You work hard, and you are finally getting the recognition. ย But know one knows it. ย You see other people sharing their accomplishments and thought leadership online and you actually enjoy the ones who aren’t obnoxious about it. ย However, when it comes to the idea of your sharing, you freeze. Are you leaning into false humility? ย This isn’t even the so-called “humble brag.” ย You haven’t given yourself to be…
Companies are going all out for #BlackHistoryMonth, and it’s…awkward. I wouldnโt be the first to say that in the current cultural context, watching Black History Month unfold in social media news feeds is a bit surreal. If you are Black, you may be in one of two camps: you are either loud and proud and a bit defiant in your celebration of Black Excellence, or you are completely…
Do you understand that one way privilege of any ilk presents itself is when someone automatically takes control and puts themself in charge of you and everyone in the space? Because women of color, especially Black women, are not centered in business or in the workplace, sometimes we acquiesce to others who take this stance automatically. Remember the woman in Jasonโs Deli who charged me up about my…
My brothers… Please be careful. You sound like the All Lives Matter crew when you question why Black Women require advocacy. You too can be an ally if you open your minds, and it would mean a lot. It’s amazing how many Black men get a little frazzled when they learn that I’m an advocate for women and women of color. They start asking questions like: “what about…
Letโs talk about the relationship between White women and Black women in the workplace for a moment. Itโs time. Letโs keep it ๐ฏ. I had the privilege of going live on The Back Pack Show LIVE with Chris Brogan and Kerry Gorgone talking about my new bookย No Thanks: 7 Ways to Say I’ll Just Include Myself. I broke news there about the remix ofย #NoThanksย that is upcoming. Itโs…
As I work in my private coaching practice, which blends leadership development and strategic communications, I find it interesting to hear how so many professionals are being required to have dozens of “camera-on” conversations and appearances every day. It isn’t without its awkwardness eitherโthe work-from-home environment has collided simultaneously with online school at home for many of us, and, well, camera-on isn’t always possible. Imagine giving a keynote…
If you read my new book No Thanks: 7 Ways to Say I’ll Just Include Myself, you know there is a nice dash of Black Church culture in it and historical nuggets about my home church. Yes, that is who you think it is in the middle. Some of you will recognize the man on the right as the legendary and very young Dr. C.A.W. Clark. My parents…
You can’t swing a hashtag without hitting a social media post or leadership article about resilience, especially through this crisis.ย It is no secret that this is one of the qualities thatย sets great leaders apart from the rest. I call it my ability to bend, not break. But did you ever consider that you may be relying on false resilience? This week’s NSC Coaching Cohort group session pondered…
It’s Virtual. It’s Monthly. It’s all about your next, and membership has its privileges. If you are looking for a way to take your leadership vision to an actionable plan, I have something for you. NSC eLearning is now offering memberships that will provide just that, and for a limited time, sign up for the premium subscription and you will get the #NoThanks Journal for FREE. ๐ You…
It’s a very popular trend–vision boarding. ย Maybe this year, the party may not be the same. In fact, it may be virtual. ย It’s a great practice, and for many, it’s a great time to reconnect with sisterfriends and some men who want to manifest greater, move forward, find their next. I’m all for it. ย It is a great way to set aside space for the real thinking we…