In this blog post, guest contributor and licensed psychotherapist Shameka Argo shares her insights and personal experiences about the importance of minority mental health. Her approach puts focus on our collective responsibility while providing practical tips and resources to help safeguard our individual and community mental health and wellness. She invites us to get comfortable with the [read more]
I’ve been thinking a lot of gender equity these days. Well, actually gender inequity. Perhaps it was prompted by the daily news barrage or pending legislation that threatens to strip women and minorities of their constitutional rights. Or maybe it was from watching TV shows that made me dream of a better world in which [read more]
Is it true what they say about every generation criticizing the one that follows? If so, how can we prevent ageism from creeping into our thoughts and polluting our relationships? What can we do to foster and engage in more ageless conversations in our workplaces and beyond? I ask these questions because I recently had [read more]
I’ve been thinking about the role that confidence plays in a person’s career and life success. An ongoing lack of confidence, self-doubt, and low self-esteem can become a disabling professional condition commonly known as “the imposter syndrome.” I’ve often thought that confidence was such a fragile thing, kind of like fresh fruit. It’s great when [read more]
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]
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]
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]
