Tag: mental-health
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Dynamic Leaders Are Often Misunderstood

Dynamic Leadership Series Part 8 (Read the first post here) Have you ever felt misunderstood as a leader? Welcome to the club. Especially in senior roles, misunderstanding isn’t the exception; it’s the norm. Leadership often places you in rooms where the full picture can’t be shared, where decisions carry unseen context, and where your motives…
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I am Not the “Black Friend”

It’s a complicated thing to help friends work through and discuss issues of race. This can be especially true for Black people. Some days, it feels like a sacred calling. I know from experience the feeling of being in a board room or planning meeting and someone turns to me saying, “well Herman, you’re Black.…
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New Orleans Attack: Responding with Empathy and Action

“The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.” -Coretta Scott King A heartbreaking tragedy took place early on New Year’s Day 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. In what’s being called an act of terrorism, a man rammed his truck through crowds on Bourbon Street, sadly killing 10…
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Gratitude: 3 Ways Thankfulness Improves Relationships

“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever.” -Psalm 136:1 Gratitude, the simple act of acknowledging and appreciating the positive aspects of our lives, can have a profound impact on our relationships. When we cultivate a sense of gratitude, we open ourselves up to deeper connections, stronger bonds, and more…
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Connections over Candidates

Today I came across three shocking words on Google. Election Day Anxiety. Sadly this has become an immense concern as many are concerned about anger and fear. Politics doesn’t have to ruin relationships. There is a better way. In today’s increasingly polarized political landscape, maintaining healthy relationships can be challenging. While political discussions can be…
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Stigma Pressure

Can stereotypes be detrimental even if you don’t believe them? In Whistling Vivaldi, Dr. Claude Steele addresses the idea of stigma pressure. Some common stereotypes in America are: These and many other erroneous assumptions have wreaked havoc on our culture and continue to damage relationships. Further, the beliefs and assumptions of the general culture can…