Articles
The Unsafe Church: American Religion Gone Wrong
Who decides who is safe, wanted or welcome in American churches? For Black members at predominantly white churches, a simple question can unlock uncomfortable answers. This is my story.
America Awakes: Juneteenth Isn't Just For Black People
Juneteenth is more than Black history or American history. It’s a story that is still being written. We can no longer depend on the decency of a silent majority to set the timetable for freedom. Will America wake up and live up to its promise?
Why Didn't God Protect Them?
I had no answer for the question I didn’t see coming. My children have become collateral for a broken industry in a morally bankrupt country. In guns we trust.
Because of She: Why Manhood Needs More Womanhood
When I misunderstand women I misunderstand myself. There is decency in commemorating the sacrifice of all mothers - especially Black women, but the higher honor is in constructing a world where it is no longer necessary for survival.
The Perception Trap
Perceptionists are preoccupied with earning acceptance through performance. What we do, and what people think about what we do, anchors who we are.
15 Signs of a Great Social Media Manager
From Fortune 500 corporations to mom & pop shops, community management is arguably the most pivotal function of any social media team. A brand is the sum of its parts and oftentimes the person behind the social channel becomes the eyes, ears, voice and face of your brand's online footprint.
How To Spot The Best and Worst Content Marketing Strategies
Asking a marketer to describe their brand’s content strategy is like asking my wife what she wants for dinner. You’ll hear 50 different answers that really only distill down to a handful of choices: FORMAT - “We use video, images and real-time engagement…”
Career Poker: Knowing When To Cash In Your Chips
Perform a quick Google search for advice on exiting or entering a job and you'll find millions of articles dedicated to helping you make the critical hold 'em or fold 'em decision. Most of this guidance, however, provides a very reactive, even passive formula to decision making.
3 Steps To Discovering Your Personal Brand
In its simplest form, your personal brand is the answer to this all-important question: what do people think about me?Or, stated a more complex way, what equity does my reputation have in the minds of those who matter?For most of us, our personal branding efforts consists primarily of doing a good job, working hard and treating people with respect. After all, this is what leads to promotions and positive job evaluations, right? Maybe, but why leave something so important as your reputation to chance?
