Leaders always encounter memorable moments. This is relevant to you whether or not you are a leader in business or ministry. My most memorable moment while leading has been a formal diagnosed for depression and anxiety. This moment was a time filled with darkness, vulnerability, guilt, shame, and along a host of other fleeting emotions.
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Between her roles as entrepreneur, mother, wife, and community advocate, Cynthia Williams-Bey and I connected for her to reflect about leadership. With an extraordinary insight about the expectations and complexities of leading others, she candidly shared about her moments, insights, and life lessons. What a fascinating leaders she is!
When I was 43 years old, I began a new career that required me to attend a paramilitary academy for six weeks. Isolated from family and friends, with structure so tight, there was no room or time to do anything except take marching orders. We were tested every day emotionally, physically, and mentally.
Every year during the month of February, we celebrate president’s day and black history month. What remains fascinating is the opportunity to always glean new lessons from the past. Leaders with prior experience and perspective can provide insight for leaders today.
Every year, there are nationwide celebrations and reflections about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He dedicated himself to a non-violent movement and made an appeal to abolish segregation. But, a recent backlash hit the airwaves this week with a verbal attack on John Lewis, 30-year Congressman, civil rights legend and respected freedom rider. His crime? He […]