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Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Jun 14, 20193 min read
When They See Us
They say anger can’t fuel creativity. I say watch Director Ava DuVernay’s docuseries When They See Us. I found myself experiencing every...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
May 17, 20193 min read
Gentrification on the Palm Trees
The weather is warm all year long. Palm trees line many of the streets. The traffic is notorious, but people flock to the city every day....
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Apr 19, 20193 min read
I Commit
It has not been perfect. I will continue to face some challenges. Regardless of the circumstances, I commit to making this work. As you...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Apr 12, 20193 min read
4 Nipsey and 615 Others
After finishing Capoeira class last week, I heard the name Nipsey for the first time. A student of mine said his name after I announced...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Apr 5, 20193 min read
Playing in the Light
What does it take to be a Mestre? A Mestre is what people in the Capoeira community call the senior or Master teachers. To earn the title...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Mar 15, 20192 min read
1 Law of Power
Today I finished Robert Greene’s book, The 48 Laws of Power. This week is the second time I have attempted to read all 478 pages. The...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Jan 25, 20193 min read
Leadership Goals and Trump's 2019
It's that time of year. The season where some of us have identified goals to accomplish over the next twelve months. Creating goals and...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Jan 4, 20193 min read
Five to Grow in 2019 and Beyond
Last year presented many teachable moments. Through wins and losses, 2018, taught me about success in marriage, fatherhood,...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Dec 28, 20183 min read
#birdbox and Your Goals
Without spoiling the movie, I want to share with you a takeaway from Netflix’s popular film Bird Box that can help you meet your 2019...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Dec 7, 20183 min read
Hiking Outdoors and Discovering Within
X Marks the Spot on Signal Hill Last weekend I went on a hike. It was not an ordinary walk in the woods. Indeed, it was transformative....
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Nov 16, 20184 min read
Thinking, Deciding, and Acting!
Do you want to begin a business? Is entrepreneurialism calling you every day as you clock-in at your job? The advice I am going to offer...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Oct 26, 20182 min read
Happy Friday and Monday!
It’s Friday! Yes, and I want you to start thinking about Monday. Did I just kill your vibe? I want to help you, so please just read on...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Oct 7, 20182 min read
Coworkers, Friendships, and Impressions
Take a minute. Imagine this is your first day at a new job. Close your eyes and picture yourself walking around the office to introduce...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Sep 23, 20182 min read
Bored And Working
Have you ever been bored at work? I have. How do you overcome boredom while at work? Do you scroll on social media? Perhaps, you decide...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Sep 1, 20183 min read
Antigua Expectations and Reality
Before I arrived in Antigua and Barbuda, I pictured evening walks on the beach with my family, a picturesque home, and an employment...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Aug 17, 20183 min read
Working and New Priorities
It’s been about two weeks since I resumed working for someone other than myself. For the past two years, I focused my efforts on building...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Aug 4, 20183 min read
Dad, True Stories, & New Opportunities
When I was a child, I loved to spend time with my dad. We played basketball together and often I would tag along with him as he ran...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Jul 21, 20184 min read
Mexico and The Change Within
Looking out the window of my family room and seeing our vecinos, neighbors, I began to think about how much I will miss Mexico. I moved...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Jul 7, 20183 min read
Luke Cage for President in 2020
On Friday, June 27, at 8:09 pm, I received a text message. Although it was the start of the weekend, I was getting ready for bed in...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Jun 9, 20183 min read
Friendships, Service, and Leadership
The following is not an exaggerated account of the exchanges between my friends and me. It is an accurate reflection of the conversations...
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