In 2019, I did what many corporate types would call “the unthinkable.” I walked away from opportunities at a Fortune 10 after being “surplussed” without a job lined up. Sure, I had opportunities externally. Yes, I had a seedling of a business that I had started, but I wanted to take the time to think through my next step methodically. I had a mission that only a few…
At the heart of my practice are tech leaders, but you’re probably learning that even if you aren’t in a traditionally tech business, there is increased pressure to become more tech savvy as many organizations embark on digital transformation. As we charge ahead into the digital age, one thing is abundantly clear: digital literacy has become an indispensable skill for leaders across all industries. In 2024, amidst the…
Despite news of massive layoffs at Big Tech firms like Google, Cisco, Amazon, and others, there remains an IT staff shortage at many companies, especially in smaller and mid-sized organizations. I spoke with The Channel Company’s MES Computing and provided strategic tips on recruiting and retaining IT talent. I also weighed in on fostering a corporate culture that is welcoming to Gen Zers who are entering or about…
I recall sitting in the newsroom behind a computer at KDFW-TV FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth when the verdict dropped, writing for the early shows that day. I distinctly recall an audible gasp across the newsroom, all for different reasons of course. I remained quiet, but my jaw dropped. Not only was it gobsmacking, it was up to me to write what we called the H’s, or the headlines…
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Someone once told me a foot-soldier’s strategy is the king’s tactic. So the reality is that you are likely more strategic than you’re giving yourself credit for. It could be simply a matter of your point of view and your current position, even perhaps your language. But if you want to tap in to more and position yourself as a strategic leader, you’ll need to do more than…
There’s research across the board that says your employees have to feel engaged. Now, what does that look like? We’re living in an age where people can see past the beer cart, and the Wine Down Wednesday, and the free meal, and the so called unlimited PTO we see. The jig is up.”- L. Michelle Smith, Certified Executive & Personal Coach https://www.mescomputing.com/news/4195339/executive-career-coach-heres-recruit-retain-talent
I’ve been a writer all my life, but 2017 was when I began seriously looking into publishing my first release. Along this journey, I’ve met so many wonderful leaders, and have amplified their voices and those of other authors. Recently, I’ve been blessed to connect with like-minded authors that actually have a true and mutual interest in the work that we do. I even have been blessed by…
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My dear cousin unearthed this in her parent’s home, long since unoccupied. She and her siblings were doing the heavy lifting of cleaning out their childhood home after the death of their mother, my aunt. Look what she found? A letter I wrote to her 42 years ago—dated 1982. I was code switching before I even knew the term. You see, my sister and I would spend many…