9:15 - 10:30 Build Back Stronger: The Power of a P.L.A.N. in the Face of Adversity | Michael K. Jackson

In this presentation, audience members will learn a proven 4-step process to overcome any form of adversity in life and in business and become more resilient leaders as a result.

10:35 - 12:00 The Code of Trust: The Five Steps to Building Resiliency and Navigating Through Challenges | Robin Dreeke

Inspiring trust is not a trick, nor is it an arcane art -- it's an important, character-building endeavor that requires only a sincere desire to be helpful and sensitive, and the ambition to be more successful at home and at home. The Code of Trust is based on the five principles: (1) Suspend Your Ego, (2) Be Nonjudgmental, (3) Honor Reason, (4) Validate Others, and (5) Be Generous.

12:15 - 1:00 Networking Luncheon & Activity | Drum Cafe

1:15 - 2:30 Leading in DEI: Toxic Masculinity vs. Masculine Leadership | Devin Canaday

In this segment, as organizations lean into integrating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, there is an unspoken challenge for men to lean into an allyship. In this segment, Devin will explore the premises that most DE&I issues are actually leadership issues that require a balanced understanding and application of Masculine Leadership, in which men can be the critical lynchpin to successful, effective DE&I initiatives improving organizational performance. 

2:30 - 3:45 Kicking Your Own 'Buts' | Dr. Dennis Humphrey

One of the greatest barriers to our own success is the fear of failure even when we have no evidence of it. Getting beyond our personal doubts allows for shifting a 'but' to an 'and'.

3:45 - 4:00 Wrap Up

Daphne Latimore

Daphne B. Latimore is the founder and Managing Partner of D.B. Latimore Professional Services Group, LLC a boutique firm specializing in Human Resource Management, Professional Coaching Services, and Workforce Seminars.

Daphne has over 25 years of strategic and operational experience in both the private and public sectors. As a career HR Strategist, Executive and Leadership Coach, skilled Facilitator and Trainer, and HR consultant, Daphne specialize in establishing sustainable workforce productivity programs through the development of leaders at all levels.

Daphne' is the creator of the Veracity Professional Men's Summit. As part of her passion for ensuring that organizations provide a positive work experience, she designed  Veracity to align with organizations' commitment to a culture of inclusion,  

Daphne is passionate about advancing Human Resources as a profession and is committed to ensuring that “PEOPLE” are an organization’s greatest resource. As a result of her commitment, she developed the Productivity Powered by P.E.O.P.L.E. ® workforce productivity framework based on her years of experience working with leaders at all levels to improve the workforce productivity of their organization.

Dr. Dennis Humphrey

Dr. Humphrey is the Senior Vice President, Organizational Development and Learning for the RMR Technology Group and owner/founder of PointShift LC, a behavioral management firm. 

Returning to the Veracity Professional Men's Summit for a second year as our Emcee, Dr. Humphrey will lead us through our theme "Leading through Unchartered Waters: Change Management, Inclusiveness, and Resiliency are your Oars for Success".  He will also conduct a segment on polarity management: "  "Kicking Your Own Buts":   Getting beyond our personal doubts allows for shifting a 'but' to an 'and'. 

As a motivational speaker, he has spoken at executive leadership offsites, conferences, and organizational meetings nationally and internationally.  His previous roles include executive and senior management roles in leadership development, training, talent management, operations, technology, cyber security,  and systems manufacturing. 

Dr. Humphrey has designed several seminars specifically targeted at management/leadership development using the foundational principles of Psychology.  His second book release, WE ARE NOT EQUAL, focuses on the developmental conditioning factors that influence personality, decision-making, and relationship building.

Michael K. Jackson

Michael K. Jackson is a Caribbean American inspirational keynote speaker, author, and Master Trainer specializing in the area of emotional resilience & well-being. As Founder and CEO of Michael K. Jackson International, Michael leverages over two decades of business, ministry, and government leadership experience to advance his mission to inspire, empower, and equip purpose-driven leaders around the world to “bounce back from setbacks and ‘build back stronger from stress and adversity.”

Michael is a co-author of the Amazon Best Seller, “Speaking My Truth: 50 Real-Life Stories that Inspire, Empower, Heal, and Transform,” in which he introduces readers to his P.L.A.N. Resilience-Building Blueprint. Michael holds several certifications, including Association for Talent Development (ATD) Master Trainer, National Wellness Institute (NWI) Resilience & Thriving Facilitator, and NASBITE Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP). He earned an MBA in International Business from American Intercontinental University and a B.S. in Government & Politics from the University of Maryland Global Campus Europe (Heidelberg, Germany).  He is a husband, a proud father of 4 daughters, and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. 

Topic: BUILD BACK STRONGER: THE POWER OF A P.L.A.N. IN THE FACE OF ADVERSITY - In this presentation, audience members will learn a proven 4-step process to overcome any form of adversity in life and in business and become more resilient leaders as a result.

When he’s not inspiring audiences around the globe,  he enjoys spending quality time with his family. You'll also find him reading a good book, exploring a new bike trail, working out, or sharpening his Japanese jujitsu skills.

Drum Cafe has over 22 years of experience in over 20 countries. Drumming has been used for centuries to unite tribes. Now it's time to unite your organization through the universal language everyone that everyone can relate to. Through music. Drumming is something every culture can relate to. The first thing you hear when you come into this world is the beat of your mother’s heartbeat. We help individuals and organizations rediscover their heartbeat, getting the whole organization beating as one. Drumming relaxes, energizes, and motivates.

The Drum Cafe are the experts in uniting diverse groups with drumming and music. Drum Cafe has worked closely with Richard Branson, Michael Dell, Microsoft and other fortune 500 companies, to teach groups how to work together and more importantly to have fun. Drum Cafe is always seen as the highlight activity in conferences, team meetings, end-of-year parties, and seminars. 

Robin Dreeke

Robin Dreeke is a best-selling author, professional speaker, trainer, facilitator, and retired FBI Special Agent and Chief of the Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Program. Robin has taken his life's work of recruiting spies and broken down the art of leadership, communication, and relationship building into Five Steps to TRUST and Six Signs of who you can TRUST.

Since 2010, Robin has been working with large corporations as well as small companies in every aspect of their business. Whether it is newly promoted leaders, executives, sales teams, or customer relations, Robin has crafted his People Formula for quick results and maximum success. 

Topic:  The Code of Trust: The Five Steps to Building Resiliency and Navigating Through Challenges.  Inspiring trust is not a trick, nor is it an arcane art - it's an important, character-building endeavor that requires only a sincere desire to be helpful and sensitive, and the ambition to be more successful at work and at home. The Code of Trust is based on the five principles: (1) Suspend Your Ego, (2) Be Nonjudgmental, (3) Honor Reason, (4) Validate Others, and (5) Be Generous.

Devin Canaday

Devin Canaday is a dynamic individual who has managed to excel in multiple facets of his career.  Throughout his 25 year career, Devin has garnered experience in the historical museum industry, defense, and engineering industry, worked in the education field at the K12 and academia levels, built his craft as a serial entrepreneur, and is a certified leadership coach.

Currently, Devin serves as the Associate Director for Family and Community Engagement with the Richmond City Public Schools.  In this capacity, he is focused on overhauling the division’s use of data and metrics to implement effective and impactful programs for students and fostering stronger partnerships with the broader community.  Always one to leverage every minute of his day, Devin runs multiple businesses; The STEMpreneur (STEM Education), Ayanda Leadership Institute (Leadership undergirded by DEI), and supports business operations for Living Wellness/Wellness Collective, a mental health practice. As a certified coach through the International Coaching Federation, Devin has worked with hundreds of clients ranging from corporate executives to individual contributors. 

Topic: Leading in DEI: Toxic Masculinity vs. Masculine Leadership. In this segment - As organizations lean into integrating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, there is an unspoken challenge for men to lean into an allyship.  In this segment, Devin will introduce concepts of Leading in DEI with Cultural Intelligence.