PinnedMember-onlyNew Orleans needs a Black philanthropy second lineThere are few things that bring me unfettered joy like a second line. I’m a native New Orleanian, raised in Tremé, so it’s hard for me to resist the blaring horns, jazzy-funky drums and a sea of Black folks letting their minds be free with the coldest footwork you’ll ever…Black Philanthropy Month4 min readBlack Philanthropy Month4 min read
Jan 6, 2021Member-onlyWhy I Researched Narcissistic Leadership and What Should Concern YouYears ago, I worked under someone named Pat (not the real name). Pat was always focused on what Pat wanted. But Pat also had a nasty habit of gunning for certain folks on our staff. One night while I was out on the town, I got into a conversation with…Identity And Value6 min readIdentity And Value6 min read
Aug 2, 2020Member-onlyImpostor Syndrome, Innovation’s BarrierAt a recent work retreat, folks in my division engaged in a rich conversation about innovation. Like so many other organizations, we are searching for ways to combat the effects of COVID-19, so our boss challenged us to be more innovative about our work. He showed us Linda Hill’s TED…Imposter Syndrome3 min readImposter Syndrome3 min read
Apr 19, 2019Member-onlyMy Case of #HIAMORecently, I learned about “FOMO.” Watching Hulu’s documentary “Fyre Fraud”, I learned that FOMO is “fear of missing out” on all kinds of social media trends and goodness. Who knew? Okay, everyone else knew. …Social Media3 min readSocial Media3 min read
Sep 28, 2018Member-onlyClimbing Out of the Valley of the Can’tsThere is someone who lives in the Valley of the Can’ts and they need help getting out. I know; I’ve been there. One day, a couple of months before my 43rd birthday, my soon-to-be wife looked me in the eyes and encouraged me to pursue my passions. I was telling…Motivation3 min readMotivation3 min read
Sep 7, 2018We Should All Be Geoffrey OwensThe attempt to shame Geoffrey Owens didn’t work. As we saw, Owens was the victim of an act of sheer pettiness when a petulant Trader Joe’s shopper posted a social media picture of the man simply doing his job. Social media users’ response ironically reinforced the meaning of Labor Day…Personal Branding3 min readPersonal Branding3 min read
Nov 26, 2017Member-onlyNarcissism, Bullying and Racism's Attempts to Quiet Emotionally Intelligent VoicesNarcissism, Bullying and Racism’s Attempts to Quiet Emotionally Intelligent Voices I don’t worry about people with titles so much as I worry about those who support them. To this day, it amazes me that there was no outcry among conservatives when Donald Trump narcissistically proclaimed at the Republican National Convention, “I am your voice. I alone can fix it. I…Narcissism5 min readNarcissism5 min read
Jan 18, 2017Keep It Civil, Don’t Give in to the Tomfoolery of the 45thPresident Barack Obama’s farewell address was filled with grace, dignity, and hope. The man is leaving office the same way he came in — saying “Yes we can” to cheers and tears. And let the record show that upon running down some of his accomplishments during his address, President Obama…2016 Election3 min read2016 Election3 min read
Feb 2, 2016Black History Month Is for EveryoneBlack history should be a core subject in elementary and high schools across America regardless of the racial make-up of schools. I firmly believe that. African Americans may have been robbed of opportunities to be fairly represented in the history books but other Americans have been royally screwed. It’s about…Black History Month2 min readBlack History Month2 min read
Nov 29, 2015Five Roads to My HappinessI am the happiest I have been in over 20 years. I am in such a state of happiness that I sometimes sound like a cheesy motivational speaker when I talk to people. It’s embarrassing yet fulfilling. But when I tell folks I really can’t complain, I mean it. It’s…Mental Health6 min readMental Health6 min read
