I had a really rough couple of weeks on the road. I had a mechanical failure with my van as I was traveling for work in Texas. It’s summer. I had no AC and the truck was overheating through the desert on the way to Austin. Once I got to Austin the damage had worsened …
What if I don’t want to lead?? This last week has been a doozy for me. I wanted to attend a training event in Austin Texas, and the host invited me which I took as a sign that I must attend. If you follow me on other channels, you may also know that I built …
As hard as it may be… pull back, observe, breathe, then execute. This week has been incredibly difficult. I decided to help a friend in Austin with his presentation event at the Renaissance Hotel in Austin. He is from Australia, and I am from Southern California. Drive to Austin in the CamperVan without A/C? Sure! …
My son is in the Scouts. He is part of a troop that still does the long hikes, backpacking, and monthly events (overnight). I love that he is in this group. He is gaining exposure to peers, opportunities to lead, and wisdom passed down from leadership that will sink in better than hearing it from …
I love teaching in large environments and interacting at scale. However, over the last couple of years, there has been an amplification of “That’s because I am black. They single me out because I am gay. They won’t listen because I am a woman.” Culture has ushered in a bevy of opportunities right now for diversification. Companies are actively seeking Black, Hispanic, Female, and LGBTQ+ people. Here is the rub. They will give you the spot, but rarely be brave enough to point out your gaps in soft skills. They will rarely invest in your people skill training.
