Larry Jemison, Jr. is a powerful, energetic, author, consultant, and motivational speaker. He is the President of The Jemison Group based in Atlanta, Georgia where the primary focus is “to enhance your social and business acumen, which ensures that success becomes your only option”. Larry earned a Masters degree in Business from Babson College in Boston, MA.

Prior to this Larry earned a Marketing Degree from Tuskegee University in 1997, where he graduated with Honors from the esteemed historic institution that produced the likes of Tom Joyner, Lionel Richie, and the “Tuskegee Airmen”.  Larry focuses on sharpening your business skills, but also provides you with the ability to enhance your life skills. These are the skills that you need when life has thrown you a curve ball and you were only prepared for the slider.  He has spent over 20 years in the corporate sector in the areas of Finance, Training, and Marketing and Sales, with companies such as FedEx, Novartis Pharmaceuticals, and Lucent Technologies.

In his most recent assignment, Larry has taken the position, VP of Business Development (Southeast) with HBCU Connect, a firm that bridges the gap between Corporate America and HBCU’s.  When out on the road Larry conducts keynote speeches and seminars covering leadership, team building, diversity, customer service, and sales. He customizes his presentations to reflect the current market place so that your organization receives the most real time, accurate information, as it pertains to the success of your business or organization.  Larry has spoken for clients such as Emory University, Sam’s Club, AFLAC, the National Football League, and the Centers for Disease Control to name a few.    

You may have seen Larry for yourself in motion pictures such as “Fighting Temptations” or his company featured in Black Enterprise Magazine.  Larry’s most proud achievement was having been honored by Georgia Secretary of State, for his role in supporting Prostate Cancer Awareness.    

Larry feels that his gift to society is inspiring individuals to realize their true potential, and attain the success that so often eludes them.  He enjoys reading books, watching movies, and playing golf when he is not traveling on business. Larry is the father of two beautiful girls, and has published two books, “How to Make it in a World that Wasn’t Made for You” & “How to Make It. Guide to Getting a Great Job in Any Economy.