Posts Tagged ‘Sojourner Truth’

Having a postive attitude is Necessary for Leadership

Having a positive attitude is Necessary for Leadership.  John Maxwell devoted a chapter to Positive Attitude in his book The 21 Indispensable Qualities  of a Leader ( Becoming the Person others will want to Follow). He describes four attributes that contribute to having a  positive attitude. According the elements of Leadership being conscientiousness is one. [...]

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Femininity

I think Sojourner Truth stated it best in Ain’t I a woman. She raised awareness about the difference in perception of femininity in regards to non white women. It is unfortunate that women of African American descent still have to chose which part of their identity to embrace.  bell hooks discusses this constantly through out [...]

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Yard Work

I have only used a lawn mower three times in my life. In college I had to do community service and I cut the grass at a non profit agency. I knew women could do it. I have seen my paternal grandmother cut the the grass. My Dad told me he has not seen many [...]

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