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How visionary leadership dramatically transforms graduates from break-down to breakthrough? [Based on a true story]
How visionary leadership dramatically transforms graduates from break-down to breakthrough? Based on a true story by Sacred Walker Founding CEO of Kuumba Health LLC Student Wellness and Leadership Initiative She slumped down in the chair in front of us, her care team. Her facial expression and body language was clear: "I do not want to be here, I do not belong here, and I do not want to talk with any of you." We, her chaplain, social worker, nurse, and lead psychiatrist sat in a circle of chairs for her interview and welcome to the women's in patient unit. She answered slowly under her breath and the mutterings spilled out of her mouth like crumbs of a bread half eaten and a life unfinished. Patience was in the air and yet the long line of intakes spoke to a long morning of rounds ahead. Our team was very compassionate and was present to her silence. Slowly her silence became murmurs of disapproval of being committ...
How can organizations create inclusive spaces that moms post-maternity, new dads, and/or LGBTQ people can embrace?
Our "Thank God It's Monday" Radio Show broadcast is up and running! Click here to listen for answers the following questions: 1- What are some tips you have for those who do not fit into traditional gender roles or identify as LGBT to thrive in the workplace? 2- How can organizations create inclusive spaces which all employees can embrace? 3- Why is it important for everyone to feel included in the workplace when you do not fit into certain gender roles? THANK GOD IT'S MONDAY RADIO SHOW COMMITTED TO INSPIRING INDIVIDUALS TO HAVE MORE PERSONAL AGENCY OVER THEIR PROFESSIONAL LIVES Listen HERE Interviewer: Brother Gregory Interviewee: Sacred Walker, CEO Kuumba Health LLC Answering essential Questions Listen Now
Would you get a massage in a workplace surrounded by landmines?
Would you get a massage in a workplace surrounded by landmines? Recently, I was having a conversation with an HR director. I was referred to their site because their employees were complaining of experiencing racist comments and didn’t know how to deal with it. In the conversation with the HR director, she was explaining to me that they had wellness programs on site. They had individuals who rendered massage services and yoga. Then came the teaching moment- would you get a massage in a workplace surrounded by landmines? Let’s just say that this conversation opened the door to others, then it hit me that it had to come back to sharing this conversation with my network. Landmines, you ask? Isn’t that drastic? What does someone making a comment to me in passing have anything to do with my health? Would you invest in a condo as a light sleeper that came with a brand new very comfortable high end bed, gorgeous view of the city, and was built above a 24-hour roc...
Where does universal thought on divine spirituality intersect with positive health goals?
Spring! The earth awakes. Let’s take time to smell the green in the air; to hear the birds talking; and to feel the mud between our toes. Let’s channel that creative energy to move forward and achieve our goals. Thousands of years ago, Women Goddesses of Fer tility, Birth, and Regeneration were honored in many cultures. How many Goddesses are you familiar with? OS H UN….. West African ( Yoruba ) God dess of L ove, fresh waters and F ertility. Oshun’s compassionate, sensuous nature and her water element nature encourages healing, mothering, and harmony. GAIA…..Greek Goddess of the E arth and the mother of all creation. The heavenly gods co me fr om her union with Uranus, the S ky. PRITHRI….Hindu and some branches of Buddhism Goddess of the E arth. Her name means The Vast One. PACHAMAMA….Inca G...