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. […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
Accomplish 100% of your Goals this Year by Trying this New Approach.
It’s Time for a Change What’s the most important thing you want to achieve this year and do you feel it’s possible to accomplish? If you are looking for change in your life, keep reading this article to find out how you can define, shape, and embrace a new perspective towards realizing your goals. The […]
Unlocking San Diego’s Hidden Potential
I run an organization called San Diego Tech Hub. The organization is focused on driving social change, engaging the community, and creating opportunity for all. Our goals are simple: Our Mission: Inform, connect, and empower the San Diego tech community to drive social change. Our Vision: Establish San Diego as a collaborative, diverse, and […]
Three Short-Sighted Behaviors All Effective Leaders Should Avoid
Short-sighted Short-cuts Lead to Dead Ends The desire for instant gratification can be tempting, leading one to seek opportunities to cut corners to achieve faster results. And while the initial perception of saving time and money is promising, the end result is a continuous cycle of bad decisions, uncompleted projects, and lack of trust from others. […]
Breaking Down Unconscious Bias with Conscious Thought
Have you ever been the victim of unconscious bias and felt the sting of unintentional discriminatory behavior? None of us wake up in the morning and say, “I’m going to show my bias today”. But unfortunately it happens. Not only have I been on the receiving end of unconscious bias, but I have unintentionally demonstrated […]
Don’t be a Structureless Leader: Avoid These 4 Behaviors At All Cost
If you are a leader of people, it is your responsibility to provide the structure needed to shape, plan, build, and organize your team towards a common goal. In the absence of structure, chaos and confusion show up, causing organizational disfunction. To prevent this, avoid these 4 behaviors at all cost: #1 Not defining a […]
