Making Differences Work

The American Leadership Forum Houston / Gulf Coast, Center for Houston’s Future, Leadership Houston and United Way of Greater Houston have partnered to bring this event focused on leadership in the workplace. In these turbulent times, “Making Differences Work” emerges as a beacon of hope, offering a fresh perspective on DEI that transcends the traditional narratives. Rooted in values, culture, and a people-centric ethos, this innovative approach arrives when needed most.

“Making Differences Work” promotes a methodology revolving around three pillars: Commonality, Equality, and Cohesion. By embracing these principles, you can achieve the original unifying goals of DEI and usher in a new era of improved employee engagement, enhanced business outcomes, and effective risk mitigation – all in one transformative stride.

Let’s gather together to discuss how we can build a work community that is rooted in values, culture, and a people-centric ethos. This is a chance to connect with like-minded individuals and learn from each other’s experiences. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to grow and inspire one another. See you there!

$35 admission fee includes personal copy of Dr. Eli Jones’ book.

About the Author

Dr. Eli Jones is Dean Emeritus and the Lowry and Peggy Mays Eminent Scholar at Texas A&M University. Before this, he held esteemed leadership roles as Dean of Mays Business School at Texas A&M University, Dean of the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas, and Dean of the E. J. Ourso College of Business at Louisiana State University.

He has received prestigious awards for his contributions to the sales and sales management discipline, marketing education, and his community and profession. These awards include the American Marketing Association (AMA)-Irwin-McGraw-Hill Distinguished Marketing Educator Award and the Academy of Marketing Science Distinguished Educator Award, and he is also an AMA Fellow. In 2016, the AMA Sales Special Interest Group awarded Jones the Lifetime Achievement Award, which honors an individual who has made meaningful contributions to the academic sales discipline over a long period of time. Two of his most cherished awards are from his alma mater, Texas A&M University. In 2009, Jones was recognized as an Outstanding Doctoral Alumnus, and in 2022, he received Mays Business School’s Outstanding Alumnus Award.

Jones has published over 50 peer-reviewed research articles in top academic journals and co-authored and solo-authored several professional books on sales, leadership, and personal development. He is the author and co-author of five books: Making Differences Work; Run Toward Your Goliaths; Run Toward Your Goliaths: The Study Guide; Selling ASAP: Art, Science, Agility, and Performance, the Professional Edition and textbook. He thrives at the intersection of academia and business, having worked in sales and management for three Fortune 500 global companies before becoming a professor. He actively engages with the business community. His service on boards, including the AMA, First Financial Bankshares, Inc., Insperity, and the Invesco Funds Complex, is a testament to his dedication to community involvement.

Eli Jones holds a Doctorate in Marketing, an MBA, and a Bachelor of Science in Journalism, all from Texas A&M University.