Category: Wisdom
-
When Charlie Kirk sparred with Cenk Uygur in front of a live audience in 2018, the clash went viral. Kirk called Uygur out in a way that electrified his supporters but immediately drew backlash from others, who argued that he had crossed into slur territory. Many in the crowd and online said they heard an…
-
Last week, I had the privilege of returning to Stockton, a city that has shaped my leadership journey and continues to shape the national conversation on equity and innovation. In the span of two days, I delivered a keynote to the broader community on Friday evening and then addressed the Stockton Branch of the NAACP…
-
Across the United States, from California to Michigan, lawmakers are debating budgets that could slash investments in public education. These debates are not confined to one state, they are national. Whether you live in a large urban center, a rural community, or a mid-sized town, chances are your local schools and universities are facing the…
-
Every generation inherits a unique set of circumstances, expectations, and challenges that shape its leadership. The Silent Generation rebuilt nations and institutions after war. Baby Boomers rode a wave of postwar prosperity, social upheaval, and cultural expansion. Millennials and Gen Z are reshaping work, technology, and justice in real time. But where does that leave…
-
During my six years as provost and dean, I discovered something that no executive leadership training or strategic plan ever prepared me for. People reveal their commitment and their resistance not only through their words but through their bodies. If you wanted to know who would push forward on an initiative and who would quietly…
Cloaking Inequity 