Key Takeaways 72% of executive recruiters use LinkedIn to vet candidates for jobs and board positions. Self-promotion and a search-optimized profile are essential tools to make you stand out on LinkedIn. Board ready LinkedIn profiles highlight skills and experiences...
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The Corporate Counsel Men of Color (CCMC) Transformational Leadership Assessment Checklist
All transformational leaders possess similar qualities. They are empathetic, visionary, passionate and inspirational. Transformational leaders impact an organization by increasing their employees’ job performance, morale and motivation. Becoming a transformational...
2021 Is Almost Over – Here’s How to Finish the Year Strong
As we head into the 4th quarter of 2021, take a moment to think about your year so far. Are you on track to accomplish your goals or have you fallen behind in certain areas? With only three months left in the year, it can be easy to coast into the new year. If you put...
The 5 Best Wealth-Building and Investing Podcasts for Women
We are living in uncertain times. Now more than ever, it is important for us to take control of our finances. This means that we must maximize our earnings and build a solid financial foundation that will support us for years to come. Learning about money and...
5 Mini-MBA Programs to Build Your Business Knowledge and Enhance Your Legal Practice
At this year’s career strategies conference, we had the pleasure of speaking with Fermeen Fazal during the ‘Make Sure You Are in the Room Where It Happens’ session. Currently, Fermeen is the General Counsel with PMC Capital Partners LLC. She had plenty of key tips and...
A Profile in Transformational Leadership: Dr. Freeman Hrabowski III
Transformational leaders are unique visionaries. They inspire others, find innovative solutions and build strong teams. While there are various leaders within any organization, few people are transformational leaders. Dr. Freeman Hrabowski III, President of the...
You’ve Attended the 17th Annual CCWC Career Strategies Conference – Now What?
The 17th Annual CCWC Career Strategies Conference is officially in the history books. At this dynamic event, we learned new career strategies, connected with colleagues and enjoyed fun events in the Los Angeles area. Now that the conference is over, you may be...
5 Tools to Help You Plan for the Retirement That You Deserve
October is National Retirement Security Month. Are you doing everything in your power to maximize savings for your golden years? If not, it is not too early (or too late) to increase your savings. Planning for the lifestyle you want after retirement requires...
Come Out of Hiding: Three Strategies to Stay Visible While Working Remotely
Remote work opportunities offer several perks for employees. For starters, you can save time and money because you don’t have to commute or buy expensive lunches. And you can customize your work environment and wear comfortable clothing. While there are dozens of...
Knowledge Is Power: The 5 Best Podcasts for Business Owners and Side Hustlers
Growing a business or side hustle is a journey. Along the way, you’ll need help from people who have more business experience and wisdom than you. Listening to podcasts can give you new ideas and perspectives. Here are the 5 best podcasts for business owners and side...
5 Women of Color Venture Capital Investors Who Are Paving the Way in 2021
Are you attending the CCWC 17th Annual Career Strategies Conference in Los Angeles? Be sure to join us for Wealth Creation, Power Influence: Becoming an Angel Investor Session on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 from 3:30 pm until 4:30 pm. “I was desperate to understand...
Weathering the Storm: Three Ways Board Members Can Guide Company Leaders Through a Crisis
“In crisis management, be quick with the facts, slow with the blame.”- Leonard Saffir Every organization is just one misstep (or unexpected event) away from experiencing a full-blown crisis that can impact its stability and future. Common types of business crises...
Searching for a New Job? 7 Tips to Ace Your Next Job Interview
A new study by the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that the United Sates will add more than 11 million new jobs by 2030. If you’re looking for a new career path, there are plenty of opportunities available in a variety of sectors. But to score your next job, you must...
Keeping It Together: How to Balance Your Full-Time Job with Your Side Hustle
Join us for the Master Class with Laurie Robinson Haden: How to Pursue Your Side Hustle and Dreams While Working a 9 to 5 at the 17th Annual CCWC Career Strategies Conference on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 from 10:30 am until 11:30 am. There are plenty of reasons to...
Are You an Aspiring Entrepreneur? 5 Businesses You Can Start for Less Than $500
So, you want to start a new business? While there are more than 582 million business owners globally, there is always room for more. For many aspiring entrepreneurs, the lack of funding stops them from getting off the ground. But this doesn’t have to be your story....
7 Resources to Help Women Attorneys Prepare to Serve on Corporate Boards
Join us live on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 (2:15 pm – 3:15 pm) for the Board of Directors: 10 Strategies to Get Nominated for Public Boards Workshop at the CCWC Career Strategies Conference in Los Angeles, California. Corporations in every industry are facing...
The Business-Minded Lawyer: Three Things Attorneys Must Consider Before Enrolling in an MBA Program
Join us live for the MBA for Lawyers Bootcamp Session at the CCWC Career Strategies Conference (Wednesday, September 22, 2021 – 11:45 am until 12:45 pm). For many corporate lawyers, enrolling in an accredited MBA program is an effective way to sharpen their skills and...
Righting Our Wrongs: How Jarrett Adams is Fighting to Free Wrongfully Convicted Prisoners
I was a kid when I was wrongfully-convicted of a crime. But they’ll call you ‘boy’ all the way up until they charge you like a man and sentence you as if you are one.”Jarrett Adams, Criminal Defense Attorney Imagine yourself as a 17-year-old who has been wrongfully...
5 Free Courses to Develop Your Personal Brand
“Personal branding is not about you. It’s about putting your stamp on the value that you deliver to others.” – William Arruda Branding isn’t just for large corporations, social media influencers and celebrities. Everyone has a personal brand either by design or...
Minority-Owned Businesses: How Your Business Can Profit From Federal Government Contracts
Key takeaway: In 2021, the United States federal government will award more than $500 billion in federal contracts. These contracts are available to small businesses including minority business enterprises. As a minority business owner, you may be looking for reliable...
Financial Literacy: The Missing Link to Generating Wealth in Communities of Color
Did you know? White households in the United States have 8 times more wealth than Hispanic households and 10 times more wealth than African American families. The United States is one of the wealthiest nations in the world. There are more than 614 billionaires and 12...
What You Can Learn About Business and Career Success From Shark Tank’s Daymond John
“If I’ve learned one thing in this life it’s this: even if you lose, don’t lose the lesson” --- Daymond John Daymond John is a successful entrepreneur, speaker, investor, philanthropist, author and television star. As one of the investors on ABC’s Shark Tank, Daymond...
5 Things You Must Do Before Quitting Your Job to Start a Business
Operating a business has its perks. You can make decisions without approval from a boss. If you want to develop and market a new product or service, you are free to do so. While being your own boss is exciting, you must prepare for the challenge. In many instances,...
Get Connected: 6 Tips to Make the Most Out of the CCMC Virtual Career Strategies Conference
This year, the Corporate Counsel Men of Color (CCMC) Career Strategies Conference will take place virtually on September 9, 2021. You can access the conference from your smart device or computer. Our virtual conference presenters are Daymond John, Hill Harper and Dr....
Take the Lead: 7 Traits Remarkable Leaders Have in Common
“Leaders don’t create followers. They create more leaders.” – Tom Peters Great leaders are more than just managers. They are visionaries who understand how to motivate others and make tough decisions. Leaders aren’t afraid to trust their instincts, delegate...
7 Successful Men Who Faced Challenges (and How They Overcame Them)
“It is your reaction to adversity, not the adversity itself, that determines how your life’s story will develop.” --- Dieter F. Uchtdorf The road to success is filled with all types of challenges. These may include health, financial, business and personal stumbling...
Bold Career Moves: How to Build a Case for Your Next Pay Raise
Key takeaway: Negotiating a pay raise requires preparation and bold actions. You must make a case for your value and effectively demonstrate it to your boss. You’re an asset to your company. But does your pay reflect your value? If not, it may be time to negotiate a...
You Got Passed Over For a Job Promotion Again: Should You Stay or Go?
You’re doing as much as you can to stand out at work. Not only are you proactive and dependable, but you are also a team player. Yet you got passed over for the promotion – again. What gives? This is an unfortunate reality for many hard-working professionals. If you...
The Honeymoon Is Over: 5 Actions to Take When Your Job Becomes Stagnant
Like any new experience, the honeymoon phase at your job is filled with thrills and expectations. You are eager to tackle new assignments and learn every aspect of your organization’s culture. During this phase, it is nothing for you to give your new position every...
Are You the Only Person of Color at Your Company? Four Ways to Overcome Feelings of Isolation
On her first day of work, Nicole was over the moon. She landed her dream job in the legal department of a prestigious corporation. Two years later, satisfaction with her job began to erode. Not because of any issues with her job performance, but because she felt...
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