Leadership
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You Do Know That Silent Treatments Are a Form of Abuse, Don’t You?
Many of you know that I’ve been an advocate for survivors of abuse for many years. As a person who in the past has been physically, verbally, psychologically, and financially abused it’s important to me that we reveal all of the tactics used by abusers to wield a false-sense of “power” over their “victim”. I…
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What Today Should Mean to Us, As Expressed by the Late Great Mrs. Coretta Scott King
Today we celebrate and honor the life and legacy of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Rather than speak my own words I’ve decided to share his late great wife, Mrs. Coretta Scott King’s words about what this holiday should mean for all of us. The Meaning of The King Holiday BY CORETTA SCOTT KING The Martin Luther…
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Help Dr. Steve Woodsmall’s Congressional Run for 2018
I’m so excited to see that my friend and colleague Dr. Steve Woodsmall is positioning himself for a Congressional run for 2018. I endorse Dr. Steve Woodsmall. He has the strength, fortitude, conviction, and no-nonsense mindset that is needed to come in and bring true change to the status quo. A lot of people talk…
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Thought of the Day: Stop Looking For The Short Cut And Just Put in The Work!
No one faults the person who tried yet failed. But we roll our eyes in disgust at the lazy person who is shocked and dismayed that their lack of effort didn’t result in a win. Get your butt up and put in the work!
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Words From a Military Veteran About The Current Political and Racial Climate in America
This could not be said any plainer than what this military veteran, husband, father, friend and neighbor said yesterday: Sean’s Thought: (for the record its long and many won’t like it) It is amazing how easily people subscribe to slave mentality. How we as a country open the closets and dust off the old US…
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Reflection: My Pity Party 🎉
OK so I had a 10 to 15 minute pity party earlier today. I needed to let what was bubbling up to pour out so I could carry around less. It’s ok…. Cry. Boo hoo. Shake it off. Get your head back in the game. It’s ok to allow your self to feel. It’s ok…
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Thought of the Day: Gordana Biernat Quote
I saw this quote from Gordana Biernat a few days ago on Twitter and it resonated with me… Many people are held back from greatness because they believe that someone else is responsible for their setbacks or think that someone is the key to getting them where they need to be. The reality is, we…
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This is Why I’m a College Professor…
Some people wonder why I’ve always wanted to be a teacher and even more perplexing (and in recent years), a college professor. Below are some of the comments from students in my most recent Business Management course that just wrapped for the semester yesterday. We spent 17 weeks together, learning and sharing, and as they…
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Recover the “WHY”
A few days ago I had the pleasure of chatting online with a woman who I know God sent to speak to me that day, Ms. LeVeda McCou. We met years ago within professional settings and instantly we clicked. I’ve always liked her bold, go-get-it attitude and personality. When her path took her elsewhere professionally…
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My Reflection and Take on the Sexism Experiment, as I Add Another Dynamic
Disclaimer: This post has a deragatory word (used to describe women) referenced at least four times, so please take note of this before proceeding. Thank you! Have you read or heard about the workplace experiment that two coworkers participated in which proved the level and intensity of sexism in their workplace and with their clients?…
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Happy Veteran’s Day
I would like to honor and thank all of the men and women who served in the Armed Forces. I have family members and friends who served in each branch of the military. Some for a few years and some for more than 30 years. My paternal grandfather served many years in the Air Force.…
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Optimistic Message From Pastor and Civil Rights Leader, Ambassador Andrew Young
Last night Ambassador Andrew Young’s daughter-in-law, Angelica Young, sent me this video that Ambassador Young filmed the day before the election results were made clear. I didn’t see it until I woke this morning. Why? Because my eyes were glued to the television, my laptop, my iPhone, and the election results that were becoming hauntingly…
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Will Your Train Stop Short of Reaching Your Dreams?
I have some questions for you to think about and then answer…. What and who is most important in your life? How much time are you investing in those things and people? When you look at how your time is invested each day, how much is steered towards your professional goals and how much is…
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The Boy With a Bag of Nails
Story and photo shared by rackemup.org: There once was a little boy who had a bad temper. His father gave him a bag of nails and told him that every time he lost his temper, he must hammer a nail into the back of the fence. The first day the boy had driven 37…
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My 2015 Year-End Reflection and Outlook for Next Year: I’m Coming in Strong!
Wow I can’t believe it’s already NYE! For the most part 2015 has been great. It has been crazy busy trying to juggle teaching students at two colleges, while running two companies, and managing a household with a busy husband and a very active chocolate lab Bishop Milo Bryant. December Challenges and Blessings December has…
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