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What Is Juneteenth?

Like many others, this year will be the first year that my work will close its doors in observance of Juneteenth. What is Juneteenth? The question can be answered in multiple ways, but this document timelines and compiles some of the historical events and people that led to its existence. Looking at Juneteenth through thisContinue reading “What Is Juneteenth?”

The Leadership Journey: Making Change and Achieving Goals

There are the formulas for goal achievement. I’ve read a thousand books and articles— ancient works, white papers, Harvard Business Review articles. I’ve sat through 100+ classes and seminars for degrees and credentialing. I have chopped it up with leadership colleagues and experts, and I have taught and mentored aspiring leaders to success. I distilledContinue reading “The Leadership Journey: Making Change and Achieving Goals”

My Sunday Social Media Gratitude List

I don’t know if Social Media Gratitude is a thing but I had an amazing week because of my social media network and needed to pause a recognize it! In fact let me hashtag it: #SocMediaGratitude. Here are a few highlights from my list: I acknowledge and am grateful for Lisa Medley for designing herContinue reading “My Sunday Social Media Gratitude List”

Women’s History Month Ends Today. And?

Today is the last day of Women’s History Month 2022. As a woman, it surely felt good to have my identity and issues centered for the past 31 days. But the month is coming to a close. Well, I want more of those good feelings. I don’t want the party to end. What I reallyContinue reading “Women’s History Month Ends Today. And?”

Women’s History Month Spotlight on Ntozake Shange

Her names is pronounced: EN-toh-ZAH-kee SHAHNG-gay; She lived October 18, 1948 – October 27, 2018. She was a Black feminist author. She was born Paulette Linda Williams in Trenton, New Jersey. When her family moved St. Louis and she attended a school for gifted children, Shange faced overt racism and harassment at school. These experienceContinue reading “Women’s History Month Spotlight on Ntozake Shange”