WHY NOT BLACK MEN?


Step behind the corporate curtain. This book reveals the structural, social, economic, and cultural forces that shape success in corporate America—highlighting the powerful truth that no one advances alone. Career mobility emerges through authentic relationships and sponsorship.

Unwritten rules, bias, and historical structures play a decisive role in corporate success, frequently outweighing talent.
Career mobility depends on understanding corporate culture, building strong relationships, securing sponsorship, and positioning oneself intentionally.
Sustained success requires overcoming internal barriers—imposter syndrome, performance pressure, and the need to conform.
Lasting progress goes beyond individual effort. Organizations must evolve—creating inclusive cultures, clear pathways, and leadership models where opportunity is equally distributed.
Patrick Gaston

Patrick Gaston is an author, executive coach, and corporate leader committed to unlocking human potential. The former Chairman of the Board of Bed Bath & Beyond and a current director of Laird Superfood, he has guided major corporate and philanthropic initiatives across the globe, including serving as President of the Verizon Foundation, President of the Western Union Foundation, and Senior Advisor to the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund.
As President and CEO of PG Consulting, Patrick advises organizations on corporate responsibility, ESG strategy, public–private partnerships, and purpose-driven leadership. He currently serves on the boards of KidSpirit, Eden Reforestation Projects, Good360, and SCOPE, and previously served on the NAACP Foundation Board and as an emeritus member of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Center for Corporate Citizenship advisory board.
Born in Haiti and raised in Canada and Boston, Patrick brings a global perspective to issues of equity, opportunity, and leadership. Grounded in faith, family, and service, he is dedicated to inspiring people—especially Black men—to rise to their full potential and advance humanity.
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