Anthony Mays, the founder of Morgan Latimer Consulting and a former software engineer at Google, is dedicated to empowering the next generation of tech talent. Despite facing adversity as an abuse survivor and foster kid from Compton, Anthony's story of resilience and perseverance serves as a powerful motivation for audiences. With over 20 years of experience in the tech industry and as a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion advocate, Anthony brings a unique perspective to his work. He aims to assist underrepresented communities in navigating the tech world while providing guidance to companies on how to attract and retain diverse talent. Anthony's remarkable journey from Compton to Google was featured in a viral BuzzFeed video, and he has contributed thought pieces to publications such as Huffington Post and Black Enterprise. Additionally, Anthony is a Senior Advisor for the Brilliant Black Minds initiative at Karat. His speaking engagements cover various topics, including transforming imposter syndrome into strength, exploring the intersection of faith and technology, and presenting a six-step problem-solving strategy.
Most people see imposter syndrome as a weakness to overcome, a condition that disproportionately impacts women and people of colour. Yet despite the downsides, there are some upsides too. What if it can actually be your greatest strength?
Based on the notion that “Great Teams Are Made of Great Individuals”, Clive Woodward has identified four criteria, which he believes characterise a champion individual or team in both business and sport. ‘The DNA of a Champion’ details each of these criteria, but also how they can be coached to achieve high performing teams.
Anthony Mays discusses leveraging personal stories to enhance diversity and inclusion, emphasizing the power of individual narratives in fostering understanding and belonging in professional environments.
