Most leadership experts believe there are fundamental truths at the heart of effective leadership and professional advancement. While I agree in theory, I also recognize how tempting it can be to treat the leadership journey like a check list. Every truth – if interpreted too concretely – is potentially misleading, and can cause us to make … Read More
We’re going to talk about workforce diversity, but first, let’s go back. It’s 1994 – two decades after the birth of the personal computer, and roughly two decades before now. I was a sophomore working in the computer lab at Spelman College in Atlanta. In 1994, personal computer household penetration was 24%. A few women … Read More
Whenever I speak or teach, someone in the audience always asks about my purpose journey. Of course, we look to others’ experiences as a guide of sorts – why and how did you do that? And what, if anything, can I learn from it? I imagine those who inquire feel they have greater value to … Read More
2015 has been quite the year. In January, I declared it “The Year of Purpose,” and vowed to let my purpose inspire my behaviors, choices, and approach to relationships. I’ve learned a lot about what Saying YES looks like practically speaking, and have experienced a true transformation of sorts. Now that the “season of gratitude” … Read More
Recently I had the privilege of watching a very good friend share her survivor story with a group of fellow Hallmarkers, in what can only be described as a moving tribute to the power of love, faith, and perspective. She titled her talk “Dealing with Disruption,” a topic we can all relate to. Whether at … Read More
