Keith Wyche

Gain solutions on your organization's DE&I program development from a results driven, practicing C-suite executive. Keith pulls case studies from leading successful transformation initiatives.

Expert on

  • Leadership
  • Leadership – Executive Level
  • Change
  • Best-Selling Author
  • Black History
  • Diversity Equity Inclusion (DEI)

Fee Range

$25,000–$40,000

Travels from

FL, US

Biography

Change is inevitable, and creates challenges and opportunities for both individuals and  organizations. For you and your organization to overcome these challenges and leverage these  opportunities, maintaining resiliency and creating a strong and intentional DE&I program is a must. Leaders who can influence transformation are valued and differentiated. Organizations that survive and thrive in today’s economic environment are those that embrace change, anticipate disruption and implement transformation flawlessly.

Gain solutions on your organization’s DE&I program development from a results driven, practicing C-suite executive. Keith Wyche understands the rules for success, rules he  now shares as an author, speaker, and thought leader. His keynote talks and workshops are filled with practical advice and real-world examples that will leave your team informed and  inspired.

Keith pulls stories from his exceptional record of leading successful transformation initiatives in  industries undergoing rapid change including technology, manufacturing, outsourced services,  and grocery retail.

With more than 30 years of experience, earning serious results for some of America’s best known corporations including Walmart, AT&T, IBM, Pitney Bowes, Ameritech, SuperValu, and Convergys, Keith has risen to become a successful corporate president and one of the highest ranking African-American executives in the U.S. Currently, he is Vice President of Community Engagement and Support at Walmart, responsible for developing the operational strategy to support the overall plans to leverage business, government and community organizations in major metropolitan areas.

Keith is the author of Corner Office Rules and Good Is Not Enough, which was an Amazon  bestseller and nominated for the 2009 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work, and Diversity is Not Enough, which was also nominated for an NAACP Image Award in 2022.

He was named one of the top 100 African American executives by both Black Enterprise and Savoy Magazine, and 2010 Executive of the Year by the Executive 50 Organization.

Speaker Videos

Leveraging Change: “How to WIN During Times of Uncertainty”

Over his career, Keith Wyche has built a reputation as the ultimate “Transformation Leader”. Keith has taken the learnings, challenges, and best practices from these and other organizations undergoing significant change and transformation and shares them in this presentation. After hearing Keith speak on this subject, audiences will learn about the challenges and difficulties in leading change, and how to WIN in spite of them.

With an eye on both the clients/customers and internal associates, Keith will share the:

  • Relevance and Case for Change
  • Readiness for Change
  • Robustness for Change
  • Responsiveness of Change

To encourage greater engagement, Keith recommends adding a Q&A session after the keynote, or Fireside Chat conversation to help audiences further embrace these insights.

JUMPSTARTING YOUR DEI INITIATIVES: DIVERSITY IS NOT ENOUGH

As a DEI consultant and thought leader for over twenty years, Keith has been hired by numerous Fortune 500 companies and organizations to help them evaluate, re-imagine, and improve the outcomes of their DEI initiatives. In this presentation, Keith shares the missteps, challenges, and best practices from these engagements to provide insights into how your organization can jumpstart your DEI efforts.

After hearing Keith speak on this subject, audiences will learn how to create a culture of inclusion and make DEI an enterprise-wide effort. Keith will provide insight into:

  • How We Got Here” (Why DEI is even necessary?
  • DEI Myths vs. Reality
  • Manager and Employee Disconnects and Responsibilities
  • Best Practices for Successful DEI Implementation

NAVIGATING YOUR CAREER: KEYS TO CLIMBING TO THE TOP HOW TO LEVERAGE YOUR PERFORMANCE, EXPOSURE, AND BRAND

Many diverse professionals already understand that “good is not enough” for advancement. You still must be better at your job than your majority peers to gain the same rewards and recognition. However, even exemplary performance alone is not enough to advance in your career.

In this session, Keith explains the importance of public perceptions, personal branding, and visibility, networking, mentoring, developing a long-term career plan, and identifying potential career killers. His tips are valuable not only to his targeted readers – diverse mid-level managers– but also to their majority counterparts.

With an eye on both the diverse and majority associates, Keith will share the:

  • You need a thorough understanding of your company’s culture to succeed.
  • How others perceive you has a tremendous influence on your career trajectory.
  • If you want higher-ups to consider you for promotions and choice assignments, you must be visible to them.
  • Consider your long-term career goals when you contemplate a promotion, lateral move, or a job with another company.
  • Be intellectually curious, and a continuous learner. Stay current to remain relevant.
  • Senior leaders need executive-level skills, such as superior communication abilities, problem-solving techniques, and the ability to execute.
  • Effort is appreciated, but you are measured on your results
  • Mentors and sponsors are essential to help you advance in your career.