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Today's bobblehead giveaway represents an icon in D.C., Virginia Ali of Ben's Chili Bowl. Learn more about the connection between Ali, Ben's Chili Bowl and MLK.

THE TERM ‘COWBOY’ " IS ROOTED IN BLACK HISTORY Regardless of what Hollywood and mainstream culture show us, Black cowboys were not a rare spectacle on the range, and the profession was an opportunity to experience freedom and survive racism. Post-Civil War, approximately one out of four cowboys was Black. Most held occupations such as bodyguards, nurses, and cooks, as they accompanied white riders on their travels. But Black cowboy culture is much deeper than that. In American history, white cowboys were originally called cowhands, while Black cowhands were called Cowboys. The cow from cowhand was intertwined with the racist, derogatory term “boy” often used against Black men to shame and demean their social standing. However, Black cowhands were far from childlike in their skillsets. Throughout the 1800s, Black cowboys obtained their expertise through performing tasks that employers or slave owners wouldn’t or didn’t have the skill sets to do, such as taming wild horses, rounding up herds of livestock, and traveling through rough terrain. Black cowboys still exist all across the country today, and their work helped shape this country. Their story also reminds us of an important truth: we should always be the ones to tell our stories because we cannot trust others to speak for us. #americanhistory #africanamericanhistory

Knowing your audience often fuels ideas so obvious it feels like you’re not even being creative. But these ideas will have a lasting impact because they resonate deeply with your audience. #marketing #creativity #audienceinsight

In addition to generating millions of $ /mo, brands like Blissy, Javy, Miracle & Jones Road have something in common. They run most of their traffic to these “pre-sales” pages. Also known as listicle. They must do it for a reason, it works. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to create a banger listicle.

The best leaders lead with love. They are kind and care for their teams, and will always look to put them in the best situations to succeed. They don't lead through fear, and they certainly don't take a "my way or the highway" approach. They will listen, and share why what they are doing is best for the team’s growth – even if it is a tough or unpopular decision.   The way Dan Campbell speaks to his team here, you can tell that he is a coach who LOVES his team. It should be no surprise that he's gotten his team to buy into what he's building.   #leadership #love #trust

What would happen if we began highlighting #good? How do we return to high #morals, being our brothers and sisters keeper? When we xoncern ourselves with justice and love for #Humanity, how will it impact our #leadership? #OrganizationalDevelopment? #Culture? Our #children are watching and they will learn from us? The question is will they learn #good or #evil, #right or #wrong? https://lnkd.in/e7u72X4V

Trevor: What is the most common characteristic that gets people to where they want to go? Oprah: People get to where they want to go because they know where they want to go. Most people do what they think they should do or what other people think they should do. Ask yourself what you really want to do, and it will get you where you want to go. Clear the chaos in your head. https://lnkd.in/dkRtwEij

I love listening to Dan Campbell, every time I find another clip on the net somewhere - there is always some small gold nugget of truth, of wisdom, and passion in it. The problem in business today, is there are oh so few leaders who will put it all out there, put everything on the line, and risk it all. Not being reckless - but taking calculated risk outside of our comfort zones! My observation over many decades - there are too many employees, too many managers, and too many executives who just want to play the game and survive to the next 'game'. Just hang on to the job, hang on to the title, hang on to the office and the perks. Always jockeying for position or planning the next moves to the next promotion - instead of working to create legendary legacies for their colleagues, their companies, their clients and customers. May we model the spirit and ethic of Dan Campbell, and regardless of our position or station in life - may we play like LIONS! #leadership