Have you ever felt that your business wasn't large enough for a particular event? Have you ever wanted to attend a trade-show but felt your business was too young for recognition? What about wanting to apply for membership to a national organization in your industry but feeling you aren't...
Years ago I worked for a Fortune 500 company that provided constant ongoing training to its leadership team. We were always sharpening our skills and learning new ways to be effective leaders. During one of our meetings, the Vice President told us that as leaders we have the autonomy...
I attended the Walker's Legacy Award Brunch hosted by Walker's Legacy a few weeks ago in New Orleans during the Essence Festival. Small Biz Lady, Melinda Emerson, was one of the panelists. She reminded entrepreneurs of the...
Perspective but never permission is something that one of my previous managers repeatedly stated to our team. When you are in a leadership role, you must be confident in the power and empowerment that you have. Asking permission to make decisions should not be a behavior that you repeatedly...