About the author
Antoinette Tuff, an accidental hostage negotiator, utilized her challenging life experiences to successfully convince an armed gunman who entered the R. E. McNair Discovery Learning Academy on August 20, 2013 to give her his AK-47 and over 500 rounds of ammo. That event made her passionate about keeping the workplace and schools psychologically safe environments. Antoinette wanted to make sure that she can reach the family as a whole with her organizations called Antoinette Tuff LLC where she has programs, training sessions and is a Keynote Speaker. She also started a nonprofit called Kids on the Move for Success for youth that are homeless, foster and live in low-income communities.
Antoinette Tuff LLC and her team focus on The DIPS (Diversity, Inclusion, Psychological Safety) Program that has four key components that will empower the management team and employees within any company, nonprofit or school district, to have a diverse, inclusive, and safe environment. This improves workplace engagement, productivity, retention, and creates a culture that truly supports all!