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Embracing Collaborative Leadership: 5 Key Practices for Emerging Leaders

By Chidera Obinali | Jun 26, 2024 | Comments Off on Embracing Collaborative Leadership: 5 Key Practices for Emerging Leaders

In today’s dynamic and complex organizational landscape, traditional leadership approaches often fall short of addressing multifaceted challenges. This is where collaborative leadership comes into play. Collaborative leadership is a process…

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Beyond Good Intentions: Avoiding Harmful Narratives in Support of Black Men

By Chidera Obinali | Jun 13, 2024 | Comments Off on Beyond Good Intentions: Avoiding Harmful Narratives in Support of Black Men

A little while back, I attended an event meant to celebrate and encourage Black men in the education profession. The keynote speaker was internationally renowned, highly respected, and an acclaimed…

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Leading with Confidence: 3 Ways Self-Advocacy Shapes Effective Leadership

By turnkeywp | Jun 2, 2024 |

Self-advocacy is a crucial tool for success in any industry. From building a stronger reputation to securing new opportunities, professionals can excel by pushing past fear and stepping out as…

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Belief, Growth, and Collaboration: 7 Keys to Elevating Student Achievement

By turnkeywp | May 7, 2024 |
A smiling student with a backpack stands in front of a chalkboard, alongside green background text that reads “Belief, Growth, & Collaboration: 7 Keys to Elevating Student Achievement.”

As educators, we hold the power to shape not just the minds, but also the futures of the young individuals we guide. Yet, our impact goes beyond mere dissemination of…

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Wellness: The Missing Piece in Black Men’s Affinity Groups

By turnkeywp | Apr 5, 2024 |
A graphic for an article titled “Wellness: The Missing Piece in Black Men's Affinity Groups” by Ayodele Harrison, featuring a man in a cap looking thoughtfully to the side.

Hey there, it’s Ayodele, and I’ve got something on my mind that I need to share. It’s been weighing heavily on me lately, especially after attending a few gatherings that…

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Black Men. Wellness. Black Affinity Groups @ Work

By Chidera Obinali | Aug 23, 2023 | Comments Off on Black Men. Wellness. Black Affinity Groups @ Work

Racial Affinity Groups at work… Can be an effective means through which people reaffirm and explore aspects of their racial identity, as well as provide each other guidance and support…

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