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As society continues to grapple with our relationship to work, many of the tried and true norms continue to fall into question, particularly by Millenials and Gen Z. This rebellion is at best misunderstood and at worst, misdiagnosed. The Access Point hosts Drs. Lonnie & Wendy welcome special guest Dr. Tracy G. Crump to discuss further. Discussion Insights: What are some universal truths about the current world of work we should all understand? How do non-cognitive skills help us navigate the realities of work? Is there a correlation between purpose at work and rebellion? How do you develop a plan for you life so you aren't a rebel without a cause? Connect with Dr. Edmonds & Dr. Morris on LinkedIn. Links in order: https://bit.ly/3B3uhqs http://bit.ly/3XrJKcZ Connect with Dr. Crump on LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracygcrump/ Review the articles/studies referenced in this episode on Flipboard. https://bit.ly/3WgXpDC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Capitalism would have you believe that hard work is the only requirement for success. If you work hard, you reap the reward. If that's the case, why are performance reviews so chaotic ... after all, you did put in the hard work! The Access Point hosts Drs. Lonnie & Wendy welcome special guest Rasháanda Cook to discuss further. Discussion Insight: What is meritocracy? What are the conditions that make it work as described? Why do performance evaluations such so much? What are the biases in performance reviews that we need to look out for as Black and brown folk at work? Connect with Dr. Edmonds & Dr. Morris on LinkedIn. Links in order: https://bit.ly/3B3uhqs http://bit.ly/3XrJKcZ Connect with Rasháanda on LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/in/rashaandacook/ Review the discussion notes, questions, and takeaways on Flipboard. https://bit.ly/3WgXpDC Listen to Pfizer's "The Antigen" podcast today. https://bit.ly/3EIIUQD Listen to Pfizer's "Science Will Win" podcast today. http://bit.ly/3u3uoxW

Workplace communication, particularly around expectation setting and feedback with supervisors, can be riddled with anxiety. Many people are not good at these interactions and can easily slip into a myriad of manipulation and gaslighting tactics to get their way. If you are not careful, you might be left carrying a bag that is not actually for you. The Access Point hosts Drs. Lonnie & Wendy welcome special guest Deborah Owens to discuss further. Discussion Insights: How to spot manipulation, gaslighting and other coercive communications techniques used at work? How should Black/brown professionals appropriately take control of tense workplace interactions? Connect with Dr. Edmonds & Dr. Morris on LinkedIn. Links in order: https://bit.ly/3B3uhqs http://bit.ly/3XrJKcZ Connect with Deborah on LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahtowens/ Review the discussion notes, questions, and takeaways on Flipboard. https://bit.ly/3WgXpDC Listen to Pfizer's "The Antigen" podcast today. https://bit.ly/3EIIUQD Listen to Pfizer's "Science Will Win" podcast today. http://bit.ly/3u3uoxW

While diversity and representation continue is additive to business strategy, many organizations still struggle to recruit, reward, and retain a diverse workforce. While we'd expect the most senior Black/brown people in the workplace to serve as a built-in mentor, coach or advocate, that is not always the case. It's even worse when it feels like they actively undermine you. The Access Point hosts Drs. Lonnie & Wendy welcome special guest Dr. Brenda Carter to discuss further. Discussion Insights: What is gatekeeping? What does this mean in the workplace? What is the long term effect of not dealing with gatekeeping - overt and covert? What do we want to see in people who control access to power, information, opportunity, and resources? Connect with Dr. Edmonds & Dr. Morris on LinkedIn. Links in order: https://bit.ly/3B3uhqs http://bit.ly/3XrJKcZ Connect with Dr. Carter on LinkedIn. https://bit.ly/3tLshlw Review the discussion notes, questions, and takeaways on Flipboard. https://bit.ly/3WgXpDC Listen to Pfizer's "The Antigen" podcast today. https://bit.ly/3EIIUQD Listen to Pfizer's "Science Will Win" podcast today. http://bit.ly/3u3uoxW

As society continues to settle into realigned relationships with work, a big aspect of this post-pandemic reality has been better alignment with personal values and then establishing and enforcing boundaries to honor these values. As a result, sometimes the answer to a reasonable workplace is "No". Drs. Lonnie & Wendy welcome special guest Dr. Candice Hunter to discuss further. Discussion Insights: What are boundaries? Where should Black/brown folks exercise caution in response to other people's boundaries (or them telling us no)? How can we say ‘no' without saying ‘no'? How do we manage the side effects of 'no' and boundaries? Connect with Dr. Edmonds & Dr. Morris on LinkedIn. Links in order: https://bit.ly/3B3uhqs http://bit.ly/3XrJKcZ Connect with Dr. Hunter on LinkedIn. https://bit.ly/3M7IeZB Check out Fluency Management's website. https://bit.ly/3Foo89C Review the discussion notes, questions, and takeaways on Flipboard. https://bit.ly/3WgXpDC Listen to Pfizer's "The Antigen" podcast today. https://bit.ly/3EIIUQD Listen to Pfizer's "Science Will Win" podcast today. http://bit.ly/3u3uoxW

The work experience can be especially magical, when the work is so intertwined to your life's purpose and your reason for being. Drs. Lonnie & Wendy welcome special guest Dr. Ayanna Lynch to discuss how to ensure your well stays full, even as you pour into others. Discussion Insights: In an utopian world, we would all have a job that fits perfectly with our purpose. If you aren't one of the lucky ones - how do we jumpstart that right now? Sometimes the nature of the work can make it challenging to connect with purpose on your own. Sometimes it takes a communal effort. How can we do this together? Can connecting to your purpose via work (in some form) mitigate the mental health crisis facing our workforce? Connect with Dr. Edmonds & Dr. Morris on LinkedIn. Links in order: https://bit.ly/3B3uhqs http://bit.ly/3XrJKcZ Connect with Dr. Lynch on LinkedIn. https://bit.ly/3PUqBgL Review the discussion notes, questions, and takeaways on Flipboard. https://bit.ly/3WgXpDC Listen to Pfizer's "The Antigen" podcast today. https://bit.ly/3EIIUQD Listen to Pfizer's "Science Will Win" podcast today. http://bit.ly/3u3uoxW

If culture is loosely defined as the way things get done, how might racial and ethnic cultural norms impact how Black and brown folks show up in work spaces, that historically were not designed to include them? Drs. Lonnie & Wendy welcome special guest Jason William Johnson to talk about the history, impact, and reach of Black culture and showing up at work "for the culture"! Discussion Insights: How does hip hop culture support our wellbeing in the workplace? When we think about work, how else is hip hop underutilized? How do we leverage the threads of social justice in hip hop culture for organizational justice? Connect with Dr. Edmonds & Dr. Morris on LinkedIn. Links in order: https://bit.ly/3B3uhqs http://bit.ly/3XrJKcZ Connect with Jason on LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonwilliamjohnson/ Review the discussion notes, questions, and takeaways on Flipboard. https://bit.ly/3WgXpDC Listen to Pfizer's "The Antigen" podcast today. https://bit.ly/3EIIUQD Listen to Pfizer's "Science Will Win" podcast today. http://bit.ly/3u3uoxW

For Black and brown professionals, work can be the polarizing experience where you can be celebrated for representing the 'underrepresented', while simultaneously being shunned and silenced for your representation. Drs. Lonnie & Wendy welcome special guest Dr. Rashida Govan to talk about how to stand in the fullness of your "Black power" while at work.  Discussion Insights: What does it mean to advocate for self at work? What happens at the intersection of self-advocacy and activism? How do we navigate the advocacy vs. professionalism debacle? Connect with Dr. Edmonds & Dr. Morris on LinkedIn. Links in order: https://bit.ly/3B3uhqs http://bit.ly/3XrJKcZ Connect with Dr. Govan on LinkedIn. https://bit.ly/454kOep Review the discussion notes, questions, and takeaways on Flipboard. https://bit.ly/3WgXpDC Listen to Pfizer's "The Antigen" podcast today. https://bit.ly/3EIIUQD Listen to Pfizer's "Science Will Win" podcast today. http://bit.ly/3u3uoxW

After an unprecedented summer of legislative actions that have rolled back recognition and representation for historically marginalized communities, what impact does this have on Black and brown communities navigating the workplace? Discussion Insights: What is affirmative action? Why should people at work care about affirmative action decisions relative to college admissions? Why is affirmative action divisive at work? How do we keep from drowning in the constant flow of affirmative action discussion? Connect with Dr. Edmonds & Dr. Morris on LinkedIn. Links in order: https://bit.ly/3B3uhqs http://bit.ly/3XrJKcZ Connect with Dr. Webster on LinkedIn. https://bit.ly/3AVbX3d Review the discussion notes, questions, and takeaways. https://bit.ly/3WgXpDC

We spend so much time at work; it's no wonder these interactions with coworkers, peers, and bosses, carry significant weight on our career but also our lives … almost feeling like a marriage! What happens when the love is gone? If you aren't careful, the power imbalance inherent in some workplace relationships, can make it difficult to navigate and have grave impact to you and your career. Join The Access Point hosts Dr. Lonnie Morris & Dr. Wendy M. Edmonds, and special guest Cecil Johnson, as they discuss further. Discussion Insights: (1) What are the parallels in personal and workplace relationship? (2) Are the tools for maintaining healthy personal relationships the same for workplace relationships with coworkers, peers, and bosses? (3) How do workplace inter-personal relationships evolve with hybrid work models and shifting attitudes of employees and employers about work? (4) How do you secure your career/brand amid the web of complex workplace dynamics? Connect with Dr. Edmonds & Dr. Morris on LinkedIn. Links in order: https://bit.ly/3B3uhqs http://bit.ly/3XrJKcZ Connect with Cecil on LinkedIn. https://bit.ly/3McmHOC Review the discussion notes, questions, and takeaways on Flipboard. https://bit.ly/3WgXpDC

There are paths and there are trails. One's made for you, one's created by you. One's perhaps paved, tested, and tried. The other can be rugged, uncharted, maybe even dangerous. They both get to the end goal, but the means are different. Join The Access Point hosts Dr. Lonnie Morris & Dr. Wendy M. Edmonds, and special guest Tiffany Spencer, as they discuss further. Insights: (1) What's the goal of work? (2) Is a predefined path helpful or hurtful? (3) What happens when the corporate path is no longer enough? (3) What precautions should we consider before deviating from the path? Connect with Dr. Edmonds & Dr. Morris on LinkedIn. Links in order: https://bit.ly/3B3uhqs http://bit.ly/3XrJKcZ Connect with Tiffany on LinkedIn. https://bit.ly/446UwZy Review the discussion notes, questions, and takeaways. https://bit.ly/3AvnAfI Listen to Pfizer's "The Antigen" podcast today. https://bit.ly/3EIIUQD Listen to Pfizer's "Science Will Win" podcast today. http://bit.ly/3u3uoxW

For many Black and brown professionals, it is no stranger to find yourself in spaces as the "only" in the room. Navigating and thriving in these spaces can feel like an additional burden, above and beyond the requirements of your role. In some ways, you are always visible, whether or not you want to be. Join The Access Point hosts Dr. Lonnie Morris & Dr. Wendy M. Edmonds, and special guest Bernard Guinyard, as they discuss further. Discussion insights: How do you leverage the visibility of your identity to truly shine and not crack under the pressure of the spotlight? Connect with Dr. Edmonds & Dr. Morris on LinkedIn. Links in order: https://bit.ly/3B3uhqs http://bit.ly/3XrJKcZ Connect with Bernard on LinkedIn. https://bit.ly/40k55Fr Review the discussion notes, questions, and takeaways. https://bit.ly/3GZE4jI Listen to Pfizer's "The Antigen" podcast today. https://bit.ly/3EIIUQD Listen to Pfizer's "Science Will Win" podcast today. http://bit.ly/3u3uoxW

It's usually the first thought that comes to mind when things go left ... Not Today! At work, depending on how extreme the situation might be, there might even be additional thoughts about exactly what you will say or do if pushed to the edge. Then you come back to reality and assess the risks and weigh the stakes. That's right, people being reckless! We all have them, whether external to your organization or internal. Someone whose demand for your product or service could sometimes lead to tense, if not disrespectful interactions. Join The Access Point hosts Dr. Lonnie Morris & Dr. Wendy M. Edmonds, and special guest Aundrae Parchment, as they dig deeper. Discussion insights: (1) How to defend yourself without your reaction overshadowing the instigating action? (2) How do you hold your employer accountable for the aggressions you might encounter from people as your are executing your job?  Connect with Dr. Edmonds & Dr. Morris on LinkedIn. Links in order: https://bit.ly/3B3uhqs http://bit.ly/3XrJKcZ Connect with Aundrae on LinkedIn. https://bit.ly/418QVsd Review the discussion notes, questions, and takeaways. https://bit.ly/3mtmM7X Listen to Pfizer's "The Antigen" podcast today. https://bit.ly/3EIIUQD Listen to Pfizer's "Science Will Win" podcast today. http://bit.ly/3u3uoxW

When it's time for tough conversations, usually related to your performance and progression in your workplace, an all too familiar experience is the breakdown of communication. All of a sudden, the person who should have the answers, can't provide them or the mark that you had to meet, is no longer sufficient measure. Join The Access Point hosts Dr. Lonnie Morris & Dr. Wendy M. Edmonds, and special guest Keahn Gary, for a riveting discussion. Discussion insights: (1) Why is it seemingly difficult to have direct conversations about value, performance, and career progression with Black and brown professionals. (2) What role do you need to play in fostering comfort and trust to support open and honest communication? (3) How do you hold your boss accountable for shifting the goalpost? (4) What do you do if nothing changes? Connect with Dr. Edmonds & Dr. Morris on LinkedIn. Links in order: https://bit.ly/3B3uhqs http://bit.ly/3XrJKcZ Connect with Keahn on LinkedIn. https://bit.ly/432QEbs Review the discussion notes, questions, and takeaways. https://bit.ly/417PucU Listen to Pfizer's "The Antigen" podcast today. https://bit.ly/3EIIUQD Listen to Pfizer's "Science Will Win" podcast today. http://bit.ly/3u3uoxW

Many aspects of Black and brown culture espouse a strong sense of community and embody the adage, "it takes a village". In the workplace, many Black and brown professionals desire community from Black and brown peers, and even use it as an indication of their ability to be successful in that environment. Join The Access Point hosts Dr. Lonnie Morris & Dr. Wendy M. Edmonds, and special guest Jarrett Arrington, for a riveting discussion. Discussion Insights: (1) What happens when community does not exist or is difficult to cultivate? (2) Do the ends justify the means for the ambitious trailblazer seeking to be "the first" in their workplace ecosystem? (3) is there any benefit to taking a "lone wolf" approach to navigating in your workplace? Connect with Dr. Edmonds & Dr. Morris on LinkedIn. Links in order: https://bit.ly/3B3uhqs http://bit.ly/3XrJKcZ Connect with Jarrett on LinkedIn. https://bit.ly/3JowWy7 Listen to Pfizer's "The Antigen" podcast today. https://bit.ly/3EIIUQD Listen to Pfizer's "Science Will Win" podcast today. http://bit.ly/3u3uoxW

In a relatively short period of time, there has been a seismic shift in the employer-employee dynamic. Just the other day, it seemed that fortune favored the employee. For many there was work-from-home, hybrid schedules, conversations that acknowledged equity, lots of "honest conversations" and quiet quitting. But with the surge of mass layoffs, return to work mandates and talks of economic recession, where does that leave you? Join The Access Point hosts Dr. Lonnie Morris & Dr. Wendy M. Edmonds, and special guest Josefina Magaña, for a riveting discussion. Insights: (1) what to expect if you are entering the job search right now, (2) what should be top of mind for maintaining you career momentum and (3) what opportunities should you seize while the world around you changes. Connect with Dr. Edmonds & Dr. Morris on LinkedIn. Links in order: https://bit.ly/3B3uhqs http://bit.ly/3XrJKcZ Connect with Josefina on LinkedIn. https://bit.ly/3Zz1Ytu Listen to Pfizer's "The Antigen" podcast today. https://bit.ly/3EIIUQD Listen to Pfizer's "Science Will Win" podcast today. http://bit.ly/3u3uoxW

We all fantasize about working in a pristine metropolis with lush resources, the latest technology, admirable culture practices, noble leaders and brilliant teammates. If you're lucky enough to get close to that in reality, the forcefield of your work oasis can be easily compromised by competing firms with similar tech, jockeying co-workers with personal vendettas, departing leaders who can no longer protect your interests, a dethroned peer-mentor, or even a consequential alliance. The Access Point hosts Dr. Edmonds & Dr. Morris welcome special guest Dr. Yvelle Lee to chat about how to show up and show out when the landscape of your work Wakanda is shifting. Connect with Dr. Edmonds & Dr. Morris on LinkedIn. Links in order: https://bit.ly/3B3uhqs http://bit.ly/3XrJKcZ Connect with Dr. Yvelle Lee on LinkedIn. http://bit.ly/3V5VfFo

Job stressing you out? We know there's at least one person you can't stand. And there's probably some process that gets on your nerves. Just thinking about it gives you a headache. Maybe nausea. Even body aches. You may not need a doctor ... you might need a new job! Work stress can negatively impact your mental and physical health. We'll examine how seemingly minor issues at work can lead to long-term trauma that follows you even if you change roles or jobs. Then we'll get you on a path for personal and organizational healing. The Access Point hosts Drs. Lonnie & Wendy welcome special guest Dr. Angel Acosta to discuss. Connect with Dr. Edmonds & Dr. Morris on LinkedIn. Links in order: https://bit.ly/3B3uhqs https://bit.ly/3B3Zp9g Connect with Dr. Angel Acosta on LinkedIn and Twitter. http://bit.ly/3tCd8Q9 http://bit.ly/3AnRm6w

We know a quick chat about race, equity, January 6th, sexual orientation, immigration, abortion, guns, social justice or a myriad of other topics can quickly escalate tensions and tempers. The Access Point hosts Drs. Lonnie & Wendy welcome special guests Reginald Benbow & Darren Swain to chat about how to bring your whole self and all your views to work without exacerbating the polarization that already exists. Organizations are naturally political arenas. Add power, conflict, and opinions and you may want to use your vote to get somebody off this island! Connect with Dr. Edmonds & Dr. Morris on LinkedIn. Links in order: https://bit.ly/3B3uhqs https://bit.ly/3B3Zp9g Connect with Reginald & Darren on LinkedIn. Links in order: https://bit.ly/3GTzdiA https://bit.ly/3TuyWaJ

Even as efforts have been made for various representations of gender parity in areas such as leadership and compensation, what really happens when Black and brown women become the boss? The Access Point hosts Drs. Lonnie & Wendy welcome special guest Dr. Cynthia Sims to chat about protecting your queendom, reigning over former peers, navigating work with other queens, and surviving the woman king if she acts less than regal. Connect with Dr. Edmonds & Dr. Morris on LinkedIn. Links in order: https://bit.ly/3B3uhqs https://bit.ly/3B3Zp9g Connect with Dr. Cynthia Sims on LinkedIn. https://bit.ly/3sT979x

Bosses get a bad rap. Sometimes they deserve it. In fact, a lot of times they do. If you think your boss sucks, you are not alone. The Access Point hosts Dr. Wendy M. Edmonds & Dr. Lonnie Morris welcome special guests Dr. Kevin Sansberry & Dr. David Sippio to unpack why you might feel that way, what you can do about it, and how to keep your job in the meantime. Connect with Dr. Edmonds & Dr. Morris on LinkedIn. Links in order: https://bit.ly/3B3uhqs https://bit.ly/3B3Zp9g Connect with special guests Dr. Kevin Sansberry & Dr. David Sippio on LinkedIn. Links in order:  https://bit.ly/3WjG3FZ https://bit.ly/3W4mIIx

Careers are akin to a long journey. Today, perhaps more than ever, there is no expectation that where you start your career (discipline, employer, etc.), is where you ought to end. The Access Point Hosts Dr. Wendy M. Edmonds & Dr. Lonnie Morris welcome special guest Dr. Max Bunmi Pense, a business psychologist & Managing Partner at Kuvora, to The Access Point. Discussion insights: What happens when the vision of "tomorrow's you" feels wildly out of touch with where you are today? How do you function through the disconnect, while also making the moves towards tomorrow's you? Connect with Dr. Edmonds & Dr. Morris on LinkedIn. Links in order: https://bit.ly/3B3uhqs https://bit.ly/3B3Zp9g Connect with special guest Dr. Max Bunmi Pense on LinkedIn.  https://bit.ly/3yVb3Sq

No workplace is without conflict, yet how Black and brown professionals interact with conflict could have amplified repercussions. Hosts Dr. Wendy M. Edmonds & Dr. Lonnie Morris welcome special guest Dr. Nikki Coleman to the show to discuss further. Insights: How do you deal with conflict and confrontation without falling into stereotypical tropes? How do you safely advocate for yourself when naming the harm that happens in the workplace? What additional tools exist to safely navigate toxic workplace environments and interactions? Connect with Dr. Edmonds & Dr. Morris on LinkedIn. Links in order: https://bit.ly/3B3uhqs https://bit.ly/3B3Zp9g Connect with special guest Dr. Nikki Coleman on LinkedIn.  https://bit.ly/3O12Odk

Hosts Dr. Wendy M. Edmonds & Dr. Lonnie Morris welcome special guest Dr. Terry Kidd, Vice President for Strategic Planning, Research, Technology & Innovation at St. Augustine's University, to the show to engage in a discussion centered around aligning personal values with organizational culture. Organizational culture and its role in fostering belonging and wellness continues to permeate workplace conversations. In the vein of 'bringing your whole self to work', a central premise there would be personal values and how they shape and inform who we are and our relationship with work. Discussion insights - How to determine alignment between your personal values and an organization's culture? How do you safely navigate in organizations and honor your values? What should you do when the organizational culture/ways of working no longer align with your personal values? Listen to the full episode to find out! Connect with Dr. Edmonds & Dr. Morris on LinkedIn. Links in order: https://bit.ly/3B3uhqs https://bit.ly/3B3Zp9g Connect with special guest Dr. Terry Kidd on LinkedIn.  https://bit.ly/3SF2m6L

Hosts Dr. Wendy M. Edmonds & Dr. Lonnie Morris welcome special guest J.R. McDonald to kick Season 4 off in style. New season means new energy. We're preparing to "fall forward" with intention and momentum as the seasons change. We consider two early September occasions and their meaning for the employees and the workforce: (1) National Labor Day - to recognize employee contributions to America's strength, prosperity and well-being and (2) National Boss Employee Exchange Day - for which managers and employers are encouraged to switch roles for the day to better understand each other's plight. #BossEmployeeExchangeDay. Discussion insights - why do these exist? What do we learn? Symbolism vs. reality? Connect with Dr. Edmonds & Dr. Morris on LinkedIn. Links in order: https://bit.ly/3B3uhqs https://bit.ly/3B3Zp9g Connect with special guest J.R. McDonald - all of his contact information can be found on his website. https://bit.ly/3dPw2yP

The Access Point hosts Dr. Wendy M. Edmonds & Dr. Lonnie Morris welcome special guests Kyndall Peele & J. Bobbe Frasier, Jr. on this installment of The Access Point! This episode features an in-depth conversation around mental health, wellness, and navigating corporate spaces from a place of strength. Connect with Dr. Edmonds & Dr. Morris on LinkedIn. Links in order: https://bit.ly/3B3uhqs https://bit.ly/3B3Zp9g Connect with special guests Kyndall Peele & J. Bobbe Frasier on LinkedIn. Links in order: https://bit.ly/3Ty7ABN https://bit.ly/3e1Kp2A

Our hosts Dr. Wendy M. Edmonds & Dr. Lonnie Morris welcome special guest Jeremy Hudson on this episode of The Access Point! This episode serves as a "summer intern check-in" - what's needed to coach and shepherd the next generation of Black and brown professionals? Find out by listening to the episode! Connect with Wendy, Lonnie, & Jeremy.

Our hosts Dr. Wendy M. Edmonds & Dr. Lonnie Morris welcome special guest Jamaal Boykin on this episode of The Access Point! Allyship, Pride and LGBT in 2022 - how should Black and brown professionals show up? Listen to the episode to find out! Connect with Wendy & Lonnie. Wendy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drwendymedmonds Lonnie: https://twitter.com/leadership_dr

Our hosts Dr. Wendy M. Edmonds & Dr. Lonnie Morris return on a brand new season of The Access Point! In this premiere episode they jump into "the halftime report" - what's top of mind for Black and brown professionals in corporate spaces? Listen to the episode to find out! Connect with Wendy & Lonnie. Wendy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drwendymedmonds Lonnie: https://twitter.com/leadership_dr

Our hosts Dr. Wendy M. Edmonds, Dr. Lonnie Morris and Debra Hunter Johnson, J.D. reflect on the first half of Season 1 of The Access Point: Thursday edition, with highlights from their favorite conversations. Want to know more about our LinkedIn Learning courses? Check them out! https://bit.ly/3k4havy Check out full episodes of The Access Point, video included. https://bit.ly/3dynLN3 Connect with Wendy, Lonnie and Debra. Wendy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drwendymedmonds Lonnie: https://twitter.com/leadership_dr Debra: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debrahunterjohnson/ Interested in supporting Living Corporate? Check out our Support page. https://bit.ly/3egO3Dk

Brandon Gordon and Julia Rock reflect on the first half of Season 3 of The Access Point … the guests who joined us, and highlights from our favorite conversations. Want to know more about our LinkedIn Learning courses? Check them out! https://bit.ly/3k4havy Check out full episodes of The Access Point, video included. https://bit.ly/3dynLN3 Interested in supporting Living Corporate? Check out our Support page. https://bit.ly/3egO3Dk

Today, at any given time, there could be 4-5 generations converging in the workplace, each shaped by defining moments in history and related norms driving their outlook on life. As the newest entrants to the workforce, Gen-Z can easily be branded as innovators or troublemakers. Join The Access Point hosts Dr. Lonnie Morris and Dr. Wendy M. Edmonds to learn how and when to say “no” in the workplace without damaging your reputation or career.  Want to know more about our LinkedIn Learning courses? Check them out! https://bit.ly/3k4havy Check out full episodes of The Access Point, video included. https://bit.ly/3dynLN3 Interested in supporting Living Corporate? Check out our Support page. https://bit.ly/3egO3Dk

It's 2021 and we know that for many young Black and brown professionals, the relationship with the workplace is not limited to giving value to large established organizations. Entrepreneurship, creating value, is also top of mind. Julia Rock breaks down all things entrepreneurship with our guests Sherman Joseph and Preston Williams of Sherman-Preston and provides insight on forging your own path! Want to know more about our LinkedIn Learning courses? Check them out! https://bit.ly/3k4havy Check out full episodes of The Access Point, video included. https://bit.ly/3dynLN3 Interested in supporting Living Corporate? Check out our Support page. https://bit.ly/3egO3Dk

“If you are silent about your pain, they will kill you and say you enjoyed it”. This quote by Zora Neale Hurston summarizes this week's exciting discussion. Join Dr. Wendy M. Edmonds, Dr. Lonnie Morris and Debra Hunter Johnson, J.D. to learn how and when to say “no” in the workplace without damaging your reputation or career.  Want to know more about our LinkedIn Learning courses? Check them out! https://bit.ly/3k4havy Check out full episodes of The Access Point, video included. https://bit.ly/3dynLN3 Interested in supporting Living Corporate? Check out our Support page. https://bit.ly/3egO3Dk

This episode of The Access Point aired on Election Day, and many jurisdictions were going to the polls. Politics is everywhere; it is especially prevalent in the workplace. Join our hosts Brandon Gordon & Julia Rock for a discussion that uncovers “office politics” and the nuances for Black and brown professionals! Want to know more about our LinkedIn Learning courses? Check them out! https://bit.ly/3k4havy Check out full episodes of The Access Point, video included. https://bit.ly/3dynLN3 Interested in supporting Living Corporate? Check out our Support page. https://bit.ly/3egO3Dk

Many of you may resonate with this, you are early into charting your career, but every role that interests you also wants prior experience. How do you escape this vicious cycle? Join our hosts Brandon Gordon & Julia Rock for a discussion that gets you past a major frustration for most early job seekers.  Want to know more about our LinkedIn Learning courses? Check them out! https://bit.ly/3k4havy Check out full episodes of The Access Point, video included. https://bit.ly/3dynLN3 Interested in supporting Living Corporate? Check out our Support page. https://bit.ly/3egO3Dk

Tech skills will get you those first two promotions. Soft skills will take you to the top. Debra Hunter Johnson (she/ her/hers) & Wendy M. Edmonds, PhD will dissect this hard truth and share the attributes needed for personal and professional success. Want to know more about our LinkedIn Learning courses? Check them out! https://bit.ly/3k4havy Check out full episodes of The Access Point, video included. https://bit.ly/3dynLN3 Interested in supporting Living Corporate? Check out our Support page. https://bit.ly/3egO3Dk

Join The Access Point for a fun social experiment. Our hosts Brandon Gordon & Julia Rock meet Kaleb Yates, a recent graduate of Texas State University, and discuss his career journey to date since leaving his university campus. Our hosts will dissect his experience and offer thoughtful perspectives that you have come to expect from The Access Point! Want to know more about our LinkedIn Learning courses? Check them out! https://bit.ly/3k4havy Connect with Kaleb on LinkedIn. https://bit.ly/3DVGvjL Check out full episodes of The Access Point, video included. https://bit.ly/3dynLN3 Interested in supporting Living Corporate? Check out our Support page. https://bit.ly/3egO3Dk

Do you have this powerful weapon in your toolkit? The one that allows you to keep stress to a minimum, places resources at your finger tip and expands your base of power exponentially? Join your Thursday edition Access Point hosts Wendy M. Edmonds, PhD, Lonnie R. Morris, Jr., Ph.D. and Debra Hunter Johnson to find out how to access this secret weapon if you don't already have it.  Want to know more about our LinkedIn Learning courses? Check them out! https://bit.ly/3k4havy Check out full episodes of The Access Point, video included. https://bit.ly/3dynLN3 Interested in supporting Living Corporate? Check out our Support page. https://bit.ly/3egO3Dk

Interviewing has evolved to become more than just a step in the talent acquisition process. It's now a highly coveted skill for job seekers to master. This week, we will jump into the nuances of the behavioral interview. Host Brandon Gordon also welcomes two special guests to the show this week, Zahra Barikbin and Nadine Mullings!  Want to know more about our LinkedIn Learning courses? Check them out! https://bit.ly/3k4havy Check out full episodes of The Access Point, video included. https://bit.ly/3dynLN3 Interested in supporting Living Corporate? Check out our Support page. https://bit.ly/3egO3Dk

Everyone talks about the importance of networking and building relationships. This week, our hosts Brandon Gordon & Julia Rock share practical tips and examples to help college students build and cultivate authentic, meaningful professional relationships. This episode also features a special guest, Reginald Benbow! Reginald is running to represent Maryland's 43rd District in the State House of Delegates. Additionally, he is a consultant with PwC Consulting Solutions. As always, check the show notes to find out more! Want to know more about our LinkedIn Learning courses? Check them out! https://bit.ly/3k4havy Connect with Reginald on LinkedIn. https://bit.ly/3GTzdiA Check out full episodes of The Access Point, video included. https://bit.ly/3dynLN3 Interested in supporting Living Corporate? Check out our Support page. https://bit.ly/3egO3Dk

Careers aren't always linear. Over the course of your career journey, you will undoubtedly encounter moments where you will be presented with "another way." When and how do you pivot, and not lose forward momentum in the process? Join Wendy M. Edmonds, PhD, Lonnie R. Morris, Jr., Ph.D. and Debra Hunter Johnson as they discuss key themes to consider when navigating career pivots and strategies to emerge successfully on the other side.  Want to know more about our LinkedIn Learning courses? Check them out! https://bit.ly/3k4havy Check out full episodes of The Access Point, video included. https://bit.ly/3dynLN3 Interested in supporting Living Corporate? Check out our Support page. https://bit.ly/3egO3Dk

This is the podcast adaptation of the Season 3 kickoff of The Access Point! This season, Brandon Gordon will be joined by a new co-host! Julia Rock is excited to help you get clear on what you want to be known for, and being intentional about that as you plan for your career. “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Our hosts reframe that question to drive more personal alignment … -who- do you want to be when you grow up? Want to know more about our LinkedIn Learning courses? Check them out! https://bit.ly/3k4havy Check out full episodes of The Access Point, video included. https://bit.ly/3dynLN3 Interested in supporting Living Corporate? Check out our Support page. https://bit.ly/3egO3Dk

This is the podcast adaptation of the third episode of The Access Point! Part of the Living Corporate network, The Access Point is a weekly webinar preparing Black and brown college students for the workforce. If you're looking to jump-start your career, this is content you want to follow. Today's episode features special guest Mark Reyna - check the show notes to learn more about him.  Want to know more about our LinkedIn Learning courses? Check them out! https://bit.ly/3k4havy Check out full episodes of The Access Point, video included. https://bit.ly/3dynLN3 Connect with Mark on LinkedIn. https://bit.ly/2Gg7HBf Interested in supporting Living Corporate? Check out our Support page. https://bit.ly/3egO3Dk

This is the podcast adaptation of the first episode of The Access Point! Meet the hosts of the first two seasons of The Access Point. Part of the Living Corporate network, The Access Point is a weekly webinar preparing Black and brown college students for the workforce. If you're looking to jump-start your career, this is content you want to follow. Want to know more about our LinkedIn Learning courses? Check them out! https://bit.ly/3k4havy Check out full episodes of The Access Point, video included. http://bit.ly/3dynLN3 Interested in supporting Living Corporate? Check out our Support page. https://bit.ly/3egO3Dk

This is the podcast adaptation of the second episode of The Access Point! Part of the Living Corporate network, The Access Point is a weekly webinar preparing Black and brown college students for the workforce. If you're looking to jump-start your career, this is content you want to follow. Want to know more about our LinkedIn Learning courses? Check them out! https://bit.ly/3k4havy Check out full episodes of The Access Point, video included. http://bit.ly/3dynLN3 Get to know Tristan Layfield, Tiffany Waddell Tate, Mike Yates, and Brandon Gordon. Links in order. http://bit.ly/2G7d6HK https://bit.ly/3ktnPOb https://bit.ly/2FErryj https://bit.ly/3hAKiY4 Interested in supporting Living Corporate? Check out our Support page. https://bit.ly/3egO3Dk