Tashana Matta said that “letting go of negative people does not mean I hate them. It just means that I love me.” Well said!
Archive for the ‘Relationship Building’ Category
Leaders: Just Say No To Negativity!
Sunday, January 8th, 2012
Called to Lead (repost)
Sunday, December 4th, 2011As the prayer was said, we all collectively gasped. It was New Year’s Eve 2010 and my family gathered along with my grandmother to bring in 2011. We held hands as a family a few hours before midnight to quietly welcome 2011 with gratitude and without fanfare.
But, this was no ordinary New Year’s Eve celebration since my grandmother reminded us all of an important leadership lesson.
Leadership and Civil Rights
Sunday, July 3rd, 2011This weekend marks the 47th anniversary of the signing of the landmark Civil Rights Act. On July 2, 1964, President Lyndon Baines Johnson stood along with civil rights leaders to sign one of the most powerful legislative measures to date. Would our nation have evolved as it has today without such an important decision?
Top 20 Ways to Honor Black History Month Sheroes and Heroes
Tuesday, February 1st, 2011As Black History Month 2011 begins, there is an opportunity for us to reflect about those leaders who will be celebrated and acknowledged this month for their contributions. It is not just a chance to reflect about their lives but to examine more closely contributions, fortitude, and diligence.
15 Traits of Grateful Leaders
Tuesday, November 9th, 2010Is gratefulness a dying art form? Too many times I see leaders who do not appreciate a leadership opportunity for what it is. A lifelong lesson. A chance to add value rather than relish accolades.
Unfortunately, there is a spirit of ungratefulness and a lack of appreciation for the many rewards that come from being a leader. But, there is hope. Here are fifteen ways leaders today can be grateful:
