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Newsletter: Are you inadvertently planning to fail?

We had a fascinating week last month in which we facilitated strategic planning for three high performing teams under very different circumstances: What struck me was that, while these organizations differed in industry, geography, and perspective, their core needs were the same. They wanted to achieve alignment around their new, post-pandemic visions. And they valued our practical approach of quickly translating…

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Read Our Forbes Article: Three Steps Every Company Should Take To Combat Systemic Racism

Many of our clients and colleagues have reached out to me recently asking, “What can, and should, I do now?” My answer to them is guided by the fact that systemic problems require systemic change. Here, I suggest three steps to contribute to meaningful and lasting change, in our workplaces and in society.

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July Inspiration

The secret to most success – whether building a book of business, getting in great shape, or learning a new skill – is surprisingly simple, but not always easy. Consistency leads to results. What are the actions you can commit to doing regularly in pursuit of a goal you’d like to achieve this year? “We…

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Video: Share Your Experience

One of the most valuable things you have to share as a leader is your knowledge and experience. I encourage you to take opportunities to share this knowledge, whether of your industry, your company, or how to be successful in your professional sphere, with others as they work towards successful, fulfilling careers.

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Reading List: Great African-American Authors & Figures

Each summer, I share a list of books and resources on various topics. Compiling the list has become a rewarding tradition that reconnects me with my love of books and my childhood. My mother was a public school English teacher for 34 years, so I had no choice but to be a voracious reader. Reading…

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