All Entries in the "People in the News" Category
Celebrate Haiti’s significant contribution to our world, as you give.
In the midst of an earlier crisis, Haitian author Edwidge Danticat reminds us of the contributions of Haiti’s vibrant culture and people. This reading offers a timely message for today — as the nation struggles in the aftermath of a devastating earthquake.
What does Diversity look like today?
This is a pause for the cause – a different way of viewing the dimensions of diversity. Diversity, it has often been said, goes beyond race and gender. It includes generations, race, gender, organizational diversity, nationality, culture, recreational habits, personality and more. At the heart of it, regardless of their dimensions, is a human being [...]
Herskovits at the Heart of Blackness – Who Owns Cultural Identity?
“The film raises unsettling questions, asking who has the authority to define a culture, especially if people from that culture are denied the opportunity to engage in the scholarly discourse of defining themselves.
Future Olympian
This is Kaylah who at a very young age was asked what she wanted to be when she grew up. Without hesitating she said “an ice skater.” Well July 4th in Las Vegas, NV she won a gold medal in her division…with a lot of support and encouragement from her Mom, Dad, Grandparents, coach and [...]
A Leader’s Clarity: Conviction, Perspective, Purpose, Vision
Words for leaders from Brian W. Kenney, Human Capital Performance Consultant, Austin, Texas: All successful leaders have a strongly held set of core beliefs and values that act as a lens through which they view the world around them. They have no doubts about the importance of these values and it is our value [...]
George Fraser: Networking Powerhouse
Networking works when you fully understand that there is inherent value in every human being and every human relationship regardless of title or position. Only when we mature enough to stop prejudging people as to their worthiness of our assistance can we truly give without expectation. When you give first, without expectation, you are networking [...]
Create Extraordinary Results in a Global Community
“If you can make it here you can make it anywhere” is an expression native NYers love and they may be right. New York City is dynamic, exciting, results-oriented, competitive, “gutsy and heartsy.”
Here’s exciting news for anyone who wants access to the technology for creating extraordinary results in a global economy (and who doesn’t these [...]
A Great Black History Month Speaker
Dr. Joel Martin Positively Powerful Speaker, Entrepreneur, and Author will be getting people out of their boxes and into their greatness this Black History Month with her presentations: “Revitalize With The 7 Pillars Of An Abundant 2009” and “Lessons From The Triumphal March For Today” Organizations booking Dr. Martin will receive a $2000 gift [...]
Afghan Schoolgirls Undeterred by Attack
Nearly all of the injured girls have returned to school-about 1,300 in all.
Transformational Leadership in Elementary School
It’s Unanimous: Barack Obama Elementary On Long Island.
I’ve heard some wonderful stories about the November 4th “mock elections” and this one is a spectacular display of transformational leadership in action by 5th graders.
“Our school is going to be the first in America to be named Barack Obama Elementary school!” fifth-grader Teonte Jackson said. “I feel [...]
