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2017 Diversity & Inclusion Conference & Exposition
 

HR: From the Hustle on the Urban Street Corner to Inside Corporate Boardrooms

Chef Jeff says, “I was an HR nightmare.” But he knew the lessons he learned on the streets had taught him transferable skills that would apply to the corporate world: marketing, branding, public relations and managing a diverse workforce. Based on Chef Jeff’s personal experience, you will learn how to embrace workers from all backgrounds to help your organization thrive in today’s economy. Additionally, with his 12 inspiring and pragmatic street-smart recipes for success, you will discover your hidden business aptitudes. Knowing this and learning how diversity drives today's business, your organization can benefit from increased staff retention, consistency in product delivery, and teams that are more confident and productive. 

 
Date(s) & Time(s): 
Wednesday, October 25, 2017 - 11:00am to 12:15pm
Presenter: 
Jeff Henderson
celebrity chef, author and host of “Flip My Food”
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Jeff Henderson inspires with his emotional journey of redemption from the streets to the stove, sharing real-life strategies to help you achieve your dreams, no matter your stage of life.
 
From humble beginnings in South Central Los Angeles, to life as an imprisoned drug dealer, and then as an award-winning celebrity chef and best-selling author, Jeff is a role model for anyone who needs the encouragement to reinvent their life. Since he discovered his passion and gift for cooking in the unlikeliest of places – prison – Jeff has completely turned his life around, and today serves as a popular and powerful voice for self-transformation.
 
The creator of Food Network's reality series, “The Chef Jeff Project,” host of “Family Style with Chef Jeff,” and the star of the nationally syndicated series, “Flip My Food with Chef Jeff,” he is also the best-selling author of two books.
 
From overcoming hardship to identifying one’s personal talents, Jeff reveals his hard-knock yet transformative life lessons and the secrets to rising above and realizing your potential. His dynamic and engaging presentations help audiences discover their hidden business aptitudes, make life-changing decisions, and gain a new foothold on the ladder to success.
 
SESSIONS:
Location: 
Grand Ballroom
Amount of Credit: 
1.00
Credit Type: 
•SHRM PDCs
Session Type: 
General Session

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