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When the Job Stops Serving You: Pivot, Shift, or Walk Away?

How to Trust Yourself When the Plan Falls Apart Recently, I had a powerful conversation with a former colleague. They were frustrated, disillusioned, and unsure of what to do next. The job they accepted with high hopes had turned into something very different—routine, transactional, and uninspiring. To make matters worse, they felt more like a …

Performance Currency: Why It Pays to Deliver

Build credibility, boost opportunities, and make your work work for you. Hey, have you heard of performance currency? If not, keep reading—you need to know about this. It’s one of the most underrated yet powerful assets you can build in your career. And no, I’m not talking about your paycheck (though, trust me, it’ll impact …

Respect is Out, Rudeness is In—And It’s Ruining Everything

We’re in the Midst of a Disrespect Epidemic It’s honestly a shame that, as grown folks, we even have to talk about this. Respect. Decency. Common courtesy. These aren’t new concepts—they’re the basics, the kind of things we were taught (or should have been taught) as kids. And yet, here we are, in boardrooms, public …

A Legacy of Resilience, Love, and Unbreakable Spirit

Lessons From Tina Turner Tina Turner was more than a powerhouse vocalist; More than a woman with legs that could stop traffic and a voice that could shake the heavens. She was a force of nature—bold, brilliant, and unwavering. She didn’t just entertain; she taught us how to rise. Born Anna Mae Bullock on November …

Faith in Action: Tasha Cobbs Leonard

Why Faith Means Showing Up Anyway Tasha Cobbs Leonard’s book, Do It Anyway, is about one word. That word is faith. The book is Tasha’s testimony—her journey of trusting God and what He has enabled her to accomplish in life. She shares personal challenges, takes on projects in which she has absolutely no knowledge or …

The Selful Shift

The Art of Betterment Without Ego Personal and professional growth are buzzwords we hear all the time. Yet, they often carry a subtle undertone of competition and comparison. In a world that celebrates hustle culture, it’s easy to think that leveling up includes stepping on someone else’s toes or losing your perspective. But what if …

The Balancing Act You’ve Been Sold Is a Lie

Let’s Get Real About Work-Life Balance. It’s Not What You Think. There, I said what I’m sure most of us have realized: there is no such thing as work-life balance. Is it bullshit? Not quite. But it’s an old concept that’s been: – Promoted for years – Doable (they said) – Never achievable (reality check) …

Let Them Go: The Talk You Didn’t Know You Needed

Embracing Growth, Evolving Relationships, and Killin’ It in the New Year This could be you and me—two friends, a glass of wine in hand, keepin’ it real about what it takes to grow, thrive, and let go. You: So, it’s a new year. Can you believe it? This is going to be my year—I can …

Authenticity Under Trial

Reflections on The Color of Law What happens when your carefully constructed image of success begins to crumble? Mark Gimenez’s The Color of Law isn’t just a gripping legal thriller—it’s a profound exploration of identity and authenticity. As I followed the story of A. Scott Fenney, a high-powered attorney whose fall from grace forces him …