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.
Look Both Ways: And Other Lessons I Learned Too Late
When faith fails, what do you do? A story about accidental healing after tragedy.
5 Career-Changing Books To Read At Your Own Risk
It's only been 2 weeks since my departure from the corporate grind but the countless questions I've received typically fall into 3 categories: Why? Why did you "really" leave your job, especially if you loved it so much? What? What are you going to do now? How? How did you decide to do it?
Unrealistic Leadership: 10 Ways to Confront Racism in Your Organization
It’s time to get unrealistic about confronting racism. Being realistic ain’t working. The realistic leader views racism as a Black issue to manage rather than a White problem to solve.
4 Things I Learned From A 26-Year-Old Marketing Director
Several years ago in New York City I met a young guy doing fairly big things. Only 5 years out of college, he had been handpicked to lead marketing, public relations and advertising for the retail division of Liz Claiborne, what was then a $4.8 billion Fortune 500 fashion manufacturer. He named his own salary and secured a semi-corner office in the Empire State Building.As Director of Marketing, his leadership peers were at least 10 years his senior and had spent several years in the fashion industry, a new vertical for the young up-and-comer.
The E-Attitudes: So You Want To Be An Entrepreneur?
So you think you want to start your own business? Great! Read this first. Then call your dream-killer brother so he can talk you out of it... or at least get you thinking.