Sunday, March 22, 2020
What to Say in a Crisis
An excerpt from Housingwire -
[PULSE] The 7 words leaders must say in a crisis
Plus, 3 critical mistakes leaders must avoid
By Rick Grant
What a leader says during this time has the potential to reduce uncertainty and alleviate fear, leaving teams better equipped to respond to the primary difficulty. But it requires the leader to say the right thing. There is risk in saying the wrong thing, of course, but it’s tiny in comparison to the risk involved in saying nothing at all.
The seven best words any leader can say in a time of crisis are:
“Here’s what we are going to do.”
That’s what people want to hear. No one wants to feel helpless. They want clarity, direction and a plan. In a crisis, they’ll follow anyone who offers it to them.
https://www.housingwire.com/articles/pulse-the-7-words-leaders-must-say-in-a-crisis/
[PULSE] The 7 words leaders must say in a crisis
Plus, 3 critical mistakes leaders must avoid
By Rick Grant
What a leader says during this time has the potential to reduce uncertainty and alleviate fear, leaving teams better equipped to respond to the primary difficulty. But it requires the leader to say the right thing. There is risk in saying the wrong thing, of course, but it’s tiny in comparison to the risk involved in saying nothing at all.
The seven best words any leader can say in a time of crisis are:
“Here’s what we are going to do.”
That’s what people want to hear. No one wants to feel helpless. They want clarity, direction and a plan. In a crisis, they’ll follow anyone who offers it to them.
https://www.housingwire.com/articles/pulse-the-7-words-leaders-must-say-in-a-crisis/
His Toxic Legacy
An excerpt from Rolling Stone -
Trump’s Coronavirus Response Will Be His Toxic Legacy
There is no moment Trump can ever rise to, he only sinks to his most base nature
By SEAN WOODS
His handling of this pandemic is how history will remember Donald Trump. Fifty years from now historians will not spend much time on Russiagate, Robert Mueller or Dirty Dossiers and alleged pee tapes, nor will massive tax cuts for the rich or the endless petty insults and the litany of lies make much of a mark. In a time of national crisis, the president is failing the most basic tests of leadership. He spends his time in front of the camera attacking the media, spreading disinformation and sowing racism. His response should come as no surprise. These have been the signature moves of his presidency and in normal times, these actions were bad enough, in a pandemic they are destabilizing and destructive.
Who could doubt that Bill Clinton, Ronald Reagan, Barack Obama or George Bush I and II would have struck somber and fatherly tones in the crisis? They would have attempted to soothe a country in distress and ease the minds of the people — to be sure, much of this would have been bromides. But it turns out, that’s a big part of the job. Trump has from day one completely abdicated the moral authority of the office, perhaps knowing intuitively that his moral compass was so hopelessly bent that it was pointless to try. It would be hard to underestimate the unexpected and deleterious effects this has had on the presidency. As we all isolate and seek shelter, to not have someone who is of good character at the helm only adds to the extreme anxiety, anger and coming heartbreak.
https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/political-commentary/trump-coronavirus-response-will-be-his-toxic-legacy-970990/
Trump’s Coronavirus Response Will Be His Toxic Legacy
There is no moment Trump can ever rise to, he only sinks to his most base nature
By SEAN WOODS
His handling of this pandemic is how history will remember Donald Trump. Fifty years from now historians will not spend much time on Russiagate, Robert Mueller or Dirty Dossiers and alleged pee tapes, nor will massive tax cuts for the rich or the endless petty insults and the litany of lies make much of a mark. In a time of national crisis, the president is failing the most basic tests of leadership. He spends his time in front of the camera attacking the media, spreading disinformation and sowing racism. His response should come as no surprise. These have been the signature moves of his presidency and in normal times, these actions were bad enough, in a pandemic they are destabilizing and destructive.
Who could doubt that Bill Clinton, Ronald Reagan, Barack Obama or George Bush I and II would have struck somber and fatherly tones in the crisis? They would have attempted to soothe a country in distress and ease the minds of the people — to be sure, much of this would have been bromides. But it turns out, that’s a big part of the job. Trump has from day one completely abdicated the moral authority of the office, perhaps knowing intuitively that his moral compass was so hopelessly bent that it was pointless to try. It would be hard to underestimate the unexpected and deleterious effects this has had on the presidency. As we all isolate and seek shelter, to not have someone who is of good character at the helm only adds to the extreme anxiety, anger and coming heartbreak.
https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/political-commentary/trump-coronavirus-response-will-be-his-toxic-legacy-970990/
What Leadership looks Like
A message to Marriott International associates from President and CEO Arne Sorenson. pic.twitter.com/OwsF14TZgb— Marriott International (@MarriottIntl) March 19, 2020
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Saturday, March 7, 2020
Snacks!
For senior night, Jackson State's student manager, Thomas "Snacks" Lee, suited up for the Tigers and entered the game with two minutes to play.— The Undefeated (@TheUndefeated) March 3, 2020
Then this happened 😮
"SNACKS!"
(via @AllHailDorian) pic.twitter.com/BEPGNypMMG
Friday, March 6, 2020
Monday, March 2, 2020
A Black Walk
From Upworthy -
Man's eye-opening story about taking 'a black walk' in a white neighborhood goes viral
By Annie Reneau
David Summers shared a story on Facebook that reflects the experience of many black Americans—one that can help us non-black folks see through a lens we simply do not and cannot have. Perhaps that's why it's been shared more than 20,000 times. From the fear that any object he carries might be mistaken as a gun to figuring out how to smile at a stranger just right so he won't be considered a threat, the "black thoughts" Summers describes during his walk through a beautiful, white neighborhood—presumably a neighborhood most of us would consider "safe"—are heartbreaking.
He wrote:
"I took a black walk this morning. I took a black walk through a white neighborhood. When I take black walks, I think black thoughts. I am conscious of where I've placed my gun, my gun, and my gun. I mean, my phone, my wallet, and my keys. Because Peace Officers have a hard time telling the difference. I rehearse what I'll say if a concerned resident, or a law enforcement employee has questions about why my black body is walking through their white space. And I remind myself to make sure the law enforcement employee has his body camera recording. Sometimes it helps if there is video evidence to accompany the hashtag.
There is no way to be stealthy when you take a black walk. White neighborhoods are blanketed by a sophisticated security system comprised of nosy neighbors, Ring doorbell cameras, and white women walking their dogs. So, I've learned to notice the white world through my periphery. To be aware of the dangers without acknowledging them. There is an art to making white people feel safe. To say 'Good Morning' and flash a smile that shows confidence and deference at the same time. To being polite because your life depends on it.
I felt the squad car behind me before I saw it.
Read the rest of it at the link below.
https://www.upworthy.com/mans-eye-opening-story-about-taking-a-black-walk-in-a-white-neighborhood-goes-viral
Man's eye-opening story about taking 'a black walk' in a white neighborhood goes viral
By Annie Reneau
David Summers shared a story on Facebook that reflects the experience of many black Americans—one that can help us non-black folks see through a lens we simply do not and cannot have. Perhaps that's why it's been shared more than 20,000 times. From the fear that any object he carries might be mistaken as a gun to figuring out how to smile at a stranger just right so he won't be considered a threat, the "black thoughts" Summers describes during his walk through a beautiful, white neighborhood—presumably a neighborhood most of us would consider "safe"—are heartbreaking.
He wrote:
"I took a black walk this morning. I took a black walk through a white neighborhood. When I take black walks, I think black thoughts. I am conscious of where I've placed my gun, my gun, and my gun. I mean, my phone, my wallet, and my keys. Because Peace Officers have a hard time telling the difference. I rehearse what I'll say if a concerned resident, or a law enforcement employee has questions about why my black body is walking through their white space. And I remind myself to make sure the law enforcement employee has his body camera recording. Sometimes it helps if there is video evidence to accompany the hashtag.
There is no way to be stealthy when you take a black walk. White neighborhoods are blanketed by a sophisticated security system comprised of nosy neighbors, Ring doorbell cameras, and white women walking their dogs. So, I've learned to notice the white world through my periphery. To be aware of the dangers without acknowledging them. There is an art to making white people feel safe. To say 'Good Morning' and flash a smile that shows confidence and deference at the same time. To being polite because your life depends on it.
I felt the squad car behind me before I saw it.
Read the rest of it at the link below.
https://www.upworthy.com/mans-eye-opening-story-about-taking-a-black-walk-in-a-white-neighborhood-goes-viral
Saturday, February 29, 2020
Momma Deals With Baby Throwing a Tantrum
From the Daily Mail -
He’s throwing an oranguTANTRUM!
Stroppy baby ape is dragged around his safari park home by his nonplussed mother
By BRYONY JEWELL FOR MAILONLINE
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8049601/Stroppy-baby-orangutan-dragged-safari-park-home-nonplussed-mother.html
Black Girl Magic
A homecoming performance that would make @Beyonce proud! @DennisNia made us lose our breath with her 9.975 on floor exercise last weekend in Pauley.— UCLA Gymnastics (@uclagymnastics) February 28, 2020
Who else is crazy in love with her routine? 😍 pic.twitter.com/XE4VvTrZOK
Friday, February 28, 2020
Erika H. James has been named the next dean of the Wharton School, effective July 1, Penn President Amy Gutmann and Provost Wendell Pritchett announced today.— Wharton School (@Wharton) February 26, 2020
James has been the dean of the Goizueta Business School at Emory University since 2014. https://t.co/Cp8LEoQfwz
Thursday, February 27, 2020
Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Reimagined Spaces
From Bored Panda and the New Republic -
A 100-Year-Old Church In Spain Converted Into A Skate Park
https://va.news-republic.com/a/6796920990883381766?app_id=1239&c=sys&gid=6796920990883381766&impr_id=6797189406526720262&language=en®ion=us&user_id=6717278245165171717
A 100-Year-Old Church In Spain Converted Into A Skate Park
https://va.news-republic.com/a/6796920990883381766?app_id=1239&c=sys&gid=6796920990883381766&impr_id=6797189406526720262&language=en®ion=us&user_id=6717278245165171717
Wacky Furniture
From Bored Panda and the New Republic -
This Man Creates Intricate Dressers That Belong In Fairytales
https://va.news-republic.com/a/6797034622216569349?app_id=1239&c=sys&gid=6797034622216569349&impr_id=6797188923661404422&language=en®ion=us&user_id=6717278245165171717
This Man Creates Intricate Dressers That Belong In Fairytales
https://va.news-republic.com/a/6797034622216569349?app_id=1239&c=sys&gid=6797034622216569349&impr_id=6797188923661404422&language=en®ion=us&user_id=6717278245165171717
Monday, February 24, 2020
I bet u will watch it again and again after watching the last frame! pic.twitter.com/53jCcUA8pH— Prabhasini (@cinnabar_dust) February 16, 2020
Bonding at Work
Such a leader like @DipaliGoenka ji is an inspiration of new office atmosphere n fantabulous culture for office staff !! It's a motivational videos from a leader @anandmahindra @DipaliGoenka @hvgoenka pic.twitter.com/T7Heq4nA77— Hitesh Vyas (@HiteshV89349436) February 18, 2020
Saturday, February 22, 2020
Black-Owned Restaurants That Defied the Odds
From the Huffington Post -
4 Black-Owned Restaurants That Serve Food With A Side Of History
How Patillo's Bar-B-Q, The Four Way Restaurant, Sylvia's and Ben's Chili Bowl have found ways to thrive.
By Shontel Horne
History remembers 1912 as the year that saw the sinking of the RMS Titanic, the election of Woodrow Wilson as the 28th U.S. president and the establishment of Arizona’s statehood.
But for a small town in southeast Texas, 1912 was the year an entrepreneur named Jack Patillo Sr. opened Patillo’s Bar-B-Q, a Beaumont, Texas, institution that is both the state’s oldest family barbecue business and oldest Black-owned restaurant.
Patillo’s is in an elite club of independently owned American restaurants that have reached their centennial, a feat considering various reports and studies have found that restaurants have, at best, a five-year lifespan. But for establishments that have remained owned and operated by Black restaurateurs, the rare accomplishment is a testament to resilience, particularly during tumultuous and violent moments in American history.
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/black-owned-restaurants_l_5e1df927c5b6640ec3dc48dc
4 Black-Owned Restaurants That Serve Food With A Side Of History
How Patillo's Bar-B-Q, The Four Way Restaurant, Sylvia's and Ben's Chili Bowl have found ways to thrive.
By Shontel Horne
History remembers 1912 as the year that saw the sinking of the RMS Titanic, the election of Woodrow Wilson as the 28th U.S. president and the establishment of Arizona’s statehood.
But for a small town in southeast Texas, 1912 was the year an entrepreneur named Jack Patillo Sr. opened Patillo’s Bar-B-Q, a Beaumont, Texas, institution that is both the state’s oldest family barbecue business and oldest Black-owned restaurant.
Patillo’s is in an elite club of independently owned American restaurants that have reached their centennial, a feat considering various reports and studies have found that restaurants have, at best, a five-year lifespan. But for establishments that have remained owned and operated by Black restaurateurs, the rare accomplishment is a testament to resilience, particularly during tumultuous and violent moments in American history.
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/black-owned-restaurants_l_5e1df927c5b6640ec3dc48dc
Black Polo Players
From The Undefeated -
https://theundefeated.com/videos/why-i-play-being-black-in-polo/
https://theundefeated.com/videos/why-i-play-being-black-in-polo/
Friday, February 21, 2020
Thursday, February 20, 2020
Young Black Ballerinas
From People -
Young Ballerinas Celebrate Black History Month with Fierce, Misty Copeland-Inspired Photo Shoot
The young girls dance together at iRule Dance Studio in Beaumont, Texas
By Joelle Goldstein
https://people.com/human-interest/young-ballerinas-pose-photoshoot-black-history-month-misty-copeland/
Young Ballerinas Celebrate Black History Month with Fierce, Misty Copeland-Inspired Photo Shoot
The young girls dance together at iRule Dance Studio in Beaumont, Texas
By Joelle Goldstein
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| Group of ballerinas BRANDIE PERRY/BEE PHOTOGRAPHY |
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