I begin with a quote: “you have to reinvent the self to become a creative (vibrant) self,” says bell hooks. To live the vibrant life requires reinventing yourself. And older women are taking back their lives and reinventing themselves in unfamiliar facets. These women are power sensations. The younger women are strong. But the older, […]
Click to ListenDr. Geneva J. Williams, of Detroit, is the reigning Ms. Black Fit and Fine
Annual Pageant Puts Priority on Black Women’s Health Over 50 and Fights the Stigma of Pageantry DETROIT – Dec. 9, 2018 One would think after retiring from four decades of a successful career in nonprofit management, Dr. Geneva J. Williams, 69, of Detroit, would just have her days filled the typical retirement activities like lunching with friends, traveling […]
Click to ListenThe Overlooked First Step to Becoming a Great Leader
Leadership comes in many shapes and forms and can occur in a variety of places, but the journey of a great leader starts with preparation.There’s always an initial cycle of sweat equity build up that takes place first before a person develops the power of influence. To be the best that you can be, you […]
Click to ListenLeadership Lessons: Relationships First; Issues Second
Leadership lessons, Relationships & Handling issues are essential in every leaders life. New Detroit was built on community engagement the old-fashioned way: roll up your sleeves, look eye to eye, be at the table, and confront, but always respect. Shirley Stancato, President and CEO of New Detroit, Inc., joined the organization over 15 years ago. […]
Click to ListenLessons in Leadership: Teamwork is learned in Kindergarten
Everything you need to know about teamwork you learned in Kindergarten. That’s right. The moment when using your favorite color crayon at table time was the highlight of your day. The time you built your first house with the set of random blocks that were painted like red and white bricks. Recently I interviewed a […]
Click to ListenHow to Find Your Ideal Place in the Volunteer World
There is an ideal place for you in the volunteer world. I promise. As a young girl, I dreamed of being a Candy Striper. I admit it: I didn’t know much about what they actually did. I was after the uniform. There was something about those pink and white stripes that seemed so grown up. […]
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