Minor workplace disagreements left unchecked have the potential to quickly become completely unmanageable. Workplace conflicts are an inevitable part of working with people. As such, leaders need to...
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Management transitions can be tricky, so it's important to have a plan in place when a senior staff member makes their exit. There comes a time in every company when a leader is ready to move on....
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Acknowledge your part or your failures in the crisis if there are any. Leaders who own up to their failures are respected and forgiven for them in most cases. In this interview series, we are...
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Minor workplace disagreements left unchecked have the potential to quickly become completely unmanageable. Workplace conflicts are an inevitable part of working with people. As such, leaders need to...
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Management transitions can be tricky, so it's important to have a plan in place when a senior staff member makes their exit. There comes a time in every company when a leader is ready to move on....
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Acknowledge your part or your failures in the crisis if there are any. Leaders who own up to their failures are respected and forgiven for them in most cases. In this interview series, we are...
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Having served as Executive Director of a nonprofit that provides mentoring services to minority boys, and having been a mentor to three African American boys, I believe mentoring is needed in the...
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With 26 years in the military under his belt, Matt Drayton has learned a thing or two about leadership. He started out as a logistician in the Army, moved into operations, and was deployed to Iraq...
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Black Churches have been under attack for hundreds of years, dating back to slavery. Be it bombings during the civil rights movement, or Black Churches being set on fire, the Black Church has been...
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When you're feeling stressed, taking a step back to reassess the situation can provide clarity for your next step forward. From the demand that all tasks be handled in a timely manner to the...
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Being prepared and conducting proper planning shows that you value people's time. Being responsible for organizing a business meeting can be overwhelming for even the most experienced leaders. We...
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During the past few months, there have been numerous incidents— some tragic—where police officers were accused of brutality and abuse of power against African Americans, including Ferguson, South...
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Positive, collaborative relationships between colleagues can greatly enhance your company culture. Here's how to encourage this type of dynamic. For most people, work takes up the majority of...
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My experiences as the only black in the office have been mostly positive because of my attitude, and my desire to succeed. Most people only care about productivity, and the bottom...
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Matt Drayton discusses what he believe is the blueprint for success in Black community Listen to...
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Career challenges can come from many places – some expected and others surprising. Sergeant Major Matthew R. Drayton is no exception. He faced more than a few obstacles during his 20+ years in the...
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Alain Guillot interviews Sergeant Major Matthew R. Drayton who grew up in an underprivileged neighborhood in Georgia. Now retired from the service, Matt joined to leave his environment and become...
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Adam Mendler interviews Sergeant Major Matthew R. Drayton, author of Leading While Black: Leadership Strategies and Lessons for Today’s Black Professional. I recently went one on one with Sergeant...
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For many young people growing up in an inner city, great achievements can seem out of reach, but Matt Drayton, a motivational speaker and author, believes the right building blocks of success can...
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