October

LMS Discusses No Thanks on Rolling Out AM Wake Up Call

  I kicked off my national media tour with the crew from Rolling Out AM Wake Up Call! Thanks for having me on, Munson Steed and the hosts, Romeo, Tiara and Minnie. We discussed my new book No Thanks: 7 Ways to Say I’ll Just Include Myself. It will be available later this week on BlackBookstore.com and right now at nothanksbook.com.     The audiobook drops very soon,…

Want to be a Rockstar Leader?  Be Genuine.

Want to lead like a rockstar? Be genuine. Do you really want to be mistaken for the devil on the floor? You know, the one who wears Prada and never gives eye contact? Be aloof, and whether you are really a good person or not, we’ll never know. It’s the old corporate mindset: be removed, cold, unaccessible. The rockstar leaders that you can identify have pushed through that.…

About our hair at work: Let us live. Leave us alone.

Here’s the deal: that our hair is even a topic at work, positive or negative, is microagressive. Policing, monitoring even providing runway commentary at work is unnecessary, and it is annoying at the very least. Others have to dye their hair purple to get this sort of attention at work. This is the second time that sisters at this news station faced this scrutiny publicly. First with Demetria…

What bad behavior are you tolerating?

Sis, what are you telling yourself that allows the bad acting to continue to hurt you in your workplace? 🛑 I’m afraid if I say something about it, it will just reflect negatively on me 🛑 I’m a subordinate. I have to take it. 🛑 I don’t know how in the world to look for a better position 🛑 I just love this company so much 🛑 The…

Lead with Weapons of Mass Innovation

Are you sleeping on the technology that can support your goals to become the rockstar leader that you know you can be? Are you having others leverage it on your behalf? It’s time you took control. This new fractured, digital and cultural economy demands it. Today, I’m talking about wielding those weapons of mass innovation, Sis. You know, the ones that you’ve been avoiding that now have become…

LMS on NBC DFW Today: Turn your seasonal job into a permanent gig

I had the pleasure of discussing the opportunity to turn a seasonal job into a permenant one during the pandemic with NBC DFW Today. It aired this morning. Highlights: 💎 Build relationships 💎 Manage your expectations 💎 Shine 💎 Understand the entire market 💎 Lean into your entire skill set 💎 Know your why Did you wake up early with me? If you didn’t, you may still have…

Know the Office Busy Body; Seize the Opportunity

Stay away from office gossip, yes…but keep the office gossip close.  I’m talking about that office busy body. What’s the opportunity in it? Yes, we go all Art of War in today’s #NSCRockstarLeadership Tip of the Day. If you think everyone is on your side in the workplace, think again, Sis. But this isn’t your cue to hunker down and keep to yourself. It’s your chance to leverage…

Knowing Your Why is Jetfuel to Extraordinary Leadership

Are you stuck telling people what you do? It’s probably why you aren’t attracting the people and opportunities that will solidify you as an extraordinary leader. Share your why instead for a more powerful impact. Brands make this mistake all the time. They share what their product does before they ever get to the purpose… the why behind it all…the value it provides. People follow you because they…

Optimizing your prime real estate on LinkedIn

Are you optimizing the most important social real estate you have on #LinkedIn? I’m talking about your header and headline. It can make a huge difference on IG too if you’re about business on the platform, like I am. Mine is always evolving to make it tighter, more concise, visual and always highlighting the “main thing.” This is your opportunity to communicate the value you bring. I get…

Karen’s gonna Karen

Last night’s VP debates put our superpowers as women of color on display. It showcased a professional black woman’s ability to navigate spaces that were not built with us in mind with grace, resilience and no nonsense. Kamala represented us well. We do this masterfully everyday. We’ve cultivated this even when the lights aren’t shining on us on the national stage. And yet, the moderator was largely protected…

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