Tag Archives: Dawn McCoy

Legacy-Minded Leaders

Look over the last 50 years of history and we see the vast legacy of dynamic African American women leaders. During Black History Month 2011, we can walk through history books to reflect upon the significant contributions of those who carried the torch and left a legacy for the next generation. Top leadership at the […]

Dynamic Black History Month Leaders

African American women featured at the Freedom’s Sisters Exhibit hosted by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Service are great examples to honor as we celebrate during Black History Month. After being a guest lecturer during the stop at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum in Baltimore, it seemed important to me to further highlight the leaders of […]

Leaders Who Spoke Out

Reflecting during Black History month is not just about reciting the accomplishments of African Americans. It means more than simply celebrating contributions. To me, it means drawing upon their collective wisdom to ascertain their leadership skills. To do so, it seemed necessary to think back to my experience last fall at the Freedom’s Sisters Exhibit […]

Playing Other People’s Games

Have you ever been in an on-the-job training situation only to realize that it is really a test of your will to survive? Ok, maybe it was not that serious. But, every new situation we go into is a test of our tenacity, our will, and our ability to have the fortitude to strive in […]

Leaders and Heroes

“Good leaders always step out from the crowd and beyond the confusion” is the quote that begins the chapter entitled “Get Help Now!” in my book Leadership Building Blocks: An Insider’s Guide to Success. In the age of heightened security, you would think that there would be emergency leadership meetings everywhere. Maybe there are. Regardless […]

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