I recall the moment as if it were yesterday. It was a hot, August afternoon in New York City and I was in full labor. My first born son was determined that he wasn’t going to make this easy on his mom, as nearly seven hours had passed and he was not even close to ...
Women Don’t Support Each Other! Is This A Stereotype or Reality?
I recently led a roundtable discussion with women on this topic. Needless to say, it was a heated one. Notice, the word "some" was key. Many agreed that this was in fact NOT a stereotype and that sadly some women do not support each other. Many agreed that those women who do not support one another are ...
Yes, Your Social Media Conduct Can Get You Canned
You’re Fired! Woman Who Flipped Off Trump’s Motorcade Loses Job “We’re separating from you,” appears to be the last form of communication between Juli Briskman and her now former employer, Akima LLC. At least for now. Briskman’s employer, the government contractor Akima LLC, fired her last Tuesday, stating that she violated its social media policy. The violation? Using ...
Jacqueline Miller Presented with the “Leader in Motion” Award
Jacqueline Miller Presented With The "Leader in Motion" Award. The BOSS Network, The Motivated Moms Tour Collaboration I'm still on Cloud 9 from last Thursday evening. Not only did I receive the Leader In Motion award from Cameka Smith of The BOSS Network, I was honored to share some of my life's journey before a room ...
Delegating Gone Wrong: 3 Things Leaders May Fail To Do
Rear Admiral Grace Murray Hopper said it best, “You manage things; you lead people.” One of the most important skills that an effective leader must possess is the ability to delegate and to do so with forethought. Whether you’re managing people within a corporate setting, or delegating as an entrepreneur to a virtual assistant, your lack of ...
Dove, Diversity and Dollars: Why Workplace Diversity Matters
“You’re pretty for a black girl.” For those who may not be aware, that statement is not a compliment. Never has and never will be. Yet in 2017, I heard it being directed at a young black girl, who appeared as amazed as I was upon hearing it. The individual speaking those cringe-causing words did ...
