Reflections – The Power of Peer-to-Peer Networks
I reconnected with an elementary and high-school classmate and friend, Darrell Byers. He visited my mother, his third-grade teacher, on a trip to see family
March – Take Charge of Your Career
Welcome to March. Time flies faster than you think, it is almost the end of the first quarter. March is the time to focus on
Reflections – Talent Development
My reflections on talent development. Creating leaders ready to take on roles of increased responsibility and scope is a constant focus and struggle for Fortune
February – Take Charge of Your Career
Welcome to February. Leadership expert Sally Helgesen notes that successful careers are usually built on expertise, connections, and visibility. February is a great time to
Reflections – Black Women Leaders
My reflections on black women leaders… Working in corporate America can be frustrating, humiliating, isolating, and induce feelings of anxiety, and impostor syndrome. I believe
January – Take Charge of Your Career
Celebrating the new year is the perfect time for taking charge of your career! Resolve to focus on improving job performance, enhancing your image, and
Favorite Reads – 2023
It is not always about career development and advancement. 😊 I enjoy reading for pleasure, and often get my best ideas while relaxing. Click on
Great Strategy Reads…
When people discover I am a strategy lecturer for the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health’s executive education programs, they often ask me what
How Would You Spend $5 Million Dollars?
I recently had a conversation with Ben, a fellow Dartmouth alum, about his career. Ben is in his mid-twenties, bright, and accomplished. He was contemplating
Use Education Wisely to Advance Your Career
Seeing kids boarding buses to go back to school at this time of year reminds me of the value of education. Taking advantage of developmental
What is Your Organization’s Growth Strategy
Supporting your organization’s growth strategy is a good way to accelerate your career progression. Take the time to understand how opportunities are identified and funded
The 3-Year Job Cycle
I recently caught up with the 2015 Class of my human resources leadership development program. After sharing updates on engagements, marriages, children, and current living