I Respectfully Disagree: How to Have Difficult Conversations in a Divided World

October 27, 2026

9:30 am - 10:30 am |

Disagreement doesn’t have to divide us. In this interactive keynote, leaders and teams will discover how disagreement can unite rather than divide, strengthening decision-making and collaboration. By gaining tools to navigate tough conversations with curiosity, empathy, and respect, participants will transform conflict into connection. When organizations embrace productive disagreement, innovation flourishes, collaboration deepens, and workplace culture thrives. Based on Justin’s 6x award-winning book, I Respectfully Disagree.

Speakers

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Justin Jones-Fosu
CEO, Work. Meaningful.

Justin Jones-Fosu is a husband and proud dad of four who brings energy, humor, and insight as an international speaker and author. As CEO of Work. Meaningful., he delivers 50-60 keynotes a year, engaging Fortune 500 companies and classrooms alike. Author of Your WHY Matters NOW, The Inclusive Mindset, and I Respectfully Disagree, Justin inspires people to build bridges over barriers through meaningful dialogue. A former HR leader with Fortune 500 experience, he’s been featured on NPR’s The Takeaway and is among the 15% of speakers worldwide with the Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation.Beyond speaking, he’s passionate about education in underserved communities in Ghana and the U.S., believing real impact matters more than accolades.