Blogs

The HIC Roundtable is back bringing together 50+ senior HR and People Leaders for a candid discussion on the realities of HR leadership in 2025. Joined by Vernā Myers, Netflix’s first Global Inclusion Strategist, we explored what it takes to balance C-suite demands with employee well-being, rebuild trust, and lead with courage in a rapidly changing world.

When my team and I secured an $8 million deal, the biggest win wasn’t the number, it was the trust behind it. Months later, that same team chose to follow me into a brand-new startup with no guarantees. Not because they had to, but because they believed. That’s the power of inclusive leadership, it builds teams that follow conviction, not comfort.

On October 15, HIC will host HR’s Impossible Job in 2025: Pleasing the C-Suite While Protecting Employees, a private roundtable for 80+ senior HR leaders. Featuring Vernā Myers, Netflix’s first VP of Inclusion, this session goes beyond theory into real, candid dialogue about what it truly takes to lead HR in 2025.

Last week, I stood on stage at the Portugal Leadership Summit in front of 1,000+ leaders. And the first words I shared were: “I am not a perfect leader. And neither are you.” Because leadership isn’t about perfection, it’s about how we drive people and systems forward despite our imperfections. That’s the heart of inclusive leadership, and it’s the foundation of Supercharged Teams.

Next week I’ll be keynoting in Portugal at one of the world’s biggest leadership conferences, 1,000+ leaders in the room. I’m not going to deliver a “forgettable” talk. I’m preparing to deliver a transformational experience, the kind that sparks change long after the stage lights dim.

September 11th reminds us tomorrow isn’t promised. For managers, that means leadership isn’t just about goals, it’s about how we treat people today. Patience. Care. Honesty. Respect. Every employee deserves that love at work. Lead with love now because tomorrow may be too late.

I once sat through a management training so forgettable, the only thing I remembered was how useless it was. No real tools. No real talk. Just acronyms and slide decks. That’s why I built Supercharged Management, a program rooted in real-world challenges, actionable strategies, and a community that actually supports you. Because managers don’t need theory, they need results. www.superchargedmanagement.com

If you’re leading a team after layoffs, trying to hold it all together without falling apart, this is for you. Supercharged Management gives you real tools to rebuild morale, restore trust, and lead with strength (even when you’re unsure behind the scenes). You don’t have to wing it anymore.

Layoffs in 2025 don’t come with warnings, they come with revoked Slack access. If your career only exists inside your company, you’re already at risk. That’s why I built Supercharged Me, an 8-week accelerator to help professionals build personal brands that create income, visibility, and security before they need it.

Everyone’s talking about job seekers but the real spotlight should be on companies that truly invest in their people. FanDuel CEO Amy Howe gets it. She leads with care, not just KPIs. That’s real leadership and it’s what Supercharged Teams is all about. Pre-order now.

The biggest financial leaps in my career didn’t come from a new degree or job title, they came from internal shifts. Once I stopped shrinking to fit in and started thinking like a strategist, everything changed. I moved fast, led boldly, and influenced with intention not just to complete tasks, but to inspire action. That’s what Supercharged Management is all about: transforming mindset, responsiveness, proactiveness, and influence into measurable leadership results. If you’re ready to rise not just manage, this is your moment. Apply now to Supercharged Management. Your next level is waiting.

You work hard, show up, and go the extra mile, yet the raise never comes. You’re not alone. Globally, over 60% of professionals feel undervalued. But here’s the truth: your salary doesn’t always reflect your skill, and your title doesn’t define your impact. That’s why I created the Supercharged Me Accelerator, an 8-week program to help professionals like you build visibility, brand power, and income beyond the 9–5. Stop waiting for recognition. Start creating it.

Pissing off your team in 2025 isn’t just bad leadership, it’s a business risk. Quiet meetings, disengaged stars, and lost trust signal it’s time to lead differently. The Supercharged Management™ Accelerator helps you rebuild with clarity, confidence, and humanity. Ready to turn it around? Apply now.

After my convo with Pat David (former JPMorgan Chase Sr. Advisor), my inbox blew up. Why? Because we named a hard truth: Most managers are promoted, not prepared. And leadership is still treated like a title not a skill. That’s why orgs like SAP & Kickstarter are pre-ordering Supercharged Teams, some up to 2,000 copies. Leadership isn’t a title. It’s an evolution. This book gives your people the tools they never got but always needed.

When 40-year-old Quita Cole laid down to rest and never woke up, her story became a haunting wake-up call for so many of us pushing through burnout. In this blog, we explore why her tragic passing resonated so deeply, how to recognize the silent signs of burnout, and what steps we can take before it's too late. Because rest isn’t a luxury, it’s a lifeline.

Leadership isn’t soft — it’s a growth driver. Everwise Credit Union just placed a bulk order of Supercharged Teams, showing what it means to lead with purpose and invest in managers who drive results. Thank you, Everwise, for setting the standard. Want to bring Supercharged Teams to your company? Let’s build something powerful.

Imagine a workplace where you're compensated fairly for your contributions and supported to thrive. That’s not just a dream. It’s what happens when organizations value their employees, invest in their growth, and empower them with trust and autonomy.

She once had a manager who pushed her harder than anyone else—and she’s grateful for it. That leader saw her potential, challenged her beyond her comfort zone, and refused to let her settle. At the time, it wasn’t easy, but looking back, it made all the difference. Sometimes, the toughest leaders are the ones who truly believe in their people. Have you ever had a manager who pushed you to be better?

In Episode 5 of Beyond Management™️, a guest dropped a truth bomb that left many viewers stunned, but not surprised.

On a recent episode of the hit web series Beyond Management™, one guest recounted a story that captured the internet’s attention, not because it was extraordinary, but because it was painfully relatable.

Being the “only one” on a team, especially the only Black person, is not just a statistic. It’s a daily emotional, mental, and professional experience that comes with unspoken dynamics and deep implications. In the recent Episode of Beyond Management™ Web-Series, titled “I’d Be Fired in a heartbeat: The Reality of Being the Only on My Team”, we pulled back the curtain on what it really feels like to carry the weight of being the ONLY, especially in professional settings.

In the latest episode of the Beyond Management™️ web-series, I witnessed a moment that stopped me in my tracks. He didn’t have health insurance. He had asthma. And one day, he couldn’t breathe… so his manager let him use her inhaler.

When I launched Beyond Management™️ Web -Series, I knew the conversations would be real, raw, and unexpected.But I didn’t know how unexpected… until I asked a veterinarian: “What’s the most memorable team-building exercise you’ve ever done?" ”Without blinking, he said: “Scooping fecal eggs from a sheep’s butt.”(Pause for internal screaming. And yes, that was the PG version, ha!)But just when I thought the conversation couldn’t get any wilder, it got deeper.

In Episode 4 of Beyond Management™️ Web-Series, a guest bravely shared her experience of navigating parental leave while reporting to a woman-identifying manager who not only withheld support, but created a deeply toxic environment.