Joe Gerstandt
Keynote Speaker: Diversity & Inclusion Advisor; Co-Author, "Social Gravity"
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Joe Gerstandt Biography
Joe Gerstandt is a speaker, author, and advisor bringing greater clarity, action, and impact to organizational diversity and inclusion efforts.
Gerstandt has worked with Fortune 100 corporations, small non-profits, and everything in between. He is a featured contributor for the Workforce Diversity Network Expert Forum, and his insights have been published in Diversity Best Practices, Diversity Executive, HR Executive, The Diversity Factor, The American Diversity Report, the Corporate Recruiting Leadership Journal, Associations Now, and other print and online journals. He also co-authored the book "Social Gravity: Harnessing the Natural Laws of Relationships."
Gerstandt grew up on a family farm in NW Iowa, served four years in the United States Marine Corps, including participation in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, attended Iowa State University, and then spent six years working in management and business development for technology and communication companies. He then made a career change and went to work for a grassroots non-profit organization, where he found himself drawn to issues related to diversity and inclusion and became actively involved in that work. Gerstandt served as the Director of Education and Prevention Programming at the Nebraska AIDS Project, a Program Director at the National Conference for Community and Justice, and as the Diversity Director at Alegent Health.
Gerstandt believes we cannot continue applying a 20th-century approach to an increasingly critical set of 21st-century issues. A strong advocate for resetting the diversity and inclusion conversation, Gerstandt sees diversity and inclusion as often misunderstood. His keynote messages and interactive workshops bring greater clarity, action, and impact to existing and new organizational diversity & inclusion efforts.
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Joe Gerstandt Speaking Topics
For the past 20 years, Joe Gerstandt has been helping organizations of all shapes and sizes to find new clarity relative to diversity and inclusion, and to put new practices in place. But he did not take a very direct route into this work, in fact there was a time in his life when he likely would have rolled his eyes at what he now does for a living. The often-discomforting experience of becoming aware of and addressing his own privilege, denial, bias, and bigotry still informs his work today. This is a story of how one person’s heart, mind, and behavior changed and what we might learn from it. From his own story of growing up on a family farm in rural Iowa, serving in the United States Marine Corps, personal and professional successes and setbacks, and just being in the world with other human beings, Joe distills insights applicable toward leadership, behavior change, culture change, and enlisting more allies in this work.
What specifically do you mean when you use the word “inclusion?” It has become one of the most popular words relative to the modern workplace, yet in most organizations it remains a vague, ambiguous idea; and vague, ambiguous targets are incredibly hard to hit. If inclusion is the product you are trying to deliver, then you should be able to speak to its characteristics. This message brings a powerful new clarity to the concept of inclusion, what it is, why it matters and how it happens. The audience will leave this message with a strong foundation upon which to build impactful and sustainable diversity and inclusion initiatives.
Inclusive leadership requires more than a statement of commitment, it is an active practice. This session introduces you to that practice. Anchored in a practical model of what inclusion is, Joe will introduce you to a set of competencies and commitments to ensure that your leadership is, in fact, inclusive. You will leave this session with work to do and tools to use, things that you can act on immediately.
While the word “authenticity,” gets casually thrown around as if it is a simple, safe, and common thing, the truth is a bit more complicated. Authenticity, properly understood, is hard fought and often involves a fair amount of real and / or perceived risk. As a result, authenticity is often lacking in our places of work, in our personal and professional lives. Which is unfortunate, because authenticity is a pretty righteous thing. This session explores authenticity, what it matters on the individual and organizational level, and how to put authenticity to work for you.
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How much does it cost to book Joe Gerstandt for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Joe Gerstandt, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Joe Gerstandt are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Joe Gerstandt, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does Joe Gerstandt speak about?
Joe Gerstandt is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Diversity & Inclusion, DEI, Leadership, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking, Human Resources, Corporate Culture, Family & Parenting, Communication, HIV & AIDS and Health & Wellness.
Where does Joe Gerstandt travel from?
Joe Gerstandt generally travels from Omaha, NE, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Joe Gerstandt?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Joe Gerstandt for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Joe Gerstandt for your next private or corporate function.
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AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Joe Gerstandt or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
Joe Gerstandt is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Diversity & Inclusion, DEI and Leadership. The estimated speaking fee range to book Joe Gerstandt for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Joe Gerstandt generally travels from Omaha, NE, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Phindile Sithole-Spong, Annette Grotheer and Earvin “Magic” Johnson. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Joe Gerstandt for an upcoming event.
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Joe Gerstandt Speaking Topics
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From “Anti” to “Ally”: A Story of Personal Transformation
For the past 20 years, Joe Gerstandt has been helping organizations of all shapes and sizes to find new clarity relative to diversity and inclusion, and to put new practices in place. But he did not take a very direct route into this work, in fact there was a time in his life when he likely would have rolled his eyes at what he now does for a living. The often-discomforting experience of becoming aware of and addressing his own privilege, denial, bias, and bigotry still informs his work today. This is a story of how one person’s heart, mind, and behavior changed and what we might learn from it. From his own story of growing up on a family farm in rural Iowa, serving in the United States Marine Corps, personal and professional successes and setbacks, and just being in the world with other human beings, Joe distills insights applicable toward leadership, behavior change, culture change, and enlisting more allies in this work.
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Inclusion by Design
What specifically do you mean when you use the word “inclusion?” It has become one of the most popular words relative to the modern workplace, yet in most organizations it remains a vague, ambiguous idea; and vague, ambiguous targets are incredibly hard to hit. If inclusion is the product you are trying to deliver, then you should be able to speak to its characteristics. This message brings a powerful new clarity to the concept of inclusion, what it is, why it matters and how it happens. The audience will leave this message with a strong foundation upon which to build impactful and sustainable diversity and inclusion initiatives.
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Inclusive Leadership
Inclusive leadership requires more than a statement of commitment, it is an active practice. This session introduces you to that practice. Anchored in a practical model of what inclusion is, Joe will introduce you to a set of competencies and commitments to ensure that your leadership is, in fact, inclusive. You will leave this session with work to do and tools to use, things that you can act on immediately.
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The Authenticity Advantage
While the word “authenticity,” gets casually thrown around as if it is a simple, safe, and common thing, the truth is a bit more complicated. Authenticity, properly understood, is hard fought and often involves a fair amount of real and / or perceived risk. As a result, authenticity is often lacking in our places of work, in our personal and professional lives. Which is unfortunate, because authenticity is a pretty righteous thing. This session explores authenticity, what it matters on the individual and organizational level, and how to put authenticity to work for you.
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How do I book Joe Gerstandt to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Joe Gerstandt for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Joe Gerstandt, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Joe Gerstandt or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Joe Gerstandt for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Joe Gerstandt, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Joe Gerstandt are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Joe Gerstandt, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Joe Gerstandt speak about?
Joe Gerstandt is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Diversity & Inclusion, DEI, Leadership, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking, Human Resources, Corporate Culture, Family & Parenting, Communication, HIV & AIDS and Health & Wellness. -
Where does Joe Gerstandt travel from?
Joe Gerstandt generally travels from Omaha, NE, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Joe Gerstandt?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Joe Gerstandt for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Joe Gerstandt for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Joe Gerstandt or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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