“Yes, boredom is that state of agonizing disinterest coupled with the sense that time is moving too slowly. But that state of mind can help you develop your thinking and creativity skills.” I consider myself an “expert” on this topic because, in the age before digital swipes and texts, I experienced champion levels of boredom […]
Today is Mother’s Day and our social media streams are full of poems, pictures and posts about mothers. I am using this day to provide a list of articles and video clips that highlight important points about what we need to do to nurture healthy, productive relationships in our digital world. Consider these links a […]
It’s International Women’s Day and it’s time to celebrate our achievements, our collaborations and potential. I am sharing a group of inspiring quotes* I discovered while researching this day. These women have shown us how to use our voice to inspire and lead others. “There’s something so special about a woman who dominates in a […]
“Are you Black or are you White?” “What are you?” The year was 1969. A handful of my fourth-grade classmates had swarmed around Elizabeth L. and me as we stood chatting in a corner of St. Nicholas of Tolentine’s Elementary School’s schoolyard in Jamaica, Queens. New York. The kids jostled each other as they vied […]
In a surprising turn of events, Elmo, the beloved red Sesame Street character, recently took to social media to check in on his followers. A simple yet heartfelt question was posed: “Elmo is just checking in! How is everybody doing?” Little did he know that this innocent inquiry would unleash a flood of brutally honest […]
Today is Dr. Martin Luther King’s birthday. In honor of this day, I’ve researched his earlier quotes and how from the start he was committed to showing how education, leadership and the ability to employ critical thinking go hand in hand if we are to develop and grow as individuals. As Dr. King finished his […]
Charles Dickens, a literary giant of the 19th century, achieved a level of popularity that transcended traditional barriers, even reaching the illiterate population. In a unique cultural phenomenon, those unable to read his novels individually found an ingenious solution – communal reading. Dickens’s works became a shared experience among the illiterate, binding communities together. Individuals […]
If you were given 4 minutes to sum up everything that drives you as a leader, what would you talk about? What kind of story would you tell? If you’re among those who’ve had to pivot as a result of layoffs or if you’ve had to lead a team through change, what’s the story you […]
As we gear up for the holidays, let’s pause and celebrate the real treasures in our lives—those heartwarming moments of genuine human connection. In the pages of my book, “Learned It In Queens: Winning Against Digital Distraction,” I invite you to join me on a quest to revive the art of meaningful communication. In a world […]
“The Elf” on the Shelf is a very good leader.” Julienne Ryan Who knew? Here’s what we can learn from him: 1. He doesn’t have to talk a lot to make his presence known2. Elf sets clear expectations and models the desired behavior3. He lets you know where you stand and provides feedback4. Elf reminds […]
