Articles
The Unsafe Church: American Religion Gone Wrong
Who decides who is safe, wanted or welcome in American churches? For Black members at predominantly white churches, a simple question can unlock uncomfortable answers. This is my story.
America Awakes: Juneteenth Isn't Just For Black People
Juneteenth is more than Black history or American history. It’s a story that is still being written. We can no longer depend on the decency of a silent majority to set the timetable for freedom. Will America wake up and live up to its promise?
Why Didn't God Protect Them?
I had no answer for the question I didn’t see coming. My children have become collateral for a broken industry in a morally bankrupt country. In guns we trust.
10 Reasons You Can’t Find Black Talent...
The Black talent you don’t see is a direct reflection of what you don’t do. The talent pipeline that runs dry leads to a well you never watered. I know, I don't want to take about this either.
Because of She: Why Manhood Needs More Womanhood
When I misunderstand women I misunderstand myself. There is decency in commemorating the sacrifice of all mothers - especially Black women, but the higher honor is in constructing a world where it is no longer necessary for survival.
Look Both Ways: And Other Lessons I Learned Too Late
When faith fails, what do you do? A story about accidental healing after tragedy.
How To Become A Token
The easiest way to tell the difference between a token and a treasure is not how they look but where they are used. Tokens always have conditional acceptance.
The Perception Trap
Perceptionists are preoccupied with earning acceptance through performance. What we do, and what people think about what we do, anchors who we are.
The Job Joy Scorecard
The only thing worse than turning down a job opportunity you should have accepted is accepting one you should have rejected. Trust me.
In the heat of the battle for better opportunities, my career instincts are to maximize the title, role, pay and situation for myself. Unfortunately, this means using the same persuasion tools that earned me the job offer to evaluate my job possibilities. Just when I need a coach I'm mentally stuck as a cheerleader, calling plays based on what I feel.
5 Leadership Books Worth Buying for Your Team or Your Boss
Be a Rockstar and Read These With Your Co-workers
Today I'll share 5 books that are perfect for reading with your team to simultaneously challenge their mindset while changing how you lead.
5 Career-Changing Books To Read At Your Own Risk
It's only been 2 weeks since my departure from the corporate grind but the countless questions I've received typically fall into 3 categories: Why? Why did you "really" leave your job, especially if you loved it so much? What? What are you going to do now? How? How did you decide to do it?
To The Leader Thinking About Leaving
Why do we really resist walking away from jobs and people?Quitting, leaving or de-committing should be a typical part of being alive, not a terrifying part of being employed.
Unrealistic Leadership: 10 Ways to Confront Racism in Your Organization
It’s time to get unrealistic about confronting racism. Being realistic ain’t working. The realistic leader views racism as a Black issue to manage rather than a White problem to solve.
15 Signs of a Great Social Media Manager
From Fortune 500 corporations to mom & pop shops, community management is arguably the most pivotal function of any social media team. A brand is the sum of its parts and oftentimes the person behind the social channel becomes the eyes, ears, voice and face of your brand's online footprint.
