This is the final installment of a three-part series highlighting just a few of the many Black Christian leaders I’ve been honored to work with (and learn from) throughout my career. (See the first and second installments.) While we shouldn’t wait until February to...
A few days ago I had the wonderful opportunity to spend a day with Richard Rohr. Our conversation from the moment he picked me up from the airport, was energizing and thought provoking. Rohr’s demeanor is very calming and without the fear of shaming or blaming, it’s...
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to spend a week speaking in Portland. In addition to great food trucks, I met some pretty amazing people. One of those amazing people is Yune. I met Yune after asking our mutual colleague, Jamie Johnson, if he could make some...
For much of my career I’ve worked in the faith community but lately I’ve been asked by a few companies to conduct workshops on professional and personal development. I found it a little challenging to make the transition. During that time I met Michael Erisman, a VP...
Last month I battled two snowstorms as I made my way to Taylors, SC for a speaking engagement. For some reason I was determined to get there even when all signs suggested that I should probably cancel due to weather. I always believe that speaking engagements are not...
