The Access Point

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?

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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?

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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? 

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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?

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Review the discussion notes, questions, and takeaways.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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