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Empowering Leaders to Build Cultures of Belonging

Curtis Ray Hill

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Curtis Ray Hill empowers organizations with DEI&B strategies, blending business acumen with powerful life lessons to create thriving, inclusive cultures.

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The role Curtis played at our 3-day Success Summit is a big reason why the event was so successful. In early feedback, attendees rated their experience at 4.5 out of 5 stars!

Denise Hardin, Senior Vice President, State Farm See all references

Why you should book Curtis Ray Hill for your next event

  • Curtis’s remarkable journey from gang life to global leadership offers an inspiring, real-world example of resilience and transformation, providing audiences with the motivation to embrace change and growth.
  • As a published author, respected educator, and renowned speaker, Curtis uses humor, humanity, and business savvy to tackle complex DEI&B challenges.
  • Curtis overcame incredible adversity to achieve four advanced degrees, earning global recognition as a thought leader in DEI&B, and equipping businesses with powerful tools for cultural transformation.
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Curtis Ray Hill delivers transformative DEI&B strategies that help organizations build inclusive cultures, boosting employee engagement, productivity, and profitability. Drawing from his powerful life story and refined business acumen, Curtis provides leaders with actionable solutions that drive meaningful, long-term change. His dynamic and engaging presentations ensure that complex topics like race, resilience, and belonging are not only understood but embraced—creating a culture that fosters growth, innovation, and success for the entire organization.

Why you should book Curtis Ray Hill for your next event

  • Curtis’s remarkable journey from gang life to global leadership offers an inspiring, real-world example of resilience and transformation, providing audiences with the motivation to embrace change and growth.
  • As a published author, respected educator, and renowned speaker, Curtis uses humor, humanity, and business savvy to tackle complex DEI&B challenges.
  • Curtis overcame incredible adversity to achieve four advanced degrees, earning global recognition as a thought leader in DEI&B, and equipping businesses with powerful tools for cultural transformation.

Keynote Speaker Curtis Ray Hill is a highly sought-after expert in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEI&B), offering organizations actionable insights to foster inclusive cultures that drive both people and profit. Known for his dynamic, engaging presentations, Curtis combines his personal journey of overcoming adversity with a deep understanding of business and organizational transformation.

From a life marked by violence and crime in Chicago, Curtis rose to become a leading DEI&B strategist and thought leader, transforming his personal struggles into powerful lessons for organizational growth. With four advanced degrees, including a Master of Arts in Teaching, an M.Ed. in Administration and Supervision, and a Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma, Curtis brings a wealth of knowledge in both education and operational excellence.

As a motivational speaker, Curtis delivers more than just inspiration. His insights help organizations unlock potential, improve productivity, and cultivate a workplace where everyone feels valued. Curtis’s unique ability to blend real-life experiences with business expertise ensures that his message resonates deeply and offers practical, sustainable strategies.

Book Curtis Ray Hill for your event and give your leaders and employees the tools to create a culture of belonging that fosters innovation and drives long-term success. By booking Curtis Ray Hill, you’re ensuring your organization will benefit from a keynote that not only motivates but also empowers teams to take actionable steps toward real change. Curtis’s engaging, high-energy presentations leave a lasting impact, making him the perfect choice to elevate your DEI&B efforts.

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Create A Culture Of Belonging™

The Future of Work

The Culture Of Belonging™ strategy presented in this keynote empowers the audience to transcend superficial judgments, underscoring the importance of cultivating profound connections and value with others. It vividly demonstrates how this transformation can significantly enhance individuals, financial outcomes, and workplace efficiency.

This program is perfect for:

  • Wrestling with the complexities of belonging which can influence employee well-being and workplace engagement, leading to challenges in creating a harmonious work environment.
  • Grappling with the challenging journey of investing in positive change, where hurdles must be overcome to achieve long-term and sustainable cultural transformation.
  • Facing the formidable task of nurturing belonging while confronting workplace intricacies and ongoing challenges of promoting inclusivity and eliminating exclusion in the workplace.

Your Audience Will:

  • Embrace a new framework for understanding DEI.
  • Chart a strategic roadmap to create a more equitable, diverse, and differentiated work.
  • Cultivate a new shared language through real-time learning, conversations, and explorations.
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Differentiation is the Secret Weapon to Employee Success

Unlocking The Power Of Customization

Differentiation customizes the employees’ journey, enhancing performance by valuing each individual’s uniqueness through a blend of organic and dynamic learning, benefiting employees at all DEI&B levels. This strategic approach delivers tailored corporate education to the right employees at the right time.

This program is perfect for:

  • Executives and leaders entrusted with creating an inclusive culture.
  • Human Resource professionals overseeing talent acquisition and management.
  • Change management experts seeking to provide assurance to all employees.

Your Audience Will:

  • Gain insights into creating meaningful moments.
  • Create a deliberate framework for daily interactions.
  • Design a Culture Of Belonging™ Total Rewards P.B.I.S.™ (Performance-Based Incentive System)
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Equity Begins With An I.E.P.

Nurturing Success Through Personalized Pathways

The IEP (Individualized Employee Plan) paves the way for employee success, aligning employment goals and achievements with DEI Progress Monitoring™. It promotes collaboration among executives, leaders, and employees to elevate Culture Of Belonging™ results, serving as the cornerstone for employee retention, satisfaction, and developmental tracking.

This program is perfect for:

  • Executives/Leaders who recognize that DEI is an invaluable investment in human capital.
  • Change Management Experts who aspire to foster an environment where every individual can bring their authentic selves to the workplace.
  • Human Resource Strategists who grasp that DEI is a strategic imperative, valuing each employee as a unique individual while fostering a sense of belonging.

Your Audience Will:

  • Complete an IEP template to provide a peephole into what motivates them.
  • Communicate what progress monitoring is and how to implement it.
  • Lead difficult conversations in a nonthreatening manner with a hands-on approach to stabilize turbulent times.
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Inclusion Provides the LRE

The LRE Advantage

The LRE provides exclusive access to opportunities and resources that typically evade the average employee which can prevent both employees and employers from experiencing the dynamic synergy that arises when diverse learning styles converge. The LRE bridges the gaps between departments, generations, social backgrounds, and racial divides.

This program is perfect for:

  • Executives/Leaders who desire to go deep into DEI&B practices rather than wide.
  • Change management professionals who are striving to implement interdisciplinary strategies.
  • Human Resource professionals who want to grant opportunities to potential hires or promote potential candidates who might not have enough experience.

Your Audience Will:

  • Build an inclusive culture and increase the bottom line.
  • Design specialized programs to elevate with entry/mid-level roles to partner with management.
  • Discuss interpersonal differences in a non-threatening environment to increase inclusion and intersectionality.
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The role Curtis played at our 3-day Success Summit is a big reason why the event was so successful. In early feedback, attendees rated their experience at 4.5 out of 5 stars!

Denise Hardin

Senior Vice President, State Farm

I thought your presentation was great! It was touching and spoke to my emotions which made me remember and retain what you discussed.

Laura Tarakam

Human Resources Manager, ProLift Toyota Material Handling

Curtis’s ability to keep an audience engaged and create the “aha moments” was paramount for our successful event. I will not hesitate to use him again for future events.

Anthony Beach

General Manager, Sophy Hotel

Curtis’ energy is infection and his delivery is one of the best I have ever experienced. Our members are still raving about his presentation and I give him the highest recommendation.

Ashton Henderson

Director of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, Detroit Pistons

I had the pleasure to work with Curtis while I was at N.C. Agricultural and Technical State University developing the Manager Development Program. I was on the team that managed the program through the Center for Leadership and Organizational Excellence. “Curtis’s ability to story tell is well balanced with research and practical content. His presentations were the highest rated segment of the series.

Debra Lucenti

Client Success Manager, Center for Creative Leadership

I absolutely loved your session today and was a wonderful way to end my work day. I loved the enthusiasm, the interaction of the attendees, and I also liked the different words/explanation of DEI.

Jan Bowman

Director of Human Resources, Future Keys LLC.

Best speaker of today! Way to hit alllll the feels! This topic is so important, thank you for sharing your stories and experiences with us!

Erica Hall

People Operations Partner, Activate Care
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5 out of 5 stars

The role Curtis played at our 3-day Success Summit is a big reason why the event was so successful. In early feedback, attendees rated their experience at 4.5 out of 5 stars!

Denise Hardin, Senior Vice President, State Farm See all references

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