I’m a black man in America. No one expects anything of me; I’ve been told this. As a black person the only thing worse than other people not expecting anything of you is you choosing to believe that narrative. The problem is that narrative is a self-fulfilling prophecy. If your base line is no one…
Read this article on Substack! I just started this show, “All American” on Netflix. It checked all my boxes for my next dramatic series: it’s 7 seasons, so it’s long, it has a black leading cast, and there’s football. I bring it up because so far I have teared up twice in the first season……
Humans are the orchestrators of systems. Many of the things we do in a society are operationalized. Governments, school boards, being in corporate america in general and with respect to the specific operations of your company, and more are examples of things being done at scale and being done in a particular way. With that…
Read this article on Substack! Self-esteem is self-respect. What is the value in self-respect and why improve self-esteem? Well, if you do not respect you, how can you expect others to respect you? having respect means having a deep adoration and holding someone or something in high regard. When people talk about having a low…
There are so many thoughts to gather. My new year started with a phone call. My uncle called and gave me a save-the-date. I’m considerate and I like the idea of being there for those who have been there for me; but, here I am again. And the messed up part is even though I’m…
Read this article on Substack! Dr. Gary Chapman is the author of “The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts.” This book incorporates biblical principles with human behavior and cultural implications, to articulate and explain the five common ways in which humans love one another. The five love languages are: words of affirmation,…
Read this article on Substack! I want to formulate my thoughts on The Roaring 20s because I think it is an interesting period of time with respect to the Great Depression. Also, as of my writing this, we are currently in a neo-roaring 20s era with us currently in the 2020s; so, with respect relevancy…
Wisdom and life circumstances are changing my perspective on this. I identify with the definition of leadership as one who guides by going first. In leadership spaces you can hear or be part of conversations on the importance of rallying subordinates and producing results. That said, what isn’t always explicitly said with respect to leadership…