Photo credit Karlitha L. Umoja Last week, I joined the Baltimore County Public Library for a powerful Digital Divide Simulation, led by Kansas City Digital Divide. I walked away with…
IKEA wasn’t where I expected grief to hit me. But there I was, walking past sleek displays and tiny model kitchens when a wave of tears came out of nowhere.…
When We Can’t Even Get to the Table Recently, I was in conversation about a question that feels like it’s defining this moment in time. How do we find a…
We throw around terms like “inclusive leadership” a lot. But too often, it’s treated like a checkbox, something you say you are, rather than something you do daily. I coach…
Let’s be honest: Accountability has gotten a bad reputation in some circles. Too often, it’s mistaken for micromanagement, or worse, punishment. And really… who hasn’t found themselves either giving or…
We’ve all heard it. Maybe we’ve even asked it. “Where are you from?” Sometimes it’s asked with pure curiosity. Other times, it lands with weight. The real question often hiding…
What we plan for isn’t always what unfolds, and sometimes, the unexpected has more to teach us than the plan ever could. I recently had to face that truth. And…
It’s here! My TEDx talk, “Beyond Assumptions: How Curiosity Can Heal Divides,” is now officially live. “Curiosity isn’t weakness. It’s courage. Especially when it invites us to stay in the conversation, even…
Uncertainty is the new normal. From shifting funding streams and job security concerns to navigating political tensions in the workplace, today’s leaders are managing more complexity than ever before. These…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 4, 2025 TEDxAdamsMorgan 2025: “Planting Seeds for a Better World” Inspiring Ideas, Lasting Change – A Gathering of Visionary Thinkers Washington, D.C. – TEDxAdamsMorgan is…