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What If Job Descriptions Actually Made Sense? career development leadership & culture leadership development trauma-informed practices workforce development Apr 02, 2025

Let’s talk about job descriptions — not the kind we dust off and post to Indeed every few years, but the kind that actually shape culture, clarify expectations, and drive performance.

Too many of us ...

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You Don’t Get What You Deserve. You Get What You Negotiate. black women leadership breaking barriers leadership actions professional growth workforce wednesday Mar 26, 2025

“Show me the money” is more than a pop culture catchphrase—it’s a rallying cry for anyone who’s ever been underpaid, overlooked, or undervalued. During our recent Essence of Ujima leadership session o...

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The Power of Decision-Making for Black Women in Leadership align framework black women leadership decision-making essence of ujima program workforce wednesday Mar 18, 2025

Leadership is more than holding a title—it’s about making the right decisions in the moments that matter most. Yet, for Black women navigating corporate spaces, entrepreneurship, and community leaders...

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Who Are You Hiring? The Hidden Challenge of Building a Strong Team leadership & culture leadership development psychological safety in the workplace workforce trends workforce wednesday Mar 11, 2025

Lately, I’ve been talking with frustrated leaders. The frustration? Their teams aren’t living up to the ethos of the organization—the culture, values, and work ethic they’ve worked so hard to establis...

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No One Gave Me the Blueprint—So I Built One. Join Me. black women leadership career development career strategy essence of ujima program professional growth sponsorship matters Feb 19, 2025

There were moments in my career when I felt like I was doing everything right—working twice as hard, proving my worth, staying late, saying “yes” to every opportunity. And yet, I still found myself st...

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The Silent Struggle of Black Women in Corporate America – Microaggressions and the Cost of Silence black women leadership essence of ujima program leadership development microaggressionsmatter psychological safety in the workplace Feb 11, 2025

The Cost of Silence: Why Black Women Can’t Afford to Ignore Microaggressions in the Workplace

“I didn’t want to seem like the ‘angry Black woman.’”

“I told myself it wasn’t a big deal.”

“I felt lik...

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Why Social Capital is the Secret to Breaking Barriers for Black Women Leaders black women empowerment black women leadership breaking barriers essence of ujima program social capital Feb 04, 2025

It’s not just about what you know—it’s about who you know and who knows you. This concept of social capital—the relationships and networks that provide access to opportunities—is one of the most power...

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Breaking the “Broken Rung”: Empowering Black Women to Lead in Today’s Workplace black women empowerment black women leadership essence of ujima program leadership development resiliency workforce wednesday Jan 29, 2025

Did you know that for every 100 men promoted to manager, only 58 Black women are given the same opportunity? This disparity creates a “broken rung” on the career ladder, making it even harder for Blac...

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The Hidden Key to Workforce Development: Psychological Safety in Coaching Relationships psychological safety in the workplace trauma-informed practices workforce development workforce wednesday Jan 07, 2025

When we think of workforce development programs, much of the conversation revolves around program design: curricula, performance metrics, and placement strategies. However, one essential component is ...

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The Invisible Tug-of-War: Trauma, Triggers, and Psychological Safety in the Workplace leadership strategy psychological safety in the workplace trauma trauma-informed practices triggers workforce wednesday Dec 18, 2024

Did you know that 70% of employees say they avoid difficult conversations at work because they don’t feel safe speaking up? Now imagine one of them finally comes to you and says, 'I don’t feel psych...

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