Growing up, I thought everyone hated going to work. I always felt invisible, as an hourly employee, and no one ever asked my opinion or knew my name. At social gatherings and amongst friends, work was rarely mentioned because it was very separate from who we were, or how we identified. We never thought to ask about work. That was…
As the population of the United States continues to become more diverse so do the people who eat in its restaurants. In the past year (and in years before) we have seen restaurants and businesses involved in the industry hit with lawsuits, and charges of racism and discrimination from customers and employees, with police being called on people of color…
Inclusive leadership doesn’t just happen. It takes intention and culture. Real inclusive leadership is more than just having a strategy. You need people to lead. Inclusive leadership practices are necessary to build cultures that last. Peter Drucker, said “Culture Eats Strategy For Breakfast.” Your organization’s culture determines whether it can sustain itself, retain employees, be a hub of innovation and…
This is an exciting time for me. I’m getting ready to launch a new version of my podcast, “Every Day Conversations on Race for Every Day People.” After much research and major headache from reading and YouTube I’ve decided on the equipment I need. We will be recording at #WeWork I have my first investor who is providing seed money and…
I hated my first job. It was selling aluminum siding over the telephone. I didn’t even know what it was, how much aluminum siding actually cost. I didn’t know who owned the company or what happened once a live person showed up at the house of the perspective buyer. But I was good at it. Even with those factors,…
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