American History Made By Black People

American History Made By Black People

Harriet Tubman as a Master Strategist in Conflict, Leadership, and Liberation   Every February, we are told to celebrate Black History Month. And while I understand the intention, the name itself has never sat quite right with me. So I call this month American...
When Resistance Isn’t the Problem

When Resistance Isn’t the Problem

Time to Find Out What’s Really Going On   One of the most common complaints I hear is that people just don’t want to open up to new ideas and new ways of doing things. Leaders often label it as stubbornness, negativity, or a lack of buy-in. Teams/people get...
It’s the High Conflict Season

It’s the High Conflict Season

The 12 Days of Conflict 2025 Lawd, y’all, do we need this now! It’s that time of year! We are all dealing with so many mixed emotions right now, and conflicts and conversations are heating up. This is why I take this time to share some really useful tools and...
The Conflict of Accountability and Healing

The Conflict of Accountability and Healing

You’ve got to be ready to own something.   There is a common thread that I have seen in conflict, and that is the pushing past of the necessary steps for healing. I have seen many people who, upon discovering that they were in the wrong, move quickly toward...
So Much to Fight About, So Little Time

So Much to Fight About, So Little Time

You know, with the times we are living in now, I have to bring this one back. Things might just get a little bit outta hand if I don’t. If you’ve read it before and tried some of my tips, have things gotten better? If this is your first time, try it and...
How To Have Healing Conversations

How To Have Healing Conversations

Are We Still Arguing About This??   Too many of us are withdrawing from the conversation. We are tired, discouraged, disgusted, scared, angry, and alarmed by the state of some of our relationships. But now is the time to start healing conversations. We must not...