Earlier this month the world celebrated International Women’s Day (March 8th). It is a day where we commemorate the cultural, political, and socioeconomic achievements and contributions of women. It is also a focal point in the women’s rights movement, bringing attention to issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights, and violence against women. Rather than [read more]
Are you suffering from COVID-19 fatigue? Tired of lockdown restrictions? Feeling boxed in from working, living and schooling at home? Are you hungry for the opportunity to meet up with friends at a nice restaurant, enjoy good conversation and the energizing sounds of hubbub, and savor the delightful tastes of superb food that is well [read more]
One of my most memorable and enlightened networking meetings was with mindfulness expert Cheryl Jones. Our meet up happened in the summer of 2009, right in the middle of a global recession. Her guest article first appeared on my website on June 17, 2009. I feel it is still highly relevant and worthy of reposting [read more]
finds you in good health and positive spirits. With the COVID-19 vaccine distribution underway, we can see light at the end of this long and dark tunnel. But we must stay vigilant and do everything we can as individuals and communities to safeguard each others health and well-being. Our fates and futures are all connected. [read more]
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to become a more fearless leader and to develop more fearless leaders within your organization. August 3rd is the deadline to submit your application for The Fearless Leader program. The charter cohort group of the new 8-week group mentoring program with Kathy McAfee will commence on August 5 and run through [read more]
Ever since the COVID-19 virus outbreak and the ensuing crises, I’ve noticed something about myself. I’m becoming increasingly intolerant of other people. Perhaps it is because of the increased isolation, or the fear and concern, or the frustration over the ongoing failure of leadership during these crises. Maybe all of the above. But the net [read more]
Yesterday was a somber day. Another day when an unarmed Black American man was laid to rest after being needlessly killed by the police. Another day when we are reminded that racism exists and it hurts us all. His name was Rayshard Brooks and he was a father, a husband, and someone’s son. He was [read more]
I feel as if we are witnessing history in the making. It’s both terrifying and exhilarating at the same time. Ordinary people are standing up with enormous amounts of courage and conviction. They are saying what needs to be said – that Black Lives Matter. They are doing what needs to be done in order [read more]
I have been thinking a lot about courage and social justice and the critical role that these two factors play in upholding a civil society. Like many of you, I am deeply disturbed by the recent murders of three Black Americans – George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery – at the hands of current and [read more]
Did you know that more than half of Americans either own or work for a small business, and they create about two out of every three new jobs in the U.S. each year? Small Businesses drive the economic engine of this country, as well as the local and national economies of many other countries around [read more]
