Claytine Nisbett's Blog, page 7
March 22, 2017
I am secretly NOT happy for you. (When women don’t support each other.)
“Girl, you will not believe! I got the job I applied for!” “That’s nice,” came an unenthusiastic response. “Everything ok?” “Yes, I am just a bit tired. Anyway, I am happy for you. We will talk more about it later.” “AHHHH. He proposed! I am getting married!” “You are?!! That’s great!” she replied, rolling her eyes … Continue reading I am secretly NOT happy for you. (When women don’t support each other.)
March 12, 2017
New Novel Coming Soon!: LIFE AS JOSEPHINE
Engaging, Lively, and Culturally Rich! Life As Josephine takes place in the 1990s, chronicling the formative years of a strong-willed Bronx, New York teenager, Josephine Peters. Josephine is confident and self-assured but feels misunderstood by her mother Frances. She rocks her hair naturally, in afros and twists, during a time when it was not so popular, especially … Continue reading New Novel Coming Soon!: LIFE AS JOSEPHINE
January 17, 2017
Entrepreneurship: Just Do It! Quick encouragement for entrepreneurial women
Don’t feel like reading? Click Link to YouTube video on this topic: LINK TO YOUTUBE VIDEO RECONDITION YOUR MIND You must recondition your mind to thank that it is not unusual to start a business. Society makes us think that the odd thing to do is to start a business. Start thinking that the odd … Continue reading Entrepreneurship: Just Do It! Quick encouragement for entrepreneurial women
May 18, 2016
LEAD FROM WHERE YOU ARE !
Have you ever looked at your current manager or supervisor and thought, “I can do such a better job than them?” Maybe you feel all they ever do is order people around and they don’t have the proper skills to do their job effectively. The fact of the matter is most of us have had … Continue reading LEAD FROM WHERE YOU ARE !
March 28, 2016
“Where Would I Take My Shame?” (An Account of Rape)
…he took hold of her and said to her, “Come lie with me, my sister.” But she answered him, “No, my brother, do not force me, for no such things should be done in Israel. Do not do this disgraceful thing!… However, he would not heed her voice; and being stronger than she, he forced her and … Continue reading “Where Would I Take My Shame?” (An Account of Rape)
March 23, 2016
Encouragement 101: Self-Centered
Many of us may not know (or acknowledge) it but we can be very self-centered. When anything happens we think of how it affects US/ME/I/MY first before we give a thought to the situation as a whole. I am guilty as charged. If you would have asked me several weeks ago, I would have said, “Me, … Continue reading Encouragement 101: Self-Centered
March 21, 2016
Your Job Does Not Determine Your Leadership Potential
Many people, maybe a majority of people, have the false believe that where you work and your position determines if you have the potential to be a leader. For instance, how many people would say that they see a cashier at the local .99 cents store or the garbage man/woman as a leader?!! Let me … Continue reading Your Job Does Not Determine Your Leadership Potential
September 9, 2015
A Phenomenal Woman
Recently, I interviewed Ms. Cheryl Johnson. Well, I emailed her some interview questions, being that we reside in different countries and all. Amidst her already scheduled vacation and the pressures of a new semester she took time out to answer the questions. Thanks Chreyl! Cheryl is what I refer to as a phenomenal woman. She played … Continue reading A Phenomenal Woman
