Trust is a big word. Dr. Brené Brown’s BRAVING acronym breaks this big word into specific elements that helps us articulate and address specific areas where trust has fallen apart. In the below video from Oprah Winfrey’s Super Soul Session in 2017, Brené...
Recently, I had the opportunity to sit down with C René Washington, Master Certified Life Coach, and April Benetollo, CEO of Momentum to discuss staying psychologically healthy as we re-enter life post-pandemic, our enduring friendship, and the importance of...
For the March segment of our Women We Admire series, we talked with Hali Chambers, PhD, Vendor Boot Camp Facilitator and Operations Consultant with Osborne Enterprises, Inc. Each month, we interview an inspiring woman who is doing great work in our community. Osborne...
Last month, we responded to the first part of “Hopeful in Houston’s” question below. Today, we respond to the second part. Dear Drs. Graham and McDonald: I joined a new company in September 2020, becoming the manager of a team that has worked from...
Are you and the people with whom you work coordinating or collaborating? Are you a group of people, or are you a team? This quote from Stephen M.R. Covey’s book, The Speed of Trust, reminds us that leaders must invest time and effort into building and nurturing...
We love this quote by David Horsager, author of The Trust Edge, because we know that trust is foundational to the success of a leader and, ultimately, to the success of an organization. In the end, trust determines failure or success. Our mission at McDonald Graham is...
As part of our commitment to anti-racism, we are starting a new monthly series highlighting Women of Color who lead great work in our community. Our inaugural “Women We Admire” interview is with Tonya Allen, Founder and Executive Director of Diane’s...
In February, I sat down with Momentum CEO, April Benetollo, to discuss how our psychological state manifests itself in our physical body. I’m passionate about this topic because how we think and feel directly affects our bodies and thereby our ability to be our best...
Trust is earned through many small actions over time. Dr. Brené Brown’s marble jar story about her 3rd-grade daughter exemplifies this principle. Brené shared this story about trust during one of Oprah Winfrey’s Super Soul Sessions in 2017. Click here to...
Our February Nonprofit spotlight is Oasis Counseling for Women & Children. Each month we honor an amazing nonprofit that provides much-needed services to our community. To learn more about Oasis, we connected with Board Member and immediate past President, Frances...