Have you stopped pushing yourself out of your comfort zone? Are you at a stage in life where you’ve achieved your career goals or accepted your personal situation because “it’s not that bad”? If this sounds familiar, be careful, as you might be getting too complacent. Being satisfied with your accomplishments or situation is not […]
Is your todo list overwhelming? Well try focusing on the low-hanging fruit. The term “low-hanging fruit” refers to a set of tasks that take minimal effort to accomplish. Here are three ways to identify the best low-hanging fruit: Avoid procrastination. Sometime when we know a task is “easy” we put it off till later. If […]
It’s the end of the week and I’ve been busy building bridges. As you know, a bridge provides passage over a physical obstacle allowing you to get to point A to point B. This week I was hit with every obstacle: political, relationship, and personal. It was frustrating to have a plan in place only […]
A big mound of dirt has accumulated in my backyard due to some recent construction work. The mound reminded me of all the mountains I’ve faced in my life; challenges I had to overcome in order to reach my ultimate goal. Over the years, I’ve built up my confidence to conquer mountains by following these […]
This week my backyard was, and still is, a construction zone. The entire area is being transformed to create a new functional space adding more personal value to the property. And while the initial investment of time, cost, and the occasional inconvenience, is a bit overwhelming, I know the end result will be worth it. […]
Start a habit of making your bed each morning. This simple act demonstrates the benefits of defining a reasonable goal, outlining a plan, putting it into action, and being consistent. When put into practice, this daily routine will help organize your priorities, putting you one step closer towards achieving your goals. Did you make your […]
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.
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 Push from Within: A Journey of Transformation is a keynote I presented at Saucecon 2019. It is an inspiring story of self-reflection which recounts my journey of how I helped Walmart Labs transform its engineering culture to adopt a culture of quality, while I learned the true meaning of success. This case study is […]