Official Bio
Introducing Christopher “CJ” Gross, a dynamic voice in Cultural Transformation, renowned for his infectious energy, captivating engagement, and thought-provoking insights. With expertise in deciphering the power of culture to drive innovation and success, CJ draws from diverse fields such as sales, non-profit, engineering, and change management. His unique ability to create a safe and inclusive environment for sharing thoughts and experiences sets him apart, leaving audiences with practical strategies and actionable takeaways.
CJ’s significant impact as a speaker spans various industries, guiding organizations through the complexities of cultural change. Whether addressing small teams or large conferences, his memorable presence and lasting influence resonate with all privileged to hear him speak.
CJ Gross is an accomplished TEDx presenter and a highly regarded international consultant in the field of organizational development. With a specialization in leadership development and Cultural Integration, CJ brings a unique perspective to his work. He is the esteemed author of the enlightening book “What’s Your Zip Code Story?: Understanding and Overcoming Class Bias in the Workplace,” as well as the influential Harvard Business Review article “A Better Approach to Mentorship.”
Drawing from his engineering background, CJ approaches organizational development with a change management and process improvement mindset, consistently delivering results. His expertise has been sought after by renowned companies such as Toyota, Microsoft, the Project Management Institute (PMI), the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Turner Construction, Johns Hopkins University, National Education Association, Oxford University, and others.
CJ has been featured in the Washington Post, HR Professionals Magazine, NBC News, Fox News, Bloomberg, Best Practice in HR, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Government Executive, and others.
If you want to multiply your organizational results 10X, diversity, equity and inclusion cannot be just catchy taglines. They have to be commitments to creating a workplace culture where everyone experiences belonging."
– CJ Gross
WHAT CLIENTS SAY ABOUT CJ
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CJ’s presentation gave me awareness not only about the topic of unconscious bias and how to do things inclusively but this training was practical and allowed me to reflect on myself and see that I can improve.
“Our entire leadership team was very impressed with CJ’s seminar. Everyone enjoyed interacting with him and learning from him. CJ mixed important fundamentals of diversity, equity, and inclusion and introduce new concepts to our team. His stories helped us better understand that we all have biases.”
“There was almost a sense of relief, like weight off the shoulders, and I left each session honestly energized instead of heavy. CJ showed that DEI conversations can happen without being a one-sided, prejudice/biased laced conflict.”
