Consultant | Author | Speaker
TOPICS - • Accountability • Belonging
• Company Culture • Conflict Resolution
• Diversity & Inclusion • Diversity, Equity $ Inclusion
• Employee Engagement • Engagement
• Inclusion • Workplace Culture
Andrew is a first-generation Nigerian American from South Bend, Indiana, and the CEO & Founder of AAA Solutions; a consulting firm that provides workplace culture and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) consulting and training services.
Andrew obtained his bachelor’s degree in Entrepreneurship and Corporate Innovation from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University Bloomington. He then went on to complete his Master of Science from Michigan State University in Management, Strategy & Leadership. Lastly, Andrew received a certificate in DEI in the Workplace from The Muma College of Business at The University of South Florida.
With over 10 years of executive level management experience, Andrew has helped dozens of clients improve their employee engagement and create a sense of belonging within their organizations.
Andrew currently resides just outside of Indianapolis, Indiana with his wife and three children. He published his first book titled The Circle of Leadership in the Summer of 2020. The book serves as an entrepreneurial framework on how to create and leverage culture. Andrew released his second book titled The Building Blocks of Belonging in January 2024. The book explores the intersection of workplace culture and DEI.
The Circle of Leadership: A Framework for Creating & Leveraging Culture
The Circle of Leadership: A Framework for Creating and Leveraging Culture is a hands-on approach towards understanding the power of culture and how leaders are responsible for harnessing it. In this book, you will learn how to positively influence organizational culture through stories from some of the most influential leaders in their fields, such as:* Stefan Larsson, former CEO of Ralph Lauren and how he was able to turn around a failing apparel brand, Old Navy into the thriving conglomerate it is today.* Former Disney executive Lee Cockerell and what he believes are the secrets to the iconic brand’s continuing success. * Todd Duncan’s story of the $6,000 Egg, a tale on how poor leadership and culture can lead to expensive mistakes. This book is for leaders, small business owners, and entrepreneurs who are looking for ways to improve employee engagement, decrease turnover, and increase productivity. It will teach you how to win by leveraging the power of culture.
The Building Blocks of Belonging: 5 Steps to Creating a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Culture
The Building Blocks of Belonging: 5 Steps to Creating a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Culture lives at the intersection of workplace culture and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Whether you are in the C-suite or new to leadership, this book is informative and inspiring. Each chapter infuses storytelling, statistics, and strategies together in a way that allows readers to practically apply the content. This book aims to explain how to foster a culture of belonging while encouraging diversity of thought. Readers will walk away with a clear understanding of key terms around DEI, why those terms matter, and how DEI can lead to a competitive advantage in the marketplace. Concepts such as Emotional Intelligence (EQ), Psychological Safety, Unconscious Bias, Conflict Resolution, Micro-aggressions, and Allyship are covered thoroughly yet concisely in this book. If you are looking to improve productivity, increase innovation, enhance employee engagement, and decrease turnover, this book is for you.