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Representation Matters
This month, Ketanji Brown Jackson was confirmed to the US Supreme Court – the first Black woman to be on the bench. A woman with way more qualifications and experience than any of the sitting judges. And yet she had to prove herself over and over, and was subjected to ridiculous questions, biased scrutiny and…
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Choose Your Words Carefully
Words matter. How we name or articulate something defines how we see it. We often get lazy and use words in the wrong way (ever heard someone say “mute” instead of “moot” point?). But that can have a profound impact on how effectively we connect with each other. If someone says they “love” you, it…
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3 Lessons for Entrepreneurs – from an Accidental Entrepreneur
I never thought I’d own my own business. But here I am, just celebrating 14 years of Red Slice. Whoa. It’s the longest job I’ve ever had! My corporate career was very successful and I was on a good trajectory. I liked getting regular paychecks, benefits, clear goals and metrics (most of the time!). I…
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