Did you know that the nemesis known as Procrastination cannot withstand the light and power of Accountability? Here’s how to make Accountability your superpower in 2023. New Year – New Goals There’s something magical about the beginning of a new calendar year. A fresh start – new possibilities. It can make you feel like you [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]
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]
We’ve heard a lot about the increased risk that the COVID-19 virus poses to people with pre-existing health conditions. This includes people with ongoing issues like diabetes, high blood pressure, severe asthma, COPD, heart conditions, obesity, immunocompromised, and people over the age of 65 (check out this CDC webpage to learn more). I think the [read more]
If yours is one of the thousands of businesses or jobs that has been impacted during this public health crisis, you might feel concerned and uncertain as to how to proceed. I know I am. Our daily routines, lifestyles, and livelihoods have been disrupted by the COVID-19 virus and containment efforts. What should you be [read more]
This is my second blog post in a series on Diversity and Inclusion. In this piece, I’d like to focus on the diversity of thought and the inclusive act of listening with courageous empathy to those who don’t agree with you. Imagine… Imagine that you work with someone, a colleague, who has a very different [read more]
For the next few weeks, I am going to write blog articles focused on diversity and inclusion. Why? Because I am passionate about this movement and the positive impact it can have on our workplaces, communities, performance and potential. And because I am speaking at the Diversity & Inclusion Summit in Greenville, SC on October [read more]
Ever since the state of California passed a law earlier this year that bans plastic straws at sit-down restaurants, I’ve become more aware of how mindless I am about my own plastic use. I didn’t realize how big a problem plastic straws had become. According to National Geographic “in just the U.S. alone, one estimate [read more]
I think it’s time to retire the old adage “Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me.” This saying supposedly first appeared in 1862 in The Christian Recorder, a publication of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. For more than 150 years this expression has been a frequently imparted piece of [read more]
One of the joys of living in a new town is exploring the food scene. Rather than quickly settling into dining at “our favorites,” my husband and I have made it our personal goal to try a new restaurant every two weeks. This fun goal led us to walk in the front door of the [read more]
