“Meanwhile, for non-Hispanic blacks, turnout rates decreased in 2016 for every age group” is what it says on Census.gov in poll results from the last election cycle. I paused and paid particular attention to the word “meanwhile”… by now you know I can be kinda strange like that… I am probably the only person who … Continue reading
Is “I love you” the new “How are you”?
By now everyone has had the experience of “How are you?” We say it as a greeting, a salutation, and a general sign of recognition. We say it to grocery clerks, people in elevators, people we’ve gone long periods without seeing, service staff, and the like. We never actually expect (or honestly desire) a response. … Continue reading
Transformation Part II
“Leadership Is” Leadership is humble service that stops at nothing and does whatever it takes! Those are the words I shouted out on a summer night for all of the world to hear. I remember the feeling in my body as my hoarse voice rang out to the crowd… I’ve grown up knowing that I … Continue reading
Transformation Part I
The Foundation. When I agreed to embark upon a leadership and transformational journey I was doing it initially just to be agreeable. It wasn’t something I sought out for myself. I went along with it just to see what the fuss was all about. I knew I didn’t have all the answers in the areas … Continue reading
“Alternative Facts”
I have a sarcastic sense of humor. I appreciate sarcasm and wit. Got it from my father. What can I say? So forgive me if the title rubs you the wrong way. There’s my disclaimer. Now let’s move on! I’ve recently had a life changing experience. I know people use that phrase loosely, but I … Continue reading
Damaged Goods
I have a hard time throwing things away. Newspapers, magazines, letters, stuffed animals, photos, etc. I like to hold onto the hope that some day I will once again come to appreciate them as much as I did before. I save them for my hypothetical grandkids to see. When I move I take them where … Continue reading
For Managers’ Eyes Only
Since I’ve already written to the Culinary Elite it’s time that I go back and write to my first love. My true love. Managers! It is my belief that some people are leaders. Some people are managers. Very few people are both. I also believe that you can teach a leader to be a manager … Continue reading
Character Love
By now we’ve already established that I’m 30. Single. And Proud. But I’d be lying if I said that I never think about being in a relationship. I’ve had my share of dating scenarios. I’ve been in love twice. In the aftermath the only thing I know to be true is that the next one will … Continue reading
Gifted & Assigned
Most people are searching for meaning and purpose in life. Some center their entire lives on finding their destiny. Some make a career out of coaching others on how to define and determine their course. Nothing is wrong with any of the above. However, by learning the Word of God you’ll be amazed at how … Continue reading
There Comes A Time
The only way to continue peeling back the layers is to acknowledge the absolute and undeniable. The truths and observations that reveal themselves to us over time. Whether they are wrapped in a pretty package or foul and scarred, we must accept that for everything there comes a time. There comes a time to stop … Continue reading