Tuesday, February 5, 2013

HC Archives: Celebrating Black History --Harlem Hellfighters

Note: This Post Originally Published February 3, 2010

Welcome to another Worldwide Wednesday! I'm really excited to see what goodies I can bring you for Black History Month. My intention is to highlight the accomplishments of people of African decent from around the world each Wednesday. Hopefully, I'll come across amazing people I never knew existed.


This week, I learned about the 369th Regimen known as the "Harlem Hellfighters." They were actually the first "colored" regimen to enter combat oversees. The Hellfighters broke ground in France, during the first World War, proving our soldiers are suited for great duty. Learning about these courageous men warmed my heart, and reminded me of the stories my grandfathers shared about World War II. I hope you take time to learn about other great people this month, for now Google the Harlem Hellfighters.








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Tuesday, January 22, 2013

She Faked It: Beyonce’s bad Performance Review on Star Spangled Banner


Who cares if Beyonce lip-synced the Star Spangled Banner. She sang the hell out of it recorded or live. People need to get a life and find something else to talk about. They won't.

Please take notes. You will NOT get raw, uncut business advice like this anywhere else. 

Scandal episode: "Beyonce Star Spangled Banner" reminds me of haters I’ve dealt with throughout my career. One hater-supervisor never gave me a compliment without adding a “BUT” at the end.

"When you get a chance, stop by my office." Her casualness gave her away.


“Your work on _______________ was pretty good, BUT I noticed you didn’t __________.”
“Several people told me what a great job you did on _________, BUT I think you should improve your _________.”

I value constructive criticism, BUT I know a hater when I work for (or with) one. In the corporate world, a hater is called a detractor. They’re game for any opportunity to knock you down a notch or two. Detractors wonder, “Who you think you are?” You can’t win with a detractor. You have something they want. Don't believe, me ask Ray Lewis about haters.

How do you know if you’re dealing with a detractor or being overly sensitive?


Head Up: 

  • If a person CONSISTENTLY goes out of his way to nit pick your performance, no matter how wonderful everyone else says you are, you’re dealing with a hater.
  • When you have a great idea, and a particular person ALWAYS shoots it down. You’re detractor strikes again.
  • If your co-worker downplays your significance on major projects, and you did MOST of the work, she’s a hater!

Must Read: Who Cares What Other People Think, Do You Honey?


End Result: Beyonce’s headed to the bank, cashing Pepsi checks, while her detractors bemoan her performance at the inauguration. She’s talented, beautiful, and paid. It kills people. I don’t know if she’s bothered by the negativity, she human it might get to her. BUT, Beyonce won’t let the haters stop her, and you shouldn’t either. Maybe you let them win a time or two, but keep it moving, and keep cashing those checks.

BTW, the office is full of people you must watch closely! 9-5 is a land mine honey. 

Am I right or wrong, please leave a comment and let me know.

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