Exploring 2024 workplace trends: RTO policies, hybrid models, DEI focus shift and job stability. Key insights for adapting to evolving demands.
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From Intentions to Achievements: 10 Quick Tips for Resolution Success
The holiday season is a time to celebrate, shop and give generously. Unfortunately, it’s also a time when scammers become more active, preying on the holiday spirit and our desire to find the perfect gifts for friends and family.
Future-Proof Your Career: How to Remain Valuable and Marketable in the Workplace
The holiday season is a time to celebrate, shop and give generously. Unfortunately, it’s also a time when scammers become more active, preying on the holiday spirit and our desire to find the perfect gifts for friends and family.
Shop Smart, Stay Safe: Your Essential Holiday Scam Defense Plan
The holiday season is a time to celebrate, shop and give generously. Unfortunately, it’s also a time when scammers become more active, preying on the holiday spirit and our desire to find the perfect gifts for friends and family.
The Future of Work in 2024: The Top Three Trends You Need to Know [+ How to Use Them to Your Advantage]
As we prepare to put 2023 in the history books, we must look ahead to next year. After all, it’s important to stay ahead of the curve especially when it comes to managing our professional lives. Here are three trends you should know if you want to take control of your career in 2024.
Unlock Your Full Potential: 10 Signs It’s Time to Leave Your Job
Unlock your full potential! While making the decision to leave a job can be filled with uncertainties, it can also be an incredible opportunity to grow - personally and professionally. If you’ve been thinking about leaving your corporate or law firm job to pursue a...
More Than A NBA Mom: 7 Facts About Wanda Durant You Should Know
Wanda Durant is more than an international basketball star’s mom. She is a philanthropist, speaker, and an overcomer. Here are 7 facts about Wanda Durant your should know.
5 Tips About Creating Generational Wealth From the Teachings of Dr. George C. Fraser
Looking for tips to build generational wealth and impact your community? Explore these 5 tips about creating wealth from the teachings of Dr. George C. Fraser.
From Chaos to Clarity: 10 Ways to Find Balance in Work and Life
Learn to manage work and personal life with strategies for balance. Amid obligations, stress, and long hours in demanding careers like law, practical solutions are crucial. Setting priorities, establishing boundaries, and practicing time management are key. Embrace self-care, stay present, build a support network, be flexible, simplify your calendar, learn to say no, and say yes to exciting opportunities. Achieving balance is an ongoing process, but with these techniques, you can navigate life successfully.
Lessons From a Champion: 4 Things We Learned From Sugar Ray’s Historic Career in Boxing & Business
Sugar Ray Leonard will be the keynote speaker at the 2023 Corporate Counsel Men of Color Conference on Wednesday, September 27, 2023. Learn more. Quick Facts About Sugar Ray Leonard Leonard won an Olympic gold medal in boxing at the 1976 Montreal Olympics, competing...
10 Global Organizations Working to Close the Education Opportunity Gap (+ How YOU Can Help Your CommUNITY)
What Is the Education Opportunity Gap? Equal access to quality education opportunities is a growing problem globally. This issue has only gotten worse due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many children fell behind in class because they didn’t have the tools or opportunity to...
From Awareness to Action: 9 Things You Can Do to Impact Social Justice in Your Community
So you want to advance social justice in your community? That’s good news because there are plenty of causes that could use your support. During the past three years, the COVID-19 pandemic has shed light on inequalities throughout the world. For example, the pandemic...
The Next Generation of Women Lawyers: Embracing Opportunities [+ Key Strategies to Prepare for Them]
Explore the challenges and opportunities facing the next generation of women lawyers. Discover how women lawyers can navigate the obstacles they will encounter and achieve success in a rapidly evolving industry.
Your Credit Scores Unwrapped: Understanding the Basics and How to Improve Them
As we know, communities of color lag behind white communities when it comes to building wealth. If we want to leave a lasting legacy for our families, we must get our money right. April is Financial Literacy Month. In our blog this month, Corporate Counsel Men of...
Changing the Narrative: The Power of Emotional Intelligence (EQ) for Men’s Mental Health
When it comes to mental health, there's a common misconception that emotional vulnerability is a sign of weakness in men. Here’s the truth. Emotional intelligence is a powerful tool that can help men better understand and manage their emotions, as well as build...
Finding Your Way: Career Transition Advice for Men of Color
Career transitions can be challenging for anyone, but for men of color, the obstacles can be even greater. The statistics are sobering: men of color are more likely to face discrimination and limited opportunities for career advancement. Despite these challenges, many...
The Power of Paying It Forward: Why Being a Mentor for Men of Color is So Important
The impact of mentoring – at a glance. 71% of Fortune 500 companies offer mentoring programs. (Source: Deloitte)84% of CEOs and 69% of senior executives have had a mentor at some point in their career. (Source: Harvard Business Review)Young people who have mentors are...
Rising Above Impostor Syndrome: Strategies to Help Men of Color Succeed at Work
"Impostor Syndrome is the feeling that you're not supposed to be where you are, or that you're not good enough to do what you're doing. It's something that I've struggled with throughout my career." - Neil deGrasse Tyson How many times have you felt like you didn't...
It’s February: 5 Ways to Show Your Support During Black History Month
Looking for ways to support Black History Month? Here are 5 ways to show your support this February.
5 Excuses That May Be Holding You Back From a Successful Mid-Career Change
If you're thinking about making a mid-career change, it's essential to be aware of the five excuses that may be preventing you from achieving your goals. 1. You’re too old to change careers. This is the most common reason people give as to why they can't make the...
Achieve Your Money Goals in 2023: 5 Budgeting Apps to Set You Up for Financial Success
You can’t improve what you don’t measure. This is especially true when it comes to your finances. If you don’t regularly keep track of how you spend your money, it can be difficult to get ahead financially. That’s where maintaining a personal budget can help....
Mastering Work-Life Balance: 5 Simple Actions You Can Take to Set Healthy Boundaries with Your Employer
Implementing strategies that promote healthy work-life balance can be challenging if you have family obligations and a demanding career. But there are simple actions you can take that will enable you to enjoy career satisfaction without sacrificing your personal life....
Minding Your Money: 5 Proven Ways to Recession Proof Your Personal Finances
Interest rates are rising. The prices of consumer goods are steadily increasing. Companies are laying off workers and implementing hiring freezes. All these factors indicate that a global recession may be on the horizon. If you’re like most people, the thought of...
5 Quick Tips to Turn Your Side Hustle Into a Thriving Business
While we all love stories about people who quit their jobs on a whim and then go on to find success, the reality is most businesses are not founded in this manner. Many successful entrepreneurs took a much more systematic approach to start their businesses and took...
Prep Like a Pro: 5 Tips to Help You Ace Your Next Virtual Job Interview
Remote job interviews can be stressful for people who aren’t used to communicating on camera. If you have an upcoming remote job interview, there are plenty of things you can do to prepare for it. Here are five tips to help you ace your next virtual job interview. 1....
No Time to Prepare Healthy Meals? These 5 Meal Delivery Services Are Good for You Wallet (and Waistline) 
Even if you are a busy professional who is short on time, you don’t have to rely on fast food to fuel your body. There are plenty of companies that will deliver healthy (and cost-effective) meals directly to your door. Here are the top 5 meal delivery services for...
Shattering Financial Barriers: 5 Men of Color Who Are Raking in Billions on Wall Street
It’s no secret that the majority of Wall Street asset funds are controlled by white men. In fact, only 1.4% of the $82 trillion in private equity funds are managed by diverse-owned firms. Yet, there are men of color who are beating the odds and dominating Wall Street...
Is It Time to Level Up Your Business? 5 Things Women of Color Entrepreneurs Can Do to Build Scalable Companies
Does this scenario seem familiar? In the morning, you’re reaching out to customers and handling bookkeeping tasks. By the afternoon, you’re updating the content on your website and responding to emails. As a woman of color entrepreneur, it may be necessary to wear...
Make an Impact on the Next Generation: 5 Mentoring Organizations Men of Color Can Join
A wise man once said, “To leave the world a little better than you found it. That’s the best a man can ever do.” As men of color, it is our duty to show the next generation of people of color how to find their place in a world that doesn’t look, act or think like us....
The Pursuit of Happiness: 7 Ways to Create Job Satisfaction as a Woman of Color Attorney
From workplace bullying to conscious bias, there are plenty of things that can get in the way of experiencing job satisfaction for women attorneys of color. However, this doesn’t mean that unfavorable treatment has to prevent you from finding satisfaction with your...
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