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Reflections on stillness, self-care, and the quiet work of stepping into what comes next. The house was quiet in a way it had not been in eighteen years. I had just watched Brandon walk into his own next chapter, dorm room set up, goodbyes said, the version of motherhood that had shaped my calendar and my identity for nearly two decades suddenly shifting into something new. He was fine. He was more than fine, he was exactly where he was supposed to be. And in the quiet that f

Reflections on new beginnings, the fear that hides behind them, and the work of building what comes next. I sat in Brandon's opening assembly a few weeks ago, watching a room full of eighteen year old men be told, in no uncertain terms, that Morehouse did not admit them to watch them play it safe. And somewhere between the welcome remarks and the alma mater, I found myself back in a much earlier chair of my own. The one across from a mentor, years ago, on the day I finally sa

There is a moment in coaching that I have learned to wait for. An executive sits across from me, composed and credentialed, telling me about the colleague who undermined them or the promotion that went to someone else. The words are measured but the anger underneath them is not. And then, if the space is safe enough and I stay quiet long enough, something shifts. The jaw softens. The voice drops. And what comes out next is never anger. It is grief. Novelist Liza Palmer wrote

There is a particular kind of quiet that settles over a house when you start counting down the days. I have been living in that quiet lately. My son Brandon leaves for Morehouse soon, and every ordinary moment has started to feel like a goodbye I am not ready to say. This past weekend, we closed one of the last chapters of his childhood. Brandon participated in Jack and Jill graduation gala, the final celebration of the road that brought him here. I sat there watching him amo

The past four years have brought systemic racism issues to the forefront of public awareness. No matter which side of the discussion you sit, we are all aware of the unequal response to BLM, social justice and pro-Trump demonstrators. All balanced against the growing boldness of white supremacist groups. It is impossible to separate what we feel about what’s happening in this country, and the attitudes and beliefs that we bring to work. During this time, we need to practi

In any aspect of life we get into routines, schedules and comfort zones. For us to grow and become our “best self” we need to embrace change and more importantly, embrace trying something new. If you shy away from challenges and remain in your comfort zone, it’s time to burst out. It’s time to challenge yourself and achieve the growth you desire. Outside of the comfort zone is where the magic happens and sustainable growth occurs. Seeing Your Potential Realized In your comfor

The true test of leadership is whether people will follow you just because they are curious. Leadership happens from any chair, as a CEO, mother or friend. No title, no means to reward or to punish your followers. In challenging times, it may seem that iron-fisted leadership would be effective, but only empathetic leaders can tap into the collective wisdom of teams and organizations to help them weather the storm and come out stronger on the other side. In this article we wil

For professionals everywhere, leadership is a difficult task. It takes courage, vulnerability, self-awareness, empathy and confidence. This article will cover the intricate levels of confidence and explore why instilling confidence is vital for leadership, along with offering advice on how to channel inner confidence. At Noble Leadership Institute we focus on the importance of building caring, capable leaders with confidence that excels beyond expectations. With the right min