Archive for 'Publisher’s Corner'

Book Release: No, You Can’t Pick My Brain, It Costs Too Much

Book Release: No, You Can’t Pick My Brain, It Costs Too Much

I woke up on January 3rd to a flood of email, tweets and messages from people congratulating me on my Forbes article. Of course, I had no idea what they were talking about. So I went [...]

Black in America- My Take, My Challenge, My Pledge- Part I

Black in America- My Take, My Challenge, My Pledge- Part I

This installment of Black In America definitely opened up the dialog. It gave us, the viewer a chance to experience through the eyes of the (Black) participants what it takes to get prepared to enter Silicon [...]

Some Things They Just Don’t Teach You in Business School

Contrary to popular belief, you can have a heart and still run a business. At different points in my entrepreneurial endeavors, I’ve had to make some decisions that made me sick to my stomach. From dealing [...]

5 Things to Keep in Mind When Applying at a Start Up

5 Things to Keep in Mind When Applying at a Start Up

Back in the old days (HAH! that sounds hilarious) the goal was to get a cushy job with some big successful company and make a name for yourself while climbing that corporate ladder. You put in [...]

No More Excuses- Instead of Occupying, Create Your Own Opportunities

No More Excuses- Instead of Occupying, Create Your Own Opportunities

OK, I’m about to piss some folks off. But that’s OK, the truth usually stings at first. I know more than you could imagine how hard the last few years have been. This country goes through [...]

Leave Your Pride at the Door

Leave Your Pride at the Door

That’s what my Father used to say to me as a little kid. As an adult, I often find myself still being a victim of pride. This past Sunday, my pastor spoke about pride being one [...]

Getting to Know Us

Getting to Know Us

Get to know the bloggers who keep Empower Me! Magazine buzzing with inspiration, motivation and education to help you live your best professional and entrepreneurial life. [...]

Prepare the Next Generation, Please

Prepare the Next Generation, Please

Watching President Obama’s speech to the students at University of Denver this afternoon, I couldn’t help but feel there were some things missing. I understand the purpose of his appearance and the topic at hand. He [...]

Formula for Growth

Formula for Growth

Starting a business is the easy part. Running and growing it is where the real work takes place. Long after the euphoria of opening your doors to the public wears off, entrepreneurs get hit with a [...]

You Want to Work? Go Get- or Make- a Job!

You Want to Work? Go Get- or Make- a Job!

Readers and viewers were stunned when GOP candidate Herman Cain announced (with attitude I might add) “Don’t blame Wall Street, don’t blame the big banks, if you don’t have a job and you’re not rich, blame [...]

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