Author Archives: Priscilla Douglas

Q:  I recognized him right away. I am not surprised–I work with him and he is a real *%#*.  I didn’t respond to @YesYoureRacist tweet and provide his name, I froze.  Help!  A:   I can understand why you froze. This … Continue reading →

By Priscilla H. Douglas Q:  I am a graduate of UVA and watched the mayhem unfold. I feel totally helpless.   What can I do to make a difference? A:  I can appreciate that you feel helpless but I suspect … Continue reading →

Q: I can’t tear myself away from the constant stream of news alerts. Frankly, it’s throwing me off my game. How do I cope? A: You are not alone! The whole country—indeed the world—is on the receiving end of the … Continue reading →

By Priscilla H. Douglas C-Suite  Advisor: Yvonne Jackson former chair of the board, Spelman College “I believe in the law of attraction. If you are clear about your goals and where you are headed you will build support systems that … Continue reading →

Q: My global clients won’t openly discuss the US political situation and I don’t either.  However, US politics are the elephant in the room.  Our brand strength rests on “truth, beauty and the American way” and now it seems much … Continue reading →

Arthur and Gwen are both viewed as smart and hard working. However, hard work is not enough to get to the next level. In fact, “He’s a hard  worker” becomes a catch-all phrase that can obscure the unique skill, talent,  … Continue reading →

Q:  My boss wants to see me in her office at the end of this week and I am thinking the worse:  laid off or fired! A:  There is a big difference between being laid off and being fired.  There … Continue reading →

Today it is important to remember that “WE” are the people– a fact easily obscured  by I, me and selfies.  Our values as Americans–liberty, justice, freedom, tolerance and inclusiveness–are expressed and lived as “we the people”. We are not a selfish people; we … Continue reading →

Q:  I attended a client event with my boss and was taken aback by the over-the-top antics.  I thought—is this really happening? When we returned, my boss said, “What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas.”  I thought—Vegas, no! The Godfather … Continue reading →

Let’s look at the temptation to overachieve. Many people believe that they have to work twice as hard as anyone else in order to be recognized and promoted over members of the dominant group. There can even be an “I’ll  … Continue reading →