Recognized as one of the world’s top “people practitioners” and twice named a HRD “Global Top 100 HR Influencer,” Dr. Jarik Conrad, SPHR, SHRM-CSP, NACD.DC, is a sought-after speaker who shares his insights on a variety of topics, including health and wellness, emotional intelligence, leadership, and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. His expertise and thought leadership continue to shape the future of work, inspiring professionals to embrace new possibilities.
“I promise you won’t find a tougher audience than a group of senior law enforcement officials. We asked Dr. Conrad to speak to ranking command officers from state and local police departments across Florida and employees of the FBI’s Jacksonville Division. He did an outstanding job with these two divergent groups including discussions about emotional intelligence, stress management, and change in the workplace…Your employees need to hear what Dr. Conrad has learned about the brain, people at work, and life.”
Dr. Conrad, who grew up in public housing in East St. Louis, Illinois, a city described as “America’s most distressed small city,” earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois, two master’s degrees from Cornell University, and a Doctor of Education from the University of North Florida.
He draws from an interdisciplinary background spanning business, human resources, education, sociology, engineering, healthcare, marketing, and research across the private, public, and nonprofit sectors to help solve the most enduring challenges faced by people and organizations.
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Discover Dr. Conrad’s podcast appearances featuring insights on emotional intelligence, leadership, and personal development to help you excel in both your personal and professional life.
“In this timely and important book, In Search of Humanity, Jarik Conrad shows how America can become a better version of itself — more open, more fair, and more inclusive. Any leader of any kind ought to reckon with his argument and heed his call for change.”
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