Author Archives: Priscilla Douglas

Q.  Social justice and activism are a part of my DNA.  When I saw medical schools staging a 15½-minute “die in” for Eric Garner and Michael Brown, I realized that the only sector not protesting is business.  I accept that … Continue reading →

Q.  As far as I am concerned, December is finished and I am not motivated to start anything new. Truth be told:  I am mentally exhausted.  Is it OK to coast until the end of the month and begin 2015 … Continue reading →

Q.  This is the first holiday season without my mom; now both my parents are gone.  She died in February and my father passed three years ago.  At work, I pretend I have the holiday spirit but inside I feel … Continue reading →

Q:  I am interviewing for a new opportunity and don’t want to make the same mistakes that I made in my previous firm.  Yes, I will own up that I am a bit bull-headed when it comes to taking advice.  … Continue reading →

Q.  My parents live in Liberia and when my colleagues joke about Ebola I don’t speak out–I cringe.  They know I am African but the jokes keep coming.  Should I say something? A.  Let me preface my answer by hoping … Continue reading →

Q:  When I asked my colleague to cover for me so that I could vote, she just rolled her eyes and said that I should only ask her to cover when it is important.  She is my only backup–what should … Continue reading →

A:   My teammates have been planning their costumes for weeks and will celebrate as a group—and not just October 31, but the whole darn weekend! I am not into Halloween—what do I do? Q:  it seems that each year Halloween … Continue reading →

Question:  Should I apply for the White House Fellowship?  From reading Getting There & Staying There I know that the program was a pivot point in your career. Answer:   The short answer is “Yes apply, especially if you want to … Continue reading →

Q.  The market tanked and there is no way that I am going to make my numbers.  Falling short means no bonus?  Should I start looking for a new job? A.  You have my attention—I will start right in with … Continue reading →