It is no surprise that leaders vary in their ability to empower others. Some rule. Others govern. In fact, I would guess that only a small percentage of leaders actually focus on servant leadership. Some have de facto leadership positions, others are named as a successor, and unexpected leaders are those assume the helm without […]
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Too often we assume that leaders are the ones in charge. No, not always. Guess again. Some amazing women leaders who worked behind the scenes will be awarded congressional gold medals. Real-life African-American female pioneers will be honored with the Congress Medal of Freedom and include mathematician Katherine Johnson, engineer Christine Darden, as well as […]
September 17 is National Good Citizenship Day and a perfect day for leaders to celebrate too! Throughout the month, people who lead and serve others can think of creative ways to supportive and good citizens. While it’s not a complicated task, it can be as simple as having a positive attitude and being respectful. Here […]
It was about 10 years ago that life changed. My career took a turn and I found myself landlocked after being recruited 3K away from my home, the Left (West) Coast, and holding a layoff notice. Hmm…No bueno. But, with my creativity, I launched a leadership development and communication skills consulting firm to serve others. […]
I come from a family of leaders, preachers, and teachers. So, you can imagine that I’ve spent years informally researching their untold stories and decades of messages of creative leadership. Listening to family storytelling throughout my life, I’ve always been aware of these of my elders and ancestors who have consistently given back to the […]