Derrick Colbert: A Devoted father, husband, brother, and community builder. 20 year veteran in the community development industry. Certified Family Development Practitioner, Credentialed Fatherhood Practitioner, Credentialed Entrepreneurship and Small Business Developer, Political Strategist. Patrice Lancaster: Patrice “ResourceQueen” Lancaster, Community Activist- Change Agent, Philanthropist. CEO of Lancaster Consulting (a community-focused PR marketing and branding firm). Proud … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: August 2020
Book Review: “How Google Works”
Review written by Silas Grant – This is book number 7 for the second half of 2020 for me. “How Google Works” gives readers a look into the way Google operates as a company straight from the mouths of the horses who’ve built Google into the indispensable company it is today. In terms of being … Continue reading
“How Should I Introduce You?” Herb Gray and Ransom Miller
Herb Gray is the owner of a mental & behavioral health company (Life Enhancement Services) in Washington DC providing counseling and other support services to about 800 residents each week. Herb enjoys participating in impactful community service projects. He is very proud to have recently been selected as a member of the DC Police Reform … Continue reading
Book Review: “Holacracy”
Review written by Silas Grant Book 6 is now in the books for me for the second half of 2020. This week’s book, “Holacracy: The New Management System for a Rapidly Changing World” lays the blueprint for an organizational structure that is more “flat” than the conventional org charts where the power structure is top … Continue reading
“How Should I Introduce You?” Alvin Singh and Marcus Bullock
Alvin: “I grew up in Nashville and wanted to become a diplomat. I became a DJ and tech entrepreneur instead. Lived in South Africa and built a mobile app then moved back.” Marcus: “My mom wanted me to be a pastor and an electrical engineer. I wanted the life that the fellas on the corner … Continue reading
Book Review: “Good to Great”
Review written by Silas Grant This is the 5th book in five (5) weeks for me. Each week, it seems that the message housed within each book is right on time for me. This week’s book, “Good to Great” focuses on companies that had mediocre to good results for a number a years and then … Continue reading
“How Should I Introduce You?” Ronnie Webb and Cam Poles
Ronnie Webb: President and Co- Founder of Green Scheme, Washington, D.C. (D.C.)native Ronnie Webb (aka Ron Green) stands on the forefront of educating disadvantaged communities on environmental stewardship and community revitalization. From developing and implementing USDA food system projects to consulting on behalf of businesses and organizations to adopt more sustainable methods, Mr. Webb has … Continue reading
Book Review: “Wealth, Poverty, and Politics”
Review written by Silas Grant This is the fourth book I’ve read for the second half of 2020. It is a book written by Thomas Sowell, who is a well known economist. It is a book that attempts to eliminate emotions from the fact that there are disparities between groups of people. His goal is … Continue reading
“How Should I Introduce You?” Jioni Palmer and Shauntia White
Jioni Palmer – As a seventh grader at Willard Jr. High School, Jioni got his start in the media business by founding the school paper. His first story was about the only kid in school who could dunk a basketball. A year later, he created the Willard Olympics, a school-wide week long sporting event where … Continue reading