Career Lessons from Coaching My Kid’s Little League Team
Last Saturday, I officially retired from my 7-week career as a little league coach, leading a group of eight 6-8...
A Cup Of Common Wealth #4 of 5: Actively Listen
Be an Active Listener How can we listen to build community? Active listening is a tough thing to do. We...
A Cup of Common Wealth #3 of 5: Encouragingly Develop
Be an Encouraging Developer How can we develop others to create community? Develop those around you by cheerleading, complimenting, challenging,...
A Cup of Common Wealth #2 of 5: Thoughtfully Connect
Be a Thoughtful Connector How can we connect others to build community? We have to be unselfish and put others...
In Defense of Millennials
Can we be done dogging Millennials now? Thank you. We’ve heard them all – Participation ribbons. Super flexible work schedules. ...
Take A Breath
Want crisper lettuce? Cool…stay with me here. We’ve all been there. You’re sitting in the middle of a tense situation...
“Yes” Can Be More Dangerous Than “No”
Everyone wants to be liked and respected. Often Leaders fulfill these desires by surrounding themselves with people who are like...
Leadership is Hard
Leadership is hard. That’s probably not a newsflash to anyone, but it bears repeating, leadership is hard. Sometimes you feel...
Choose Your Battles
The corporate world is pretty homogeneous–basically everyone looks the same. Being black, this is something you notice. You’re always slightly...
Lose The Map; Keep The Compass
Career goals and 5- or 10-year plans are important to your development, but often times young professionals box themselves in...