Converting Office spaces into apartments is underway in DC. Is this a signal that office properties in the nation won't experience a rebound, at least in the near future? Of course, it is too early to be sure. The key determining factor is policymakers' decisions. The DC government...
This past Thursday, I attended an event organized by the Ethiopian Community Center in Maryland. The event was held at Montgomery College, which serves the immigrant communities in Montgomery County. The center reported what they had been doing and fielded some questions from participants. Though I knew the...
Why Should We Create and Sustain a Truly Inclusive and Equitable Culture Yesterday, I facilitated one of my favorite workshops, DEI, for a client in the DMV area. I love this theme (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) because I'm a devout student of culture. Every opportunity like...
Dealing with ambiguities comfortably and without compromising your core principles If you're a senior leader or entrepreneur who has already scaled, you know what I'm talking about. You've been there and done that. If you don't want to advance your career and leadership, forget about it. If...
After a few years of MIA, I’m excited to return to the media business. As some of you may know, between 2013 and 2016, I produced a weekly show on leadership and personal development at one of our Ethiopian community media platforms. Between 2018 and COVID-19,...
