There’s a lot to be proud of when it comes to African American women in leadership – from women who have gone before us, to the young leaders of today. What I like most about African American women who are leaders is their focus on legacy. If you track and pay attention to female leaders, […]
Edgar L. Vann: True Confessions of an Overachiever Ep. 20
Bishop Edgar Vann was stepping down from the pulpit of Second Ebenezer Church in Detroit after preaching to his congregation on New Year’s Eve one year ago when he was confronted with death. “It was as if a dark curtain was falling and I could feel myself losing consciousness and falling out,” the 60-year-old said. “I turned […]
Embrace Your Calling To Be a Leader In Your Community
There are many people in your community that are concerned about various social issues that affect them (and the community as a whole), but who can they share their concerns with that will do something about it? Who is going to listen to them? Who cares about their needs? These are the questions that go […]
Gail Perry Mason’s Money Matters More and Here’s Why Ep. 2
Gail Perry-Mason, of Detroit, has come a long way, from foster care to caring for others. Gail is a respected authority in the financial industry. And now she can add bestselling author to her list of accomplishments. And it’s her years of experience coupled with her down-to-earth but also down-to-business style that has made […]
Why Social Entrepreneurs Need To Continuously Conduct a Self-SWOT
One thing you need to keep in mind as you’re working towards reaching your goals is that things do not stay the same. People change, laws change, and you yourself move through transitions in life, both personally and professionally. Since things are always changing, you need to do a good self examination on a regular […]
How To Successfully Collaborate With Organizations and Community Stakeholders To Solve Community Challenges
There is no doubt among top leaders and thinkers from business, government, education, nonprofits and other sectors: to be successful in addressing many of the challenging issues in our communities requires working in cross-sector partnership and collaboration around common purposes. Your success as a leader in your community hinges on successfully working with other community […]
