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...
You don’t get the answers if you don’t ask the questions
When I graduated from college I was ready to tame the world. I was brimming with knowledge, and ready to...
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...
Bite Off More Than You Can Chew
All of us have heard the advice “Fail Fast, Fail Often”, with the guidance being there is valuable knowledge to...
This Ain’t High School
One of my favorite parts of high school was our lunch and “flex”, think recess for high schoolers. My...
It’s All About Forming Relationships
You never know which relationships will support you later in life and in your career.