The Access Point

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.

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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?

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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?

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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!

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Connect with special guest Dr. Terry Kidd on LinkedIn. 

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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?

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Connect with special guest J.R. McDonald - all of his contact information can be found on his website.

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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.

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Connect with special guests Kyndall Peele & J. Bobbe Frasier on LinkedIn. Links in order:

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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.

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