Do you allow yourself to be vulnerable and transparent?
Do you allow yourself to be vulnerable and transparent?
I do. I've now spoken to hundreds of audiences. Several thousand individuals. But last week I had my biggest audience to date. About 2000 students, and if you ever…
Mayor Julian McTizic: S.O. What! Success Story
How often do you meet people who impress you? Not just with their accomplishments but equally with their humility and kindness. A few years ago I met the Mayor (Julian McTizic) of my original hometown, Bolivar, TN, at a restaurant.
Soon…
How Winning a National Speakers Strength Award Inspires Strength in Others
When I came home from school on my first day of kindergarten, my mom quizzed me about my teacher's name. I excitedly repsonded, "Mrs. Muscles!".
Her name was actually Mrs. Armstrong, but that memory always makes me smile even through pain…
5 Lessons from Appearing on CNN HLN
After publishing my first book, I was shocked when I checked my Facebook inbox and had a message from CNN's HLN.
It was 11:00am, and they wanted me to do an interview at 4:00pm...via Skype.
I called the contact in my inbox and excitedly agreed…
When Silence Doesn’t Make Sense
When I was asked to issue an official statement on the racial injustices many African Americans are currently facing and have for too long, I was ready. I didn't know what I would say and could barely verbalize how hurt. And even afraid I felt,…
10 Ways the Coronavirus is Forcing 2020 Vision
Unless you've been hiding under a rock, you're aware of the COVID-19 crisis that has disrupted our entire world in a matter of months.
Rounding out 2019, I don't think anyone (with the exception of a few people) had any idea this was coming.…
My Journey to the Motherland- Accra, Ghana Day 8
Justin, who is half Ghanaian, has done a beautiful job of incorporating his culture into his speaking business.
On the 8th day in Ghana, he worked with a local film crew to record footage for a documentary he is creating about the making of…
Your Happiness Your Choice
I've been working on a new keynote, and I'm so excited about the impact I believe it will have on helping others to be more resilient.
And even happier with life.
It comes down to two choices-
Accept it (SO What!) or Change it (So NOW…