John Bobb-Semple
John works with leaders and teams to activate their DEI values, cultivate leaders within an organization, and unify teams. He is a changemaker who builds bridges and inspires genuine impact through his leadership and speaking!
John’s unique perspective in the diversity, equity, and inclusion conversation empowers leaders to use their own unique experiences to bridge divides. As an executive leader of an organization that works with dozens of cross-sector executives, John actively collaborates with professionals of diverse and divergent views to improve their city.
As a result of John’s work, people experience a real understanding of why bridge builders are needed and how to authentically be one. Palpable growth in organizations happen when this culture of belonging and leadership is cultivated with the tools and language John provides.
WHY OTHERS ARE SAYING YOU SHOULD HAVE JOHN
We had the pleasure of having John Bobb-Semple speak at our annual client conference and he was fantastic. His message was insightful and thoughtful. He leaves you wanting more and feeling inspired
Kyla Heap FBMC
WHY OTHERS ARE SAYING YOU SHOULD HAVE JOHN
John can provide an inspirational and unique viewpoint with a presentation style that is more engaging than any other I’ve ever experienced.
Bryan R. Lynch, Attorney at Law
WHY OTHERS ARE SAYING YOU SHOULD HAVE JOHN
John helped us motivate and encourage our existing volunteers. Since then, our volunteers have realized how big of an impact they are making and looked for more opportunities to share about our cause in their personal communities.
WHY OTHERS ARE SAYING YOU SHOULD HAVE JOHN
Having known John for more than ten years, it is with great pleasure that I recommend him as an engaging, enthusiastic and insightful speaker. John is a quintessential leader who approaches everything in life with tremendous passion and thoughtful reflection. He cares deeply about his community and wants to provide incubation for new ideas, as well as a vision for what could be – not what is.
His diverse background allows him to view the world through a different set of lenses while remaining open to others with dissimilar backgrounds. John cultivates collaborative models that work to bridge the gap between divergent views, making everyone feel welcome and part of the process. He has the unique ability to comprehend complex situations and impart the information in a concise and understandable format to those with varied backgrounds and levels of understanding.
Rodney W. Bivens, Founder and retired Executive Director- Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma
JOHN’S MESSAGES
The Nature of Building Bridges
#BridgeBuilders
This session will discuss the power of empathy to build bridges through self-reflection, proximity, and direct engagement. Topics Covered: Diversity & amp; Inclusion; Company Culture; Racial Reconciliation
WHY IT MATTERS
The impact of the pandemic will be felt for generations worldwide. The current pace of change and ongoing cultural friction is creating an opportunity for difficult conversations around the virtual water cooler and our dinner tables. These conversations can result in a desire to “cancel”, confront, or ignore those who see our world differently. As professionals navigating the tensions between personal beliefs and experiences and company values, how can we lean in to make positive change in our workplace, families, and communities?
Session snippets include:
- Empathy does not require perfection; it requires authenticity and humility.
- Bridges don’t begin until there is nothing underneath them.
- On our road toward greater inclusion and diversity, we must remember that there is no change in shame.
SHAPING SOLUTIONS
Provide internal and interpersonal tools that:
- Increase cultural awareness and understanding.
- Encourage interpersonal growth in a diverse environment.
- Build bridges to develop an inclusive organizational culture.
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