Last week, I had a virtual meeting with Bill Treasurer of #giantleapconsulting. We had a “Dialogue on Race (between two friends)” in which Bill asked me a series of questions that might be considered racist or microaggressive, and I did my best to give MY perspective....

A critical characteristic that separates sustainable businesses from those that become extinct is the former’s ability to evolve, be flexible, and adapt to market conditions. X-Factor Solutions was certainly not immune to the negative business impact of the Covid-19...

As we embark on yet another trip around the sun, we often become very reflective about what we accomplished over the last year… what we successfully completed, what degrees we were awarded, how much weight we lost (or gained), what awards we received.  Next, we lament...

This list of 12 ways in which members of an organization can ultimately be responsible for the organization’s demise was originally posted by C.A. Scott in the November 1925 Oracle of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity. A century later, this list about how to kill any...

In the fast-paced landscape of today's professional world, the importance of workplace connection cannot be overstated. The following was originally posted on my LinkedIn four years ago. As we navigate the intricacies of our careers, fostering genuine connections with...

I have not failed.  I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work. – Thomas A. Edison Often we feel a sense of disappointment, rejection, and ultimately failure when the ONE solution we have identified doesn’t come to fruition.  We invest our time, energy, and emotion...

#workhardwednesday Meet my friend Carrie Johnson Salone pictured in the garnet & gold dress! Carrie is an entrepreneur who has been successful in multiple business ventures, showcasing an unwavering entrepreneurial spirit that propelled her to overcome challenges....

Congratulations!  We’ve made it more than halfway through 2019.  It’s a great time to reflect on the first 7 months of the year, as you start your push for the finish line.  I remember an online article that I ran across on Inc.com at the end of 2018 that outlined 5...