Stay focused on Self-acceptance

As I get older, the more I stay focused on the acceptance of myself and others and choose compassion over judgment and curiosity over fear.

Tracee Ellis Ross

Motivational Monday!!

As a rising Executive/Leader I exhibited lots of confidence, even on days I did not necessarily feel that way on the inside. It is very hard to accept yourself in an environment where you are either the only or one of a few AND you experience repeated (subtle and overt) forms of inequity, gender, and racial biases. But I am a fighter so I kept going.

Companies are pledging for a better future, but "real change" requires new mindsets, structural and systemic changes, and the heart to get it right. Time will tell which companies are willing to do the work and make the sacrifice for change.

In the meantime, focus on your own self-acceptance and development. You have to take responsibility for yourself, there is no rescue boat coming.

When you open yourself up to new people and experiences you realize you have more inside of you than what you believed. Suddenly, fear, doubt, and judgment start to lose its grip and excitement, curiosity and boldness can take its place