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The difference between a negligent leader and a conscientious leader is the Autopsy. In my career, I have had to make the hard decision to end things - sometimes it’s client contracts, or contracts with people I’ve had the privilege to work with.  I can see the temptation for leaders to say, "Well, it is what it is. I made the best business decision. Their reaction is their problem." I call that the Lazy Leader response. It absolves you of growth and personal responsibility. To become a...

Being coachable does not mean listening to everyone. One of my (and C-Suite Coach’s)  core values is Be Coachable. I have always prided myself on being open to feedback and looking for ways to improve. But at times, I’ve struggled. I found myself receiving feedback from people who were discounting how hard I had to work to “do the thing”. They were critiquing the one thing I missed, while seemingly blind to the achievements I had made that they had never attempted. It felt like they were on...

The answer to "Where are you really from?" is hanging on my wall. As an African-American, I navigate a specific, recurring curiosity. I am constantly asked about my heritage. When I say I am from here, the follow-up is almost always: "But where are you really  from? Where are your parents from? Your grandparents?" It is a complex question for those of us whose lineage is entirely, painfully, and triumphantly American. I don't have a connection to another country. My roots are here. To honor...