Casual Business attire was the dress for LUCE members at the A.P.I. boardroom in Milan. They listened to three different presentations by small business owners: these types of small businesses play a significant role in…
What is Executive Coaching? The International Coaching Federation (ICF) defines coaching as “partnering with a coachee in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential.” Executive Coaching is…
Last week I wrote about the approved increase to the Pell Grant program. I also indicated that nationally FAFSA filing for the 2020-21 academic year was down. The Department of Education has an online tool where you…
During my life, there were many Black lawyers, judges, educators, criminal justice professionals and athletes who influenced me. We have the first Black police officer in Chicago and New York City. Also, the first Black…
As part of the International Economics class, all LUCE members will travel this weekend to Milan, Italy and meet organizations that represent small and medium-sized businesses and hear how they deal with the integrated market…
A budget deal reached in late December will provide the funding for a $150 increase in the maximum award for the federal Pell Grant Program. The maximum award will now increase to $6,345 annually This year Lewis…
Effectively managing in our emerging workplace can mean the difference between creating a high performance, energizing environment and an ineffective, highly frustrating environment. Often, getting to high performance begins with an understanding of our own…
As the world awaits word as to whether the World Health Organization (WHO) will declare a global emergency based on the impact of the current novel (new strain) coronavirus that is hitting hard in China,…
A leadership brand is made up of the values, behaviors and agendas you are known for within your organization. Your leadership brand directly correlates with your ability to influence and impact. It is crucial to…
Developed in 1984 by Graham Alexander, Alan Fine and Sir John Whitmore, GROW is an acronym for a four part approach to structure a coaching and/or performance conversation. The four phases are: Goals, Reality, Options…