Program Summary: 

Why People Need to Matter: Purpose, Trust, and Belonging in an Age of Uncertainty

Employees today are navigating unprecedented levels of change—from AI and evolving workplace expectations to economic uncertainty and growing concerns about where they fit in the future of work. As organizations focus on productivity, innovation, and transformation, HR professionals have a unique opportunity to help employees feel valued, connected, and confident in their ability to contribute.

In this engaging and interactive session, leadership consultant David Jones explores the relationship between purpose, trust, and belonging in today's workplace. Participants will gain practical insights into creating cultures where people feel their work matters, strengthening engagement during times of uncertainty, and helping employees connect their unique value to organizational success.

Objectives:

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Explain how uncertainty, workplace change, and concerns about relevance influence employee engagement, trust, and organizational culture.

• Identify practical strategies for helping employees connect their unique strengths and contributions to a greater sense of purpose and organizational success.

• Implement approaches that strengthen trust, belonging, and psychological safety to create more resilient, engaged, and high-performing workplaces.

Speaker Bio: 

David Jones is the Founder and CEO of Diversity of Thought, Inc. (DOTI), a nationally recognized leadership development and consulting firm that helps organizations build stronger cultures through trust, psychological safety, and purposeful leadership. With more than 25 years of leadership experience, David has led learning and development efforts in corporate environments, including during Best Buy’s nationally recognized retail turnaround, and now works with businesses, chambers of commerce, healthcare organizations, nonprofits, and community leaders across the country.

A keynote speaker for national leadership conferences and a Psychological SAFETY accredited consultant, David is known for blending research, storytelling, humor, and practical application to help audiences think differently about leadership, belonging, and culture. His work focuses on helping organizations create environments where people feel valued, connected, and equipped to contribute their best.

We are also having a back to school supplies drive - please see the attached and the below information. 

As students prepare to head back to school, we're proud to support the Brevard Health Foundation's Supply Zone for Teachers program. This incredible initiative provides free school supplies to teachers, many of whom use these resources to directly support students whose families may not be able to afford them. Every donation helps ease the financial burden on educators while ensuring more students have the tools they need to learn, grow, and succeed. Together, we can make a meaningful impact in classrooms across our community