Inspire, Inform & Educate
may - june 15 2011
51
Edition
Mastering your Craft
INSIDE
Education as Professional as a Professional Development Tool By Christina R. Grochett To help employees build their leadership skills, more companies are investing in professional development and training programs. PAGE 7
Connecting to Older Americans By Nikitia Johnson Older Americans Month (May) is an occasion to show appreciation and support for our seniors as they continue to enrich and strengthen our communities. PAGE 19
Jason Freeman & MR. D-MARS MR. D-MARS & ??????????
“Mastering others is strength. Mastering yourself is true power” - Lao Tzu Network Yourself and Business By Dr. David Jones Networking is about making a Connection with a person and taking it beyond the business card. PAGE 27
Gwen Gistarb Author, Teacher & Speaker
Don Smith Missouri City Juneteenth Foundation
What does it Mean to be a Master in Your Craft? By Candye Hinton
African American Leaders
A master is confident but not cocky, knowledgeable without being a know- it-all, and is committed to making a difference
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee and Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. push the importance of African American involvement in Energy and Technology
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100 Black Men Gala “It Takes A Village”
See pg. 42