As I was reading my Bible the other day, I ran across a passage in 1 Kings 5-7. These chapters talk about King Solomon’s process of building the temple of God. For historical perspective, the building of God’s temple was a vision God originally gave to King David, Solomon’s father. Due to wars and u...

You have probably heard the phrase “It’s not what you say. It’s how you say it.” Coming from the perspective of a person who errs on the side of “direct communication,” I believe both what you say AND how you say it are important, especially in the work environment. In the May 2017 issue of Essence ...

Early in my career, I worked at Ralston Purina Pet Food Company. I was based in Florida and our Region office was headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Due to the difference in location, I often had to fly to Atlanta. At that time in my life, I had not yet learned the art of packing for a trip. I would...

In the May 2017 issue of Essence magazine, there is a great article on ten bad habits to avoid to keep you from “stunting your career growth or earning potential.” As a career woman, I found these to be highly relevant and appropriate to share with you. Tip #1 is especially important for women. Over...