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Juneteenth: A Day of Freedom
7 months 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
7 months 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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Accomplish 100% of your Goals this Year by Trying this New Approach.
1 year ago InspirationThe Practical Leadership Guy

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 […]

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Three Short-Sighted Behaviors All Effective Leaders Should Avoid
1 year ago InspirationThe Practical Leadership Guy

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. […]

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The Power of an Invisible Leader
1 year ago InspirationThe Practical Leadership Guy

The Power of an Invisible Leader

Invisible threads are the strongest ties. Friedrich Nietzsche Invisible Threads An invisible thread is something that is undetectable and hidden from view with the ability to impact or influence its surrounding environment. We have all encountered invisible threads, whether it’s gravity’s influence on the ocean tides to wind blowing the branches of trees, both of […]

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Perception, The Invisible Reality: How My Annual Evaluation Almost Ruined My Year
1 year ago InspirationThe Practical Leadership Guy

Perception, The Invisible Reality: How My Annual Evaluation Almost Ruined My Year

The Power of Perception Annual evaluation. A time of anxiety for some as we await judgment for our yearly accomplishments. I felt confident my review would go well based on feedback I had received throughout the year. But on that fateful day, things didn’t go as expected. Now don’t get me wrong, I am very […]

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The Power of 10% and How it can Change your Life Starting Now.
2 years ago InspirationThe Practical Leadership Guy

The Power of 10% and How it can Change your Life Starting Now.

The Power of 10% and How it can Change your Life Starting Now. Time is FREE, BUT IT’S PRICELESS. You can’t own it, BUT YOU CAN USE IT. You can’t keep it, BUT YOU CAN SPEND IT. Once you’ve lost it, YOU CAN NEVER GET IT BACK.  HARVEY MACKAY Time: A unique system that ties together events, represents a form […]

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I Was Almost Fired from Walmart Labs. Here are 4 Basic Principles I Used to Turn My Situation Around.
2 years ago InspirationThe Practical Leadership Guy

I Was Almost Fired from Walmart Labs. Here are 4 Basic Principles I Used to Turn My Situation Around.

THE PRELUDE A Personal Case Study of Resilience and Building Team Trust The month of December marks the anniversary of when I was almost fired from Walmart Labs. It represents a milestone in my professional career where I learned how to lead and build team trust, giving me the confidence to create a team culture poised […]

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The Art of Corporate Mutiny: Leading the Way Towards Efficiency
2 years ago InspirationThe Practical Leadership Guy

The Art of Corporate Mutiny: Leading the Way Towards Efficiency

The Corporate Elephant in the Room Throughout my professional career, I’ve been exposed to various organizations both small and large. The smaller the company, the easier it is to communicate a shared set of motives and beliefs. As the company grows, new attitudes and behaviors begin to form, some, creating a toxic work environment. We have […]

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Are you an Anomaly? I am and Here’s Why.
2 years ago InspirationThe Practical Leadership Guy

Are you an Anomaly? I am and Here’s Why.

I am an Anomaly Hi, my name is Claude Jones. And I am an anomaly. Now I know this news might come as a shock to some, but believe me, it’s OK. I have come to realize that my brain functions a bit differently, compared to others, in how I approach life’s challenges. It took me […]

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Inspirational Talks
The Black Experience in Business
7 months 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 […]

The Heartbeat of an Entrepreneur
1 year 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 […]

Unlocking San Diego’s Hidden Potential
1 year 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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