What Organizational Leadership Should Focus on in 2025

As we charge into 2025, one thing is clear: it's time for leaders to shift their perspectives. Gallup's recent studies show that respect in the workplace is at an all-time low, and employee engagement has hit a 10-year low. These aren't just numbers; they represent a...
Pedro Flores (1896-1963)

Pedro Flores (1896-1963)

The humble yo-yo has existed in some form since the days of Ancient Greece and has appeared independently in cultures across the world. For millennia it was simply a wheel attached to a length of string so that it could be twirled or thrown and then caught again....

Madam C.J. Walker (1867-1919)

Madam C.J. Walker (1867-1919)

Back in the early 20th century, long before the “black is beautiful” movement of the 1960s, cosmetics marketers knew that the beauty of black women was unique, as were their beauty needs. Some of the first fortunes made by African-American businesspeople were made in...

Supercharge into Spring!

Supercharge into Spring!

Spring is here! An exciting time of year, even as the daffodils struggle to peek through the freshly fallen snow. Despite the ever-changing weather, two things I know for sure: It’s the season for rejuvenation and the ORV-WBC Catch the Wave...