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Julius Pryor, III

Julius Pryor III is a leading edge thinker. General Managing Partner of JPryorGroup LLC. He is a speaker and strategist in high demand. He helps individuals and high performing teams marshal strengths to realize true potential. He talks about conceptual innovation and becoming more comfortable being uncomfortable. He speaks about being relevant in the 21st century.

Having been the Chief Diversity Officer in some of the most well known organizations in the world, Julius brings a wealth of global professional experience. His philosophy is centered on driving market share gains, revenue growth, clarity of communications and measurable workforce outcomes. Julius delivers results by:

• Cultivating high performing teams to realize true potential. • Deciphering empirical touch-points of organizational culture. • Creating sustainable, outcomes driven diversity strategy. • Focus on top line growth and market share gains.

Julius Pryor III - Professional highlights: SVP and General Managing Partner, Your Talent Bridge

• Developed Diversity Strategies for corporate clients & universities Vice President, Global Diversity Coca-Cola Enterprises

• Developed and implemented global strategic diversity management plan. • Aligned workforce/workplace/marketplace objectives to drive profitability.

Vice President, Global Diversity, Johnson & Johnson Consumer Group

• Fostered innovative thinking for new products and customer relationship development. • Drove strategy for managing workforce, workplace and global marketplace. • Success in pharmaceutical, med device and consumer product business units.

Chief Diversity Strategist, Russell Corporation

• Aided in brand development for Russell Athletic® & Jerzees®, apparel lines. • Developed initiatives that dramatically improved company’s revenue. • Increased market share with new customers. • Emphasized marketplace outcomes and business results. • Reported directly to Chairman and CEO.

Chief Diversity Strategist, TAP Pharmaceuticals (Joint Venture: Abbott Labs & Takeda)

• Created the organizations inaugural Diversity & Inclusion plan. Military Career: U.S. Navy – Surface Warfare Officer; Rank: Captain

• Various commands and leadership roles: Surface Forces Pacific Fleet. • Commander Second Fleet / Striking Fleet Atlantic Staff, AADC Operations Officer. • Commanding Officer, Naval Embarked Advisory Team. • Commanding Officer, U.S. Commander in Chief Europe (USCINCEUR) • Combat Systems and 16’ Guns Turret Officer, USS Missouri (BB-63). • Operations Division Officer, USS Okinawa (LPH-3).

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A sought-after speaker, Julius has delivered presentations at:

• Marshall School of Business – University of Southern California (USC) • Annenberg School of Communications - USC • Goizueta Business School - Emory University • Kellogg School of Management – Northwestern • Rotman School of Management - University of Toronto • Ross School of Business - University of Michigan • Johnson School – Cornell • Opus College of Business - University of St. Thomas • Wake Forest University • Auburn University • The Linkage Summit and the Conference Board • The inaugural Japanese Diversity and Inclusion Conference (Tokyo) • Key Note Speaker: First Ever Israeli Diversity Summit (Tel Aviv).

Sample Speaking Topics Include:

• Global Diversity in a Digital World: Operating in a global, exponential environment and staying relevant. Are you a digital immigrant or a digital native? How to be comfortable, being uncomfortable. Global Diversity & Inclusion in the 21st century: the implications of global networks and worldwide connections. You are going to get diversity whether you want it or not - are you ready to leverage it towards tangible outcomes?

• Extending Yourself to Complete the Mission: Lessons from the Navy: The Navy Seals always operate as a high performance team. Understanding how they accomplish their goals can teach you how to deliver consistently superior results. The Seals are disciplined, focused, and always clear about objectives. They are Outcomes Driven, and ready to Extend Themselves to meet all contingencies. Extend yourself to complete your life's mission, have impact and make a difference.

• A Leap of Faith -Go for it: Most people don't think about what they are good at. If you are in synch with your core strengths, you can place yourself in position to use them. If you realize and leverage your core strengths, you can fulfill your potential. In a time of disruption, there are unique opportunities: Be prepared to leap into them. Critical understanding of conceptual thinking and artistic verisimilitude.

• The Sermon at Sawgrass: A Leadership Epiphany: Critical lessons learned during a day at the TPC at Sawgrass Golf Course. A personal story - the importance of listening to and connecting with people who are different from you. Drive superior outcomes by getting out of your own way. Lead a team, by getting out of their way.

Education:

• Morehouse College - Atlanta, GA; Williston Northampton School - Easthampton, MA. • Coursework at Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) & National Defense University (NDU). • Certified Instructor for Navy Officer Leadership Development Course (NLDC).

Fraternity Affiliation:

• Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. - Initiated at Psi Chapter, Morehouse College