Depending on where you are in your relational journey, this time of the year may stir feelings of great joy, happiness, resentment, or perhaps even apathy. For many Valentine’s Day serves as a painful reminder of what once was and what might have been. For others it is a time of great celebration and empowerment. […]
Continue Reading —›Each January millions of people around the world make resolutions to help them live a better life throughout the year. Common resolutions include goals to improve health and wellness, financial status and even reconciling relationships. As a small business owner or nonprofit leader, it is likely that your New Year’s resolutions are not just for your personal […]
Continue Reading —›Cutting the grass, ironing clothes, writing a ten page English paper, starting a home improvement project, replying to emails…these are actions that require energy, strategy and drive. We have all procrastinated a time or two, but the goal of being productive is to steer clear from cycles of serial-procrastination. Procrastination is an avoidance behavior. It […]
Continue Reading —›With the recent passing of Nelson Mandela, I joined most of the world in mourning a life lost, but celebrating a life lived to the fullest. As South Africa’s first black president, and an anti-Apartheid and civil rights icon, there is no doubt that history will remember Mandela as one of the greatest men who […]
Continue Reading —›The first class I ever taught was an Intro to Political Science course at Howard University. It stands out because of a conversation I had after class with a few of my female students. “So tell me,” I asked, “what’s one of the most valuable lessons you’ve learned this semester?” “Write like a man,” the […]
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