Stories transform. Stories empower. Who says you must have a sad story to impact your generation? Everyone doesn't have a traumatic backstory. There is a story for stages or seasons in you life. Do you have a happy story? Share it. You don't need to have a sad story to attract … [Read more...]
Make That Move Today
Make that move. If you don't go, you won't know. Sometimes the brook (e.g. your source of supply for nourishment) will dry up and you need to go to another location. What do you have to lose if you move? What will you lose if you stay? What will you gain if you move? What will … [Read more...]
Show Up and Speak Up, You Too Can Make a Difference
Photo credit: Cardozo School of Law Recently I sat on a panel at the Diversity and Inclusion Summit at my alma mater, Cardozo School of Law. The topic of discussion was "Embracing Change in the Workplace." It was a great evening and we talked about implicit bias in the … [Read more...]
My Dunkin’ Donuts Story (and Why Givers Never Lack)
There are good people in this world. I strolled into Dunkin at the mall to get my coffee. There was a lady in the line with two cute little children, all dressed nicely. Admiringly, I smiled at them and had light conversation. As she was placing her order, she told the … [Read more...]
Don’t Dumb Down Your Gifts
Lately I have been talking to many people who are tired of focusing on one thing. I call it "one way traffic." One way traffic is great for safety reasons, for geographical planning, for strategy and other reasons. However, sometimes, one way traffic can be a nuisance, a … [Read more...]
Guest Speaker Etiquette (and What You Should Know)
I have been hosting and speaking at conferences and summits for more than a decade and I have seen many things. If you are a speaker, these tips will help you prepare for your next speaking gig. 1. Always thank the host or people who invited you to speak. Be grateful that you … [Read more...]
Don’t Change Yourself to Please the World
You don’t have to change who you are to please the world. Many years ago when I decided to do my LLM in General Studies, I had the option to choose a concentration, e.g. Intellectual Property. I did not choose the concentration because I just couldn’t see myself … [Read more...]
Wake Up, Stand Up, Speak Up (And It’s About Time)
Be sure that you are treated well. God did not create us to be doormats. In Acts 16, the city officials told the jailer to release Paul and Silas but Paul didn’t tolerate the behavior. “So the keeper of the prison reported these words to Paul, saying, “The magistrates have sent … [Read more...]
Be Fearless, Go to Your Assignment Location [Provision is Available]
Don't Waste Any More Time If God says, “Take my message to the people,” then take it to the people. That is, go to the people. Meet them where they are. Don’t hide behind technology. There is a season for virtual implementation and there is a season for live implementation. … [Read more...]
Check the Help Before You Wreck the Rest (and All You Worked For)
Sometimes the reason why you are not making the desired progress or seeing great results is because of who you have chosen as your assistant. I have been hosting conferences and summits for many years and I have seen great speakers miss opportunities because of their … [Read more...]
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