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The Perfect Resume: Advice from a Hiring Manager
4 years ago InspirationThe Practical Leadership Guy

The Perfect Resume: Advice from a Hiring Manager

WHAT AM I DOING WRONG? Help Me… “I’ve sent out hundreds of resumes and no one has contacted me for an interview!” “Any advice you can offer to improve my resume?” “I’m applying for my perfect job, however, I keep getting overlooked.” These were just a few of the questions I received from frustrated applicants who […]

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Work Got You Stressed? Here Is My Secret To Controlling The Chaos.
4 years ago InspirationThe Practical Leadership Guy

Work Got You Stressed? Here Is My Secret To Controlling The Chaos.

My Revelation Demanding circumstances are a daily part of life. But at some point we end up hitting a mental threshold where the emotional strain and tension become so overwhelming we find ourselves in stressful situations. Over the years, I realized a majority of my stress was self-induced. Instead of taking a proactive approach in […]

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These Three Basic Principles Will Help You Accomplish Anything
5 years ago InspirationThe Practical Leadership Guy

These Three Basic Principles Will Help You Accomplish Anything

The summit of Mount Everest is the highest point on Earth at 29,029 feet. Just the thought of traversing the terrain to the top seems impossible. If you were faced with the challenge to scale Mount Everest, would you muster up the courage to conquer your fears or shy away assuming the end goal was […]

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Use this Three-Letter Word to Help Manage Expectations at Scale
5 years ago InspirationThe Practical Leadership Guy

Use this Three-Letter Word to Help Manage Expectations at Scale

Unrealistic Expectations Even for the seasoned professional, managing workplace expectations can be tricky and if the right level of tact is not used, the wrong response could set off a negative chain reaction. Just take these scenarios for example: Scenario 1: The Special ProjectAnother unwanted “special project” has fallen into your lap, consuming your time […]

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Do you have a healthy team culture? Give this training regimen a try to find out!
5 years ago InspirationThe Practical Leadership Guy

Do you have a healthy team culture? Give this training regimen a try to find out!

How Healthy is your Team? An Ironman Triathlon is the ultimate test of endurance. Participants aim to finish 140.6 miles of three sequential events involving swimming (2.4 miles), cycling (112 miles), and running (26.2 miles). Imagine if your organization was challenged to participate in an Ironman Triathlon. Would they need months to prepare dreading the training […]

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5 Principles Guaranteed to Help Build a Strong Team Culture
6 years ago InspirationThe Practical Leadership Guy

5 Principles Guaranteed to Help Build a Strong Team Culture

One Team. One Goal. Early January 2017, I had the opportunity to host a workshop for my Automation Tools team. The group was comprised of two sub-teams with members distributed across California, Nevada, Colorado, and Oregon. Over a 13 month period, each team had successfully delivered against their company objectives. However, as part of the workshop, […]

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The Champion’s Journey: 6 Core Principles to Workplace Efficiency
6 years ago InspirationThe Practical Leadership Guy

The Champion’s Journey: 6 Core Principles to Workplace Efficiency

The work environment is fairly complex. On one hand it can be a place where you are valued for your contributions and motivated to excel in your career. On the other it can be stressful, frustrating, and unrewarding. Does the latter sound familiar? Have you ever sat at your desk, face in your hands, and […]

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Inspirational Talks
The Black Experience in Business
2 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 […]

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

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 […]

Unlocking San Diego’s Hidden Potential
3 years ago

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 […]

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