May 18, 2021All Praise is Due to AllahDear Grief Sometimes the recollection of loss is the most painful. The memory of moments shared, conversations, and loneliness that we experience is hard, but there is also something refreshing about your presence. Time passes, each day gets a little easier, and we move forward. We all cope with you…Grief5 min read
May 11, 2021The Rise & Fall: the destruction of a familyThe letter’s let us express the things that are in the heart. Thoughts at times that are too strong to communicate through conversation. We each experienced traumatic moments in our lives, but it is how we react, build and grow from these moments that determine our course. Over the course…Family4 min read
May 8, 2021Contending with CultureCulture, especially organizational culture, is one thing that we continually discuss and debate knowing that it is the most critical aspect of why some organizations die and others thrive. Think about it, where is your organization. Is your company dying a slow death or thriving? I continually spend hours, weeks…Leadership3 min read
May 4, 2021For MomWith Mother’s Day fast approaching, I feel the need to reflect on my mother and the other mothers that I am so fortunate to have in my life. …Life3 min read
May 1, 2021Finding My Style — A Journey in LeadershipEthical leadership is a critical component to the success of any organization. Companies and organizations ascend, transform, and fail based on the strategy and trajectory of a leader. In that respect, leadership is a quintessential aspect of a single individual’s development, but what is a leader, how do you lead…Leadership15 min read
Apr 27, 2021For A Rose -A letter to my GrandmotherWith Mother’s Day fast approaching, I reflect on a woman that meant a great deal to me. A woman whose influence, strength, and love shaped the man I am and strive to be every day. In the quiet moments of reflection, I often think about what she would think of…Personal Growth3 min read
Apr 24, 2021Succeeding at TransformationIn today’s climate, organizations are facing unprecedented challenges. Challenges that require a transformation from the historical paradigms of working to an innovative approach to the work environment and organizational success. Transformation, a word that in recent years has been popularized as the next thing. Organizations are engaging in massive change…Leadership3 min read
Apr 20, 2021Requiem of SelfDear Self, I wanna be as free as the spirits of those who left I’m talking Malcolm, Coltrane, my man Yusef Through death grew conception, new breath and resurrection Common, Be Remember when we first heard those words, the feeling of excitement, the euphoria, the awe of feeling like the…Self3 min read
Apr 17, 2021Defining LeadershipLeadership and interpersonal leadership have meant many things to plenty of people. Understanding how each of us develops as a leader progresses by determining our leadership philosophy, mission, vision, values, and goals that we strive to work towards as we move forward in our leadership journeys. These journeys are best…Leadership5 min read
Aug 8, 2017Three Lessons While ParentingRaising kids is difficult. No one said that it would be easy, but some days, girls smile, making it all worthwhile. Then others test my patience as a person. I got to thinking about the lessons I’ve learned since becoming a parent of two. …Parenting3 min read