Category: Black Heritage

Be deliberate in how you solve problems. Any issue can be resolved with careful thought and the right process.

To motivate others, I create an environment of openness, trust, confidence, and cooperation. This allows the whole team to talk openly about any topic.

I believe in teamwork, and I value the input and ideas of others. Showing appreciation for a job well done can never be undervalued.

There undoubtedly is a way to achieve your objective. If you do not achieve your objective with your first effort, stick with it and find another way. It will happen if you persist.

No matter how small the role or task you are assigned, attempt to understand or master the entire concern. Even if you are not actively engaged in a particular matter, ask as many questions as you can about why and how the project came about and how it is resolved.

My mother inspires me. She taught me that with God all things are possible. She put a math book in one of my hands and a Bible in the other, and made me believe I could do anything.

For me the whole is naturally greater than the sum of the individual parts. I believe in the African proverb, “It takes a village to raise a child.” That is an organizational strategy.

I have learned to appreciate the strength of effective teamwork. I can accomplish so much more when I am working with a team. I enjoy teamwork—at work, in my community, and with my family.

I have learned two critical lessons: First, in the context of a rapidly changing business environment, it is important to develop new skills constantly. Second, do not underestimate the value of creating and maintaining relationships.

It’s important to acknowledge that each individual makes a valuable contribution to the larger team and that cross-functional teamwork is key to an organization’s success.