On various social media platforms, I frequently come across a post that perpetuates #EarnedNotGiven. These posts typically provide insight into athletes, influencers, or business professionals, in regards to their work ethic.  A work ethic that produces results and rejects entitlement. After all, we work hard for the things that we cherish most in life, and […]

To grow your brand, you must know your brand, promote it, and realign it as you grow. Authenticity. Intention. Accountability. These three overarching values will allow your brand to flourish, or cause your brand to flounder, depending on your embodiment of these values.

A lot of companies, whether large or small, are embracing the notion of diversity and inclusion (D&I) in the workplace. This embrace is warranted and welcome. However, like any practice, the intention behind the action does not guarantee an effective and value-adding execution of the action in question. The problem with current D&I practice lies […]

After joining the business world, I was introduced to the happy sock.  Or the crazy sock, as some people call it.  I’m crazy about happy socks, so for continuity, I’ll use “happy sock” for the remainder of this article. For those who are unaware, happy socks are dress socks that carry flashy or unconventional designs.  […]

Recently, a social media influencer quoted, “If you never fall on hard times, you will never know who your true friends are.” Variations of this quote have been utilized to suggest that our darkest days can be brightened by those special friends who stick by us throughout our struggles. I wholeheartedly disagree with this quote, […]