Brown Sugar QueenJan 14, 20192 min readChallenge the Status Quo of LeadersWebster’s dictionary states the “status quo” is the current situation, the way things are now. You often hear people say, “if it’s not...
Brown Sugar QueenJul 16, 20182 min readDeveloping the leader in youLeadership is about creating positive influence. Everyone has the potential to exert influence in any situation or with any group. Based...
Brown Sugar QueenJul 13, 20182 min readOwning your career (Part 3 of 3) Agility … Let’s take action. Have you identified who will support your growth, challenge your thinking and provide mentoring, and...
Brown Sugar QueenJul 12, 20181 min readOwning your career (Part 2 of 3)Awareness … What behaviors are helping you? There are several other initiatives you can take to combat the actions that may hinder you...
Brown Sugar QueenJul 11, 20182 min readOwning your career (Part 1 of 3)When it comes to your career, there are three (3) core behaviors you need to have knowledge of focus, awareness, and agility. Focus – it...
Brown Sugar QueenAug 20, 20172 min readNetworking (How do you approach the interviewee?)As I stated in Networking (Making the Connection), my focus to building relationships was very beneficial to me. In making connections,...
Brown Sugar QueenMay 17, 20172 min readNetworking (Make the connection)One of the things that really worked for me and I really concentrated on for my career last year was networking, or better yet,...
Brown Sugar QueenMay 11, 20172 min readLeave that behind ...Why do we find it so difficult at times to take a risk? What is holding us back? How do we reach our full potential if we do not leave...
Brown Sugar QueenMay 1, 20172 min readWill you be the first to go (Part 2 of 2)Often, I was the only female in a sea of male engineers, and scientist. I learned how to be successful amidst a variety of situations and...
Brown Sugar QueenApr 24, 20172 min readWill you be the first to go? (Part 1 of 2)Have you heard Beyonce’s song Irreplaceable, “…you must not know ‘bout me? I can have another you by tomorrow. So, don’t you ever for a...
Brown Sugar QueenApr 13, 20171 min readTips make you seem even smarter!I came across an article last year, that was surprising to me. The author is Dr. Travis Bradberry, of Emotional Intelligence 2.0. In the...