Wendy’s Window

Over the years one of the greatest lessons I have learned is that sometimes the cost of something does not always represent the totally price. Before you say yes to something make sure you count the cost of your next decision. Some of the costs you may have to consider go beyond financial. Other things may include emotional, relational, time, and purpose costs. Have you walked into a store, looked at the price tag on an item, and thought to yourself you could afford it. Then

Recently my husband and I were having a thoughtful conversation about the celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary. Like millions of Americans, we watched the specials on television, reflected on historical accounts that aired on PBS and despite all our imperfections and injustices we are both proud Americans. My husband even calls me a patriot because I do love our country. Although, right now, I am not sure if I feel like Sistah Soulja and reminiscent of the Black Power M

There are seasons in life when it feels as though everything has come to a standstill. The promotion you hoped for never comes. Your business is not growing as quickly as you planned. Some of your relationships become strained, your finances have tightened, and you feel like your dreams are delayed. Even worse, sometimes the greatest obstacle is not outside of us, it resides inside our own minds. We become stuck and it is not because we are not smart or talented enough, but b

"You cannot move confidently into the future if you do not understand where you come from." - Coach Wendy Gladney I am not interested in rewriting history to make people feel guilty. Nor am I interested in rewriting history to make people comfortable. I am interested in preserving history, so people understand the sacrifices, struggles, faith, and perseverance that helped build this country. History lives in people. Not just presidents, monuments, or documents. My paternal gr

Somewhere along the journey, many women received a message that was never meant for them. We were told that if we wanted to succeed, we needed to toughen up. If we wanted to be respected, we needed to be louder. If we wanted to lead, we needed to be harder. If we wanted to be taken seriously, we needed to stop being so emotional, so compassionate, so nurturing, so tender. In other words, we were taught that softness was a liability. I disagree. One of the greatest lessons I h

Occasionally a leader emerges whose journey is about more than personal achievement, it becomes a symbol of progress, possibility, and purpose for an entire community. Such is the case with Cynthia Mitchell Heard, President and CEO of the Los Angeles Urban League. As the first woman to lead the organization in nearly a century of service, Heard is not simply making history; she is building upon it. Her leadership reflects a powerful truth: when preparation meets purpose, barr