Youth Are Asking the Wrong Question about Confidence
Youth all over often ask me, “how do I build confidence … to audition for a team, stand up for myself, travel... Read More
10 Places and Ways To Go This Summer
Summer is almost here, and several media sources are compiling their lists of top places to visit. I thought it would be... Read More
3 Competencies Youth Need To Act Courageously
Competence is usually related to tasks like dribbling a ball, coding a website or Milly Rockin’ in the shower – not acting... Read More
How Strong Is Your Hook?
About seven family members rushed into my cousin’s dorm room after her graduation ceremony to clear it out for a final university... Read More
20 Lessons From Travels In South America
Traveling abroad has taught me important lessons about courage, the super-virtue I champion in the development of youth and young adults. My... Read More
The ART of Being Uncomfortable
When I speak about courage, I notice audiences’ increased interest in my thoughts about discomfort. I’ll assume that interest piques because the... Read More
6 Reasons Why Youth Need Courage
Courage is a quality often discussed in connection to executives of organizations, soldiers on the battlefield or entrepreneurs of new ventures. But,... Read More
Courage Over Everything Manifesto
Maya Angelou famously said that “courage is the most important of all the virtues. Without courage, you can’t practice any other virtue... Read More
7 Powerful Quotes on Courage from Powerful Black Women
Sometimes, a powerful quote is a perfect antidote to feeling sad, stuck or shaded. These quotes on courage from amazing black women... Read More
Being Courageous Does Not Equal Being Fearless
Is being courageous the same as being fearless? It’s a question I’m asked often, most recently by a 16-year-old attendee at the... Read More