May THE FORCE of Workforce Civility Be With Us...

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When polarization takes root at work, how can leaders champion diversity, restore civility, and drive performance? SHRM’s dauntless disruptor Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., will challenge assumptions in an unvarnished keynote conversation at the 2026 ASU+GSV Summit!

Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., is President & CEO of SHRM, the world's largest trade association of HR professionals. Since his transformational tenure began in 2017, the organization has grown to nearly 340,000 members across 180 countries—impacting more than 362 million workers. Taylor has steered SHRM and its global community through major shifts and opportunities—offering bold guidance on prioritizing civility and inclusion, navigating workplace disruption, and embracing innovative technology like AI. In reshaping SHRM’s strategy, he has elevated HR’s influence in business and policy on a broader scale.

Taylor’s career spans more than 20 years as a lawyer and executive. Prior to SHRM, he was President & CEO of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, elevating its visibility, revenue, and impact while expanding scholarships and advocacy. He has also served on federal advisory boards for workforce policy and HBCUs and is the bestselling author of RESET: A Leader’s Guide to Work in an Age of Upheaval, as well as “Ask Johnny,” a weekly column for USA TODAY.

In conversation with Deborah Quazzo, Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., will discuss bringing civility back to the water cooler—and why it matters for leaders, teams, and results. Secure your spot in the room at the 2026 ASU+GSV Summit, April 12-15 in San Diego!

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