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The Art of Mindful Communication: Navigating Difficult Situations with Grace
1 month ago Career, Communication, Empowerment, Inspiration, Leadership, Self-ImprovementThe Practical Leadership Guy

The Art of Mindful Communication: Navigating Difficult Situations with Grace

Wisdom for Life’s Journey In my life journey, I’ve encountered a multitude of misunderstandings and unnecessary arguments that could have been prevented by embracing the wisdom within Sai Baba’s quote: “Before you speak, ask yourself: Is it kind, is it necessary, is it true, does it improve upon the silence?” This quote has become my […]

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Book Today: How to Transform Your Life in 90 Days!
5 months ago Keynote SpeakerThe Practical Leadership Guy

Book Today: How to Transform Your Life in 90 Days!

Are you looking for ways to empower your employees and transform your business? Look no further than “Achieving Extraordinary Results: How to Transform your Life in 90 Days.” This talk is perfect for both individuals and businesses seeking practical strategies and techniques to overcome obstacles and achieve challenging goals. Inspired by Gary Keller’s “The ONE […]

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My First 90 Days at Strava: How I Went From Being the New Kid to Becoming a Change Agent Using 4 Simple Techniques
11 months ago InspirationThe Practical Leadership Guy

My First 90 Days at Strava: How I Went From Being the New Kid to Becoming a Change Agent Using 4 Simple Techniques

The New Kid Starting a new job is similar to being the new kid at school. The excitement and anticipation of a fresh start. The pressure of making a good first impression. The fear of not fitting in. This concoction of emotions can be very overwhelming. However, once you’ve made friends, got involved in some […]

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I’m Leaving Walmart: What I learned, Why I left, and Where I’m going.
1 year ago InspirationThe Practical Leadership Guy

I’m Leaving Walmart: What I learned, Why I left, and Where I’m going.

Intro Recently I made one of the hardest decisions of my professional career. I’ve decided to leave Walmart to explore a new career opportunity. Why? Well that’s the purpose of this post. I’m going to share an honest perspective of my Walmart journey looking at what I’ve learned, why I left, and where I’m going. […]

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A Leadership Guide to Mastering The 3 Zones of Office Politics
2 years ago InspirationThe Practical Leadership Guy

A Leadership Guide to Mastering The 3 Zones of Office Politics

The Joys of Office Politics Office politics seem to be an essential part of any organization. And those that can achieve their desired results in an environment where people have competing interests, have mastered their political landscape. The goal of this article is to give you insight into how to recognize and navigate through the […]

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3 years ago Keynote SpeakerThe Practical Leadership Guy

Transforming how we shop in a virtual world

I had the opportunity to speak with Carolina Alban-Stoughton, Communication & Engagement and Editor of the Carlsbad Business Journal, to share insights on how Walmart Labs has transformed the way shopping during COVID-19 and my thoughts on how shopping patterns and customer behaviors may change as we enter into the virtual era of doing business. […]

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The Black Experience in Business
3 years ago Keynote SpeakerThe Practical Leadership Guy

The Black Experience in Business

I had the opportunity to moderate a virtual panel discussion, hosted by the  Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, focused on understanding the obstacles and biases that African Americans experience in their professional careers. The discussion was open and honest and we touched on topics surrounding the practice of whitening, discrimination on the job, discrimination within business […]

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Juneteenth: A Day of Freedom
3 years ago InspirationThe Practical Leadership Guy

Juneteenth: A Day of Freedom

Juneteenth is a blend of the words, June and nineteenth, celebrating the liberation of those who had been held as slaves in the United States.  The holiday itself originated in Texas on June 19th,  1865 after Union army general, Gordon Granger, announced federal orders in Galveston, Texas stating: The people of Texas are informed that, […]

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A Black Man’s Perspective of America
3 years ago Inspiration, Leadership, Personal DevelopmentThe Practical Leadership Guy

A Black Man’s Perspective of America

Monday, June 8, 2020, marks the day I took a bold step in overcoming my fear of judgement by standing up for injustice.  I had an open and honest discussion with over 50 people, from all backgrounds, about the social inequality and systemic racism that Blacks have faced for over 400 years. The best part, […]

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What Color Is Your Canvas?
3 years ago Stress Free ThoughtsThe Practical Leadership Guy

What Color Is Your Canvas?

My name is Claude Jones and I have and still do personally experience racism, hatred, and bigotry. I also know many out there have faced the same.  And while I still have breath in my lungs, my goal is to share my heart and fight for unbiased opportunities for all. According to art theory, the […]

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Inspirational Talks
Transforming how we shop in a virtual world
3 years ago

I had the opportunity to speak with Carolina Alban-Stoughton, Communication & Engagement and Editor of the Carlsbad Business Journal, to share insights on how Walmart Labs has transformed the way shopping during COVID-19 and my thoughts on how shopping patterns and customer behaviors may change as we enter into the virtual era of doing business. […]

The Heartbeat of an Entrepreneur
4 years ago

We are faced with challenging situations daily. And each of these experiences help shape who we are as individuals.  It is through the fire we become refined and through this refinement we become who we are destined to be. The Heartbeat of an Entrepreneur is an inspirational keynote I presented at San Diego Startup Week […]

The Black Experience in Business
3 years ago

I had the opportunity to moderate a virtual panel discussion, hosted by the  Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, focused on understanding the obstacles and biases that African Americans experience in their professional careers. The discussion was open and honest and we touched on topics surrounding the practice of whitening, discrimination on the job, discrimination within business […]

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