Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” Being an African-American man in America presents …
Creating your personal mission statement
May is "Mental Health Awareness Month." In 2020, I became an avid runner. The pandemic gave me more time to take care of my physical health. Running long distances has never been one of my favorite …
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Understanding the difference between teachers and technicians
I’m more of a teacher than a technician. However, I can do both. As a teacher, I create a system that allows technicians to facilitate drills that all my students develop. When something is …
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Making a commitment you can believe in
It’s April and we are in the last month of the Conversion Phase. Here’s the phased approach to development that sets me apart. Having a tried and true methodology protects my clients from an …
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1-on-1 with L.E.A.D. Program Coordinator Intern Parris Austin
I’m going to start this blog with four fastballs, so dig in. Did you know that Atlanta is the No. 1 city for income inequality in America? In fact, if a person is born into poverty in Atlanta, there …
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Why it is okay to show your emotions
April brings a lot of spring showers, along with some tears. I keep reminding myself that it is okay to cry when I am struggling emotionally and mentally. I would argue that hitting a baseball is …
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