J. Lamont Harris is a highly accomplished and respected leader in the field of education and leadership development. As CEO of the Curtis-Harris Education Foundation, Inc. and Co-Founder, CEO - Operations of the JKASH Leadership and Learning Academy, he has dedicated his career to empowering individuals and organizations to reach their full potential through education, training, and coaching.
Recognized out of over 59,000 John Maxwell Leadership Team Members Globally, he was recently selected by John Maxwell as the number one MLT Coach, Trainer, and Speaker in the world FOR Modeling Consistency. One of Mr. Harris's key strengths is his ability to inspire and motivate others. Through his work with the Curtis-Harris Education Foundation, he has helped countless individuals achieve personal and professional success by providing them with the tools and resources they need to thrive. His leadership style is characterized by a strong sense of vision, passion, and authenticity, which resonates with people at all levels of an organization.
In addition to his work with the Curtis-Harris Education Foundation, Mr. Harris is also President of Georgia Quality, Technical Assistance, Consultation, and Training Advisors, where he provides expert guidance and support to organizations seeking to improve their performance and efficiency. His deep understanding of quality management and process improvement has enabled him to make a significant impact on the organizations he works with, helping them to achieve excellence in their operations and services.
Furthermore, Mr. Harris is an Executive Director and Executive Leader with The Maxwell Leadership Team, formerly the John Maxwell Team. John Maxwell is a renowned leadership expert and bestselling author, and Mr. Harris's association with his team speaks volumes about his own expertise and credentials in the field of leadership development. As a certified member of The Maxwell Leadership Team, Mr. Harris is equipped with the knowledge and skills to deliver high-quality leadership training and coaching to individuals and organizations seeking to enhance their leadership capabilities.
Serving as a leadership trainer and consultant, Mr. Harris is also the Co-Developer of "Another Seat at the Table" 2.0 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging book and curriculum. This groundbreaking work addresses the critical issue of diversity and inclusion in organizations, providing practical strategies and tools to help foster a more inclusive and equitable workplace culture. Mr. Harris's commitment to civility, diversity, and inclusion is evident in all aspects of his work, and he is dedicated to promoting greater understanding and appreciation of differences among individuals and groups.
As an author, Mr. Harris has published several books on topics related to diversity, civility, and leadership. His book "Diversity V.I.B.E.S." explores the importance of valuing, including, belonging, engaging, and serving within diverse communities and organizations. "Civility and Connections" delves into the role of civility in fostering positive relationships and effective communication in the workplace. These books reflect Mr. Harris's deep knowledge and expertise in the areas of diversity and leadership, and provide valuable insights for individuals seeking to enhance their understanding and skills in these areas.
In addition to his books, Mr. Harris is also the creator of The Dimensions of Diversity "The Game" Assessment Tools, which help individuals and organizations assess their level of diversity competence and identify areas for growth and improvement. These assessment tools are a valuable resource for anyone looking to enhance their diversity and inclusion practices and create a more inclusive and equitable workplace environment.
As a SHRM Recertification Provider, I am recognized as a “Provider of Choice” for SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP credential holders working to maintain their credential well as Business, Educational Institutions, and Individuals seeking professional growth opportunities. All HR/HR-related educational offerings identified with the SHRM Recertification Provider badge let credential holders know the program is pre-approved by SHRM for recertification professional development credits (PDCs).
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 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 U.S.A., Canada, United Kingdom, Africa, and Caribbean.
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J. Lamont Harris is a dynamic and influential leader in the fields of education, leadership development, civility, and diversity. Through his work with the Curtis-Harris Education Foundation, Inc., the JKASH Leadership and Learning Academy, and other organizations, he has made a significant impact on the lives of individuals and the success of organizations. His dedication to promoting civility, diversity, equity, and inclusion, combined with his expertise in leadership development and quality management, make him a highly sought-after consultant, trainer, and coach. Mr. Harris's contributions to the fields of education, leadership, and diversity will continue to have a lasting impact on individuals and organizations for years to come.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION "THE GAME"
The Game is a tried and proven cultural awareness tool that we refer to as Dimensions of Diversity “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” The Game.
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".
We bring you over 30 years of corporate training experience plus resources from our expert team. We will lead your staff through an in-depth training of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging. As a result of this training your company and your team will significantly increase their awareness of civility in this vitally important topic in the workforce today.
This "Cultural Awareness Tool" is not about asking people to change their values or core beliefs. Instead, the conversation of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging is about civility and holding space for difficult-but-necessary conversations and being open to ideas, perspectives, and experiences outside of your own. DEIB means inviting others to the party, and when they arrive, include them by asking them dance!!!
Trainings are delivered Face-to-Face and Virtually to meet your organizational needs and meet SHRM Recertification requirements.
J. Lamont 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 to create, promote, and deliver training solutions designed to support organizational business plans and missions.
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”.
"Bridging DEIB Awareness that connects each of us like the fabrics of our garments" - J. Harris 2021
J. Lamont 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. He 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 After Schools programs in the State of Georgia working with a total of (3) School Districts (Atlanta Public Schools, Dekalb County Schools, and Fulton County Schools), 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 CDC Foundation, Arthur Blank Foundation Youth Explorers, USAging, SHIP-SMP, State of Georgia Bright From the Start, National Head Start Association Mind in the Making and Innovation Summits, Nike Starting Block, Kids-Docs-on-Wheels, and Westside Works Atlanta.
"The Law of Proximity – leaders make a way to be close to the vision and close to the team and become a product of the product"