. High performance teamwork involves a shared vision and goals, understanding the strengths and weaknesses of each member and capitalizing on the collective strengths of the team.
Key Course Deliverables:
- The Law of Big Picture, and how they can...
The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership
The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership
Everything rises and falls on leadership. Whether you are responsible for developing your company, others, or yourself, the more effective you are as a leader, the further you will go. Change is inevitable, growth is optional. The 21 Laws of Leadership is your handbook for growing and developing yourself and others. Apply them and people will follow you. Violate or ignore them and your influence with others will...
Succession Planning
Business succession planning is essentially preparing successors to take on vital leadership roles when the need arises.
Whether it is preparing someone to take over as the sole proprietor of a small business or a position of leadership in a corporation, business succession planning is essential to the long-term survival of...
PCIHO - Transformational Change Within an Organization
In the PCIHO framework, participants are asked questions that they either answer on their own, with a partner, or as a group.
Role - What role they believe they are playing...
High Road Leadership
This training refers to a leadership style that prioritizes ethical behavior, putting the needs of others first, and choosing the morally right path even when it's more challenging, essentially "taking the high road" in decision-making, fostering a culture of respect and inclusivity where everyone is encouraged to win, rather than seeking personal gain at the expense of others; it emphasizes serving others generously without keeping score, building strong relationships, and...
“Check Your Blindspot” A Masterclass On Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
We are embracing the theme, “Check Your Blindspot” A Masterclass On Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
In a time when others are standing on the sidelines watching the world change, our DEIB Team members are rolling up their sleeves, and showing up to IMP(ACT) the world by adding value and bringing cultural awareness to people as only we can!
Our future is bright because YOU are helping to create it by making a difference and being a catalyst...
Everyone Communicates, Few Connect
Effective communication requires that we use the method that works best for those we are speaking to, not just the method that works for ourselves. This mean that if you are to be effective in communicating your goals and objectives, you must learn how to find common ground and establish a connection with people. This is not always an easy task, especially when each person listens and responses to information according to their own style. Using...
Engaging and Productive Meetings
Most meeting are a waste of time. Why? Because many leaders do not plan in advance and they don't use an appropriate meeting structure. As a result, their meetings are often dull or they spin out of control, leaving participants frustrated and uninspired. The secret to a good meeting is the meeting before the meeting.
Key Course Deliverables:
- Discover why the meeting before the meeting is imperative for your...
Developing the Leaders Around You
Format: 2 Hours [keynote, workshop, breakout, etc..]
This program is perfect for:
- Strategies to help you effectively transform your dreams into reality by building up your people. Developing leaders is essential to make a great and lasting impact. The leader sees the big picture, but he or she needs other leaders to help make their mental picture a reality.
Put Your Dream to the Test
As I lead this Virtual training, Put Your Dream to the Test, I will share the more reasons you have to achieve...
Unconscious Bias in the Workplace
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...
Dimensions of Diversity "The Game" Assessment Tool Training
Go beyond traditional diversity, equity and inclusion practices to boldly create a lasting impact in your workforce, team, and community. Make connections with others, Be inspired, Build a playbook of implementable strategies to transform yourself, business workplaces, and community culture into one of real inclusion - where all people can thrive while playing "Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion".
The Game is a tried and proven cultural awareness tool that we refer...
Diversity in the Workplace
By the end of this workshop, you should be able to:
- Explain the definition, terms and history of diversity
- Describe the meaning of stereotypes and biases, how they develop, and the reasons for your own...
Leading Through Crisis - How To Turn Adversity Into An Advantage
Learn practical ways to maneuver through times of difficulty and adversity, and how to seize opportunities in a crisis while still leading well. Participants will learn and adopt John Maxwell’s 11 Perspective Principles About Crisison]
Proposal Writing
A good proposal doesn't just outline what product or service you would like to create or deliver. It will convince the reader that it is the only logical choice. Your participants will explore the proposal writing process including the most common types of proposals.
The Proposal Writing workshop will take participants through each step of the proposal writing process, from understanding why they are writing a proposal; to gathering information; to writing and...
Train-the-Trainer
Whether you are preparing to be a professional trainer, or you are someone who does a bit of training as part of your job, you’ll want to be prepared for the training that you do. This workshop offers various types of training tools to help create and deliver engaging, compelling workshops that will encourage trainees to come back for more.
Objectives:
Research demonstrates that when clear goals are associated with learning, it occurs more easily and rapidly....
Leadershift
Leadershift is an ability and willingness to make a leadership change that will positively enhance organizational and personal growth. Learn the skills necessary to effectively maneuver through change
Leadership Gold
If you are lonely as a leader, then we will give you tangible takeaways to raise your leadership today. 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 a passionate belief in the value of leadership, and you’ll benefit from my unique talent for articulating principles of influence.
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