Recently I’ve noticed how much I rely on my global positioning system (GPS). It’s not that I don’t like to use maps or have a stack of Mapquest.com papers to fumble through. But, for me, it’s more convenient to use a more reliable system. I want something that will be correct almost 99 percent of […]
Author Archives: Dawn McCoy
Monday, May 17th commemorates the 56th anniversary of the 1954 Brown v. Board of Education decision that ended legal segregation. This U.S. Supreme Court decision was pivotal in U.S. history because it sparked the civil rights movement and reminds us that there is an opportunity for us all to do more to uphold the intent […]
This week, our nation celebrates Mother’s Day. Best-selling author Peter Senge in his noted book “The Fifth Discipline” points out that leadership skills mirror the skills of effective parenting. Of course, mothers are a perfect example. Believe it our not, reflections about Mother’s Day and leadership experts made me think about my grandmother this week. […]
This week commemorates Public Service Recognition Week (PSRW) nationwide to honor those serving our nation as federal, state, county and local government employees. Annually, the first full week of May is PSRW. Activities will be hosted by the Partnership for Public Service and the Public Employees Roundtable. Events this year will be held from May […]
The eruption of the massive Eyjafjallajoekull volcano on April 14th in Iceland has impacted more than just Europe as the World’s economy has gone into slow mode. Top leaders from European nations have gathered to determine next steps to address the crisis that has impacted travel and business worldwide. Some officials worldwide have blasted the […]