Early Jackson: The Power of Your VIsion
It has been said we don’t see life as it is, we actually see it as we are. When we take a moment to look back over the issues we have encountered in life, it is very evident that most of the problems could have been avoided if we looked differently. It boils down to [...]
Allow Me To Reintroduce Myself; Personal Branding Tips
On any given day, we expose our personal brand to people we may never have an actual conversation with. Whether you are a business owner, in a management position or a stay-home mother, you have a brand. Often we leave the task of ‘brand management’ to the large companies or professional athletes, but branding should [...]
7 Dumb Things We Do In Relationships
As the tempatures rise, this seems to be the time of year where we enjoy the company of a significant other. There are walks to take, trips to embark on and long talks to have in the park. Unfortunately unless we learn better skills to manage our relationships it may start on a good note, [...]
8 Things I Wish They Taught Us In High School
Its that time of the year again. In just a few short weeks you will begin to see the balloons, cards and flowers afixed on your neighbor’s doors congratulating the proud students who are walking the aisles. It is both a proud and scary moment all in one. I came out of high school many [...]
Why ‘Coaching’ Is Becoming More Prevalent In African American Communities
The truth is, only people who are serious about their next level even seeks out the help of a coach; the question is how successful do you see yourself?: A life coach, or personal coach or career coach, helps people who feel stuck, or who just want to reach the next level, in their personal [...]
Hunger Games
Some time ago I was observing the behavior of myself and co workers and I saw some very interesting things. I sparked up a conversation with a buddy at work and it quickly turned to the subject of passion and desire. It was interesting to hear and share different points of view and enjoy the [...]
What I Learned About Marketing From Lil Wayne
For the last 4 1/2 years it has been virtually impossible to turn on the radio or video channel and not see some representation from the crew the music world has fondly grown to know as “Young Money”. A brain child spawned from the imagination of Dwayne Carter, AKA Lil Wayne who was mentored since [...]
The Disease Called Negativity
Several months ago Hollywood studios released a blockbuster film that is currently up for several awards called Contagion. With heavy hitters like Matt Damon, Gwyneth Paltrow and Laurence Fishburne as the main cast, they attempt to follow a web of infected individuals as a pandemic erupts across the world. This incredibly strong strand of flu [...]
Dr. Boyce and Yvette Carnell: Air Jordan Mania and Black People – Over the Top?
Most of you saw the recent insanity over the release of the new Air Jordans. When black people are lining up around the block to spend money that they dont’ have on shoes that cost $12 to make, is there a point where we have to stop and say “enough is enough?” In [...]
Detroit Financial Crisis Getting Very Serious
Detroit City Council members are expressing frustration and disappointment with Mayor Dave Bing. They say he’s not taking the drastic measures needed to fix the city’s financial crisis, and the council may go to the governor for help. “The governor says that this was a crappy plan and that he’s expecting a review [...]