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 outright disrespect. Some people may not understand why this is being celebrated, so … [Read more...]
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 should mean something, Yet, I throw around the word "love" all the time whether I'm talking … [Read more...]
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 thrived on working in teams. For those who want to know the nuts and bolts of how … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Start the New Year Off Right
As we close out on another year of a global pandemic, I’m struck by how much we’ve all learned about ourselves. How we rediscovered resilience, got creative, and finally started to live authentically. And by authentically, I mean getting real about issues ranging from racial inequity to mental health to standing stronger in our own political beliefs and convictions. Can you relate? As we … [Read more...]
Why Does Purpose Matter?
When was the last time you eagerly dived into a task you didn’t connect with, believe in or understand? If I told you to spend hours creating a complex spreadsheet but never told you why, or where your efforts would lead, how inclined would you be to do it? Yet every day, employees are asked to produce deliverables, attend meetings, or spend time away from their families on work that … [Read more...]
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