I love engaging in conversations with senior citizens. I know that may be a strange confession to make, but all of my life, I sought out friendships with people who are quite a bit older than myself. As a child, … Continue reading Voices of Clarity that Illuminate
When I first heard of the term Artificial Intelligence (AI), I was very young in my career and did not know how it could impact my work. I knew instinctively that it could change the world, and I do not … Continue reading Another Bridge Over Troubled Waters
What does Black Anthology mean to me? It is not just African “Americans” using their God-given gifts in the field of arts. It is not that waxed poetic ballad that crooned through your radio on Friday nights. Yes, February might … Continue reading My Black Anthology
My uncle James was a decorated veteran in the Air Force and he was my father’s oldest brother. James and Eugene (my father) were very close and my father trusted James dearly. Every summer, I was put on an airplane … Continue reading Myths in America
I have always been taught that Christianity is a verb and not a noun. My parents taught us that it is not just right to sit in the pews every Sunday but to be an active, vibrant member of the … Continue reading Peace on Earth begins with WE
Early in my professional career, I heard an unfamiliar phrase from a corporate CEO during a town hall meeting. The CEO asked everyone in the organization to follow his lead and “Trust first, then, if necessary, verify.” At that time, … Continue reading Health Equity – Trust, Then Verify
Autumn is my favorite time of the year. I live in the Midwest and Midwesterners have a front-row opportunity to see God’s handiwork from September through November as the leaves on the trees change colors from green, to red, orange, … Continue reading Only 2 “True Colors”
The dictionary defines Emotional Intelligence as the capacity to be aware of, control, and express one’s emotions, and to handle interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically. As human resources professionals, we have been trained to express high emotional intelligence. EI (as … Continue reading Being Actively Empathetic
As the media is constantly bombarding viewers with the growing debate around the subjects of colorblind and critical race theory, I often think about my childhood and what my parents taught us about racism and how to deal with it. … Continue reading A Season of Recognition and Reconciliation
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