Category: Black Heritage
Treat everyone with respect and dignity. Someone who is a peer or subordinate today may someday be your boss, or may be someone you need to rely on for an important assignment.
Maintaining balance is a constant challenge. However, daily meditation is one strategy I use to strive towards balance.
When it comes to dealing with people and doing good, I’m fearless. I’m not reluctant or afraid to dive in on any issue.
Have a goal in mind about your career and plan it out. Take on the tough assignments to gain a platform for professional exposure.
Be flexible. It’s really that simple. Sometimes things don’t always pan out according to one’s grand plan, but to use the cliché, when one door closes another one opens.
Make sure you know your company beyond your role and department. You should be able to articulate the brand vision and mission.
Position yourself to be as helpful as possible, whether to your boss, your colleagues, or your clients.
Ambition is a poor substitute for honesty, integrity, and a solid work ethic; people without the latter qualities will not succeed in the long run.
Stand up for the things you believe in and don’t be afraid to question the prevailing wisdom.
The best way for me to lead is to hire good people, set them up for success, get out of their way, and let them do good things.
