James O. Rodgers
Author, speaker, thought leader, and executive coach
Work With UsDr. James O. Rodgers has practiced diversity management as an enterprise performance tool for over 35 years. He is recognized by his colleagues as one of the leading strategists and the #1 thought leader in the field of diversity management. He is known as “The Diversity Coach.”
Dr. Rodgers has been a behind-the-scenes advisor to leaders in over 300 major enterprises including The Coca-Cola Company, Georgia Power, BellSouth, and ThyssenKrupp Elevator N.A. and, not-for-profits including YMCA of Metro Atlanta and the High Museum of Art. Internationally, he has been a trusted advisor for global brands such as J&J, IBM, BP Amoco, and Chevron Texaco.
Dr. Rodgers is known internationally as a leader in the field. His published writings are read across the globe. He has been quoted in major media outlets like NYT, Financial Times of London, Chicago Tribune, AJC, and WSJ. He is the author of Managing Differently: Getting 100% from 100% of your people 100% of the Time which is frequently used as source material for MBA courses, and Finding Truth without Losing Faith, a tribute to religious diversity.
His new book, Diversity Training That Generates Real Change: inclusive approaches that benefit individuals, business, and society fills in the gap of understanding about the intent, history, and commercial value of diversity management and inclusion.
In addition to his role as executive coach to C-Suite executives, Dr. Rodgers serves as Director of the Executive Academy of ITSMF. His mission is to “build leaders for a changing world.” He has served as board leader for several high-profile non-profits including Habitat for Humanity and the High Museum of Art. In every board position Dr. Rodgers improved the performance of the organizations in measurable ways.
Dr. Rodgers is a frequent speaker at conferences and corporate retreats. He has published over 200 articles, both peer-reviewed and commercial.