Baxter's Buzz

During this #MindfulnessMondays chat, Sharonda Simmons, the founder of Thrive and Shine, LLC, shares her opinions on the myth of multi-tasking. She advises us on how to prioritize with so many different things vying for our attention and dealing with perfectionist tendencies. #BaxtersBuzz

Is success scarier than failure? Are people, in general, more comfortable in NOT achieving? Erika Lewis, founder of the Erika Monae' Group,  and I talk about the unknowns that come along with success.  Erika also talks about how companies are recruiting new talent in this more virtual environment. #BaxtersBuzz

Jerome Crawford, Director of Legal Operations and Social Equity at Pleasantrees, talks about his two, distinct roles in the organization and why social equity is so important to him and the rest of leadership. #BaxtersBuzz

Sharri Watkins, founder of 4-Dimension Consulting, talks about being Black in HR and the importance of having others to lean on. She also talks about her experience being a mentee and a mentor. #BaxtersBuzz

We've all heard some terrible stories about doing business with close friends/family. But there are also many great stories about loved-ones flourishing in business together. What are your thoughts? #BaxtersBuzz

Melissa Mueller-Douglas, LMSW, founder of MYRetreat, talks about her path to becoming a therapist and some of her awesome experiences along the way. Through mindfulness, Melissa is empowering her clients by connecting them to themselves. #BaxtersBuzz

Amy Forehand, founder of the Forehand Company, talks about who's ultimately in charge of the culture at an organization and the role that Human Resources plays. #BaxtersBuzz

Sharri Watkins, the founder of 4-Dimensions Consulting, talks about taking ownership of issues and holding yourself accountable in business. It's about aligning your departmental goals with the organization's. It's not one or the other. God answers our prayers in many ways and in this clip I also thank Sharri for inspiring me. #BaxtersBuzz

For most of us, there are no shortcuts to success. Failure is an integral part of success and it's a part of the process that we must accept and build upon. #BaxtersBuzz

Recently, I talked about about collaborative goals for 2021, but you're not off the hook! Don't be completely dependent on others to carry YOUR project. It's a recipe for disaster. #BaxtersBuzz