From Chapter 16 “The Rare Find” in Ingredients of Outliers, Keep Pursuing Have you noticed that action and success seem to go hand in hand? People of action are the ones who are finding success. Sitting on your backside, waiting for it to happen is no way to live life or be an entrepreneur and a leader. You have to work harder and smarter than everyone else. Everyone has the ability to do this, if he or she so chooses. But whatever you do, don’t let your life pass and bemoan what could have been when you have all the tools to do it, to set the pace. One of the most often overlooked … [Read more...]
8 Ways to Empower Women and Celebrate International Women’s Day
Today is International Women’s Day. A time to celebrate women's accomplishments- both those of famous history creators and the women in our lives who mentor and inspire us. It's a day to celebrate gender equality and continue to push further in the journey. This year’s theme is #PledgeforParity. This means that the path to equality is underway, and major milestones have been reached- but we have not yet "arrived". Double standards, labels, and inquality still exists, in both loud and subtle ways; in the oppression of women in countries all over the world, and quietly in the … [Read more...]
MLK Day: Remembering a Powerful Leader in Civil Rights
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. brought so much hope and healing to America. His legacy is one which teaches valuable lessons of courage, compassion, dignity, humility and perseverance. With violent protests overtaking the news, MLK Day (January 18th), is a great time to stop and remind ourselves of the powerful leadership Dr. King provided in times of difficulty. His forgiveness and nonviolent demonstrations lead a nation to change for the better. Brief Facts about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. King lead the American Civil Rights Movement for almost twelve and a half … [Read more...]