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...]
Let’s Implement Your Global Assignment Without Delay
Have you been thinking about launching out into the deep to carry out your divine assignment? My latest book, Assigned: No More Procrastination, Launch Your Destiny, People Are Waiting has strategies to guide you. It will help you understand your divine mandate, to empower you … [Read more...]
GDPR Chat: “I Have An Email List, Should I Get Fresh Consent from Subscribers?”
Let's talk about GDPR Email Consent You have an email list. It is GDPR season. Should you email everyone on your email list, perhaps thousands or hundreds to get fresh consent to hear from you, that is, to receive whatever you told them you would send all over again? Is it … [Read more...]
Why Your Assignment Requires a Defined Platform
Because all trains are at the station does not mean that they are going to the same destination. Trains have platforms going in certain directions. If you happen to be on the wrong platform, you may just miss your assigned train and mess up your journey. In the same vein, your … [Read more...]
The Art of Listening, How It Closes Deals And Builds Businesses
Listening is a skill that solves problems. Listening is an art and it closes deals. Unfortunately many people don't have this skill or neglect the opportunity to sharpen it. Many people talk but do not listen. When you listen, you hear the pain, you hear the struggle, you hear … [Read more...]
Laziness Won’t Make Things Happen (You Must Do Something)
Laziness will not make things happen. Put in the work and get a move on. Back in the day while in university in England, before school closed for the holidays, I would contact temp agencies, drop my CV with them to let them know that from a certain date, I would be available for … [Read more...]
What Does Trimming Split Ends Have To Do With Your Destiny?
Dear ladies (and gentlemen), this is not your typical hair story. This is about how trimming your split ends is connected to your destiny, life and business elevation. Here's a little background story about trimming your split ends. The reason why we trim split ends from our … [Read more...]
I Watched Black Panther with African Eyes and Saw Something
The movie is released. The hype lives up to its expectations. I thoroughly enjoyed it in 3D. Our kids and my husband loved it too. There were times when it seemed like the characters where actually in the movie theater, not on screen. I watched Black Panther with African … [Read more...]
Don’t Remain in a Dead-End Job (And How to Make the Shift)
A post shared by Belinda Enoma (@istartandfinish) on Feb 23, 2018 at 6:43am PST At some point in your career, you will feel like you need to shift from where you are to something greater. You may even wonder and say: "If I could just merge what I am doing now with the … [Read more...]
Every Companion Isn’t Ordained For Your Assignment
Today as I was doing my daily devotion, I needed a word that would help me for the rest of the week. I read Mark 5:37, He did not let anyone follow him except Peter, James and John the brother of James. A horrible thing had just happened. Jairus, the synagogue ruler's … [Read more...]
Anything Worth Doing is Worth Doing Well Including Your Work
I have something to say [you have heard the saying before] and this is it: anything worth doing is worth doing well. Please do not publish unedited books. Operate with the spirit of excellence. Your children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and many generations will read it. … [Read more...]
What You Should Know About Kindness (And Why Activate It)
What you should know about kindness is no mystery. It is something that has been here for ages. One principle I live by is this: Treat people well. Do unto others as you would like them to do to you. Many years ago, as I was about to graduate from law school, I gave one of … [Read more...]
Don’t Expect to Reap Where You Didn’t Sow
An ATM (automatic teller machine) gives you what you have in the bank. No deposit, no withdrawal. Sometimes, it won't give you what you have deposited because either you have exceeded your daily withdrawal limit, the check has not cleared or you don't have enough to withdraw due … [Read more...]
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