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As a Leader are You Empowering or Micromanaging? Your Words Reveal This: 🧤 vs. 🥊 Our choice of words holds more power than we often realize. 🥊…
As a Leader are You Empowering or Micromanaging? Your Words Reveal This: 🧤 vs. 🥊 Our choice of words holds more power than we often realize. 🥊…
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If I could repost this 5x at once I would! This is such a great explanation.
If I could repost this 5x at once I would! This is such a great explanation.
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Everything clicked for me when I realized: It has never been easier to win. 5 reminders that you can enter the top 1% with just a tiny bit of…
Everything clicked for me when I realized: It has never been easier to win. 5 reminders that you can enter the top 1% with just a tiny bit of…
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SavvyPro Freelance, LLC
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Owner
Because Community - Neighborhood Education Program
- Present 6 years 11 months
Social Services
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Publications
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10 Reasons You Should Hire an Entrepreneur
The Teal Perspective Blog
See publicationI’ve observed that employers can get a little turned off at the sight of a business owner in their applicant pool. When you aren’t a business owner, it’s hard to understand the reasoning behind it. But, looking past such a hidden gem can prove to be a potentially costly oversight.
There are a few variables to point out when you see an entrepreneur on the hunt for a job in the somewhat “traditional” sense:
1. It’s hard to tell if they are a small time side hustler (mad respect for my…I’ve observed that employers can get a little turned off at the sight of a business owner in their applicant pool. When you aren’t a business owner, it’s hard to understand the reasoning behind it. But, looking past such a hidden gem can prove to be a potentially costly oversight.
There are a few variables to point out when you see an entrepreneur on the hunt for a job in the somewhat “traditional” sense:
1. It’s hard to tell if they are a small time side hustler (mad respect for my side hustlers.)
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2. A moderately successful serialpreneur.
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3. Anything in-between.
This is why the person skipping over these candidates needs to think outside the box and look at the big picture with respect to the hiring process. -
Why This Consultant Believes Every Business Owner Needs a Client Intake Process
MIOCOA Strategies
See publicationWHY DO I NEED A CLIENT INTAKE PROCESS?
Having a process for how you screen and receive your clients is Productivity and Streamlining 101. Let’s face it: everyone is not YOUR client (and quite frankly, you might want to steer clear of certain clients). -
The Teal Perspective
Bret Townsend
See publicationBusiness & Lifestyle Blog - Bret's Way
Savvy tips on how to be a better whatever it is you want to be.
Grab a pen.
Projects
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Soft Skills & Brand Strategy Curriculum Designer and Facilitator
• Developed 5-Year Plan Coaching Program and Resource Matching System.
• Designed and implemented Soft Skills + Brand Strategy Curriculum.
• Maintained program development and assessments. Tracked learning effectiveness.
• Collaborated with stakeholders to evaluate individual and program development needs.
Curriculum Topics Developed for CLF:
•Getting Organized at All Levels
•Goal Setting & Getting Things Done
•5-Year Planning Labs
•Social Media & Social Currency…• Developed 5-Year Plan Coaching Program and Resource Matching System.
• Designed and implemented Soft Skills + Brand Strategy Curriculum.
• Maintained program development and assessments. Tracked learning effectiveness.
• Collaborated with stakeholders to evaluate individual and program development needs.
Curriculum Topics Developed for CLF:
•Getting Organized at All Levels
•Goal Setting & Getting Things Done
•5-Year Planning Labs
•Social Media & Social Currency 101
•Social Media for Public Figures
•Public Speaking, Presentations, & Executive Presence
•Website Foundations + SEO FundamentalsOther creators -
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Because Community: Neighborhood Education Program
See projectNeighborhood Training Program
Let's Continue the Conversation...
Strengthening the community through Education, Empathy and Empowerment.
From Chicago to Georgia, Because Community advocates for three causes.
1. Positive Community- Police Relations Strategies Education
o Continuing Law Enforcement conversations from a civilian perspective. Getting rid of the stigma behind the badge.
2. Community Safety and Survivability Strategies Education
3. Mentoring and…Neighborhood Training Program
Let's Continue the Conversation...
Strengthening the community through Education, Empathy and Empowerment.
From Chicago to Georgia, Because Community advocates for three causes.
1. Positive Community- Police Relations Strategies Education
o Continuing Law Enforcement conversations from a civilian perspective. Getting rid of the stigma behind the badge.
2. Community Safety and Survivability Strategies Education
3. Mentoring and Personal Development Education
Honors & Awards
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Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary
US Navy
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Navy Marine Corps Reservist Medal
US Navy
3 Years of service in the US Navy Reserves
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Global War on Terrorism
US Navy
Organizations
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Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce
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Dekalb Chamber of Commerce
Member
- PresentSince 1938, we have been focused on helping DeKalb businesses succeed We are the voice of business – your voice – helping to amplify the needs, challenges, and opportunities for our employers and entrepreneurs. Our mission is to support our business members and the economy of DeKalb County by providing education, advocacy, and connection. Our vision is to be the champion for every business, small and large, in DeKalb County. We are a 501(c)(6) non-profit organization funded through…
Since 1938, we have been focused on helping DeKalb businesses succeed We are the voice of business – your voice – helping to amplify the needs, challenges, and opportunities for our employers and entrepreneurs. Our mission is to support our business members and the economy of DeKalb County by providing education, advocacy, and connection. Our vision is to be the champion for every business, small and large, in DeKalb County. We are a 501(c)(6) non-profit organization funded through membership dues, private investments, sponsorships, and event ticket and publication sales.
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ForbesBLK
Member
- PresentThe mission of ForbesBLK (bee-el-kay) is to champion a global community of Black entrepreneurs, professionals, leaders and creators that are driving systematic change in business, culture and society. Our community of exceptional leaders of color are breaking down barriers, creating more equitable economies, and driving a new culture of connection, collaboration and change. In order to support our community, ForbesBLK shares inspiring content and curates in-person and digitally based networking…
The mission of ForbesBLK (bee-el-kay) is to champion a global community of Black entrepreneurs, professionals, leaders and creators that are driving systematic change in business, culture and society. Our community of exceptional leaders of color are breaking down barriers, creating more equitable economies, and driving a new culture of connection, collaboration and change. In order to support our community, ForbesBLK shares inspiring content and curates in-person and digitally based networking opportunities to foster professional development, entrepreneurship, and cultural change.
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Black Speakers Network
Public Speaker - Member
- PresentINCREASE YOUR VISIBILITY Learning how to become a successful speaker is the first step towards getting paid to speak. Founded by Brian J. Olds in 2016, Black Speakers Network is a global, membership-based speaker development community. Through speaker training, presentation development, and a host of extraordinary online and in-person networking opportunities, we teach you how to shape your story, find your audience, get paid speaking gigs, and monetize your message. Helping you easily reach…
INCREASE YOUR VISIBILITY Learning how to become a successful speaker is the first step towards getting paid to speak. Founded by Brian J. Olds in 2016, Black Speakers Network is a global, membership-based speaker development community. Through speaker training, presentation development, and a host of extraordinary online and in-person networking opportunities, we teach you how to shape your story, find your audience, get paid speaking gigs, and monetize your message. Helping you easily reach the people you are called to serve, faster! With an active network of more than 10,000 Speakers, we’re equipping, connecting, and inspiring the next generation of professional Black speakers like you. It’s time to increase your impact by igniting the audience that you are called to serve.
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