Jamal Lloyd Johnson

  These are troubling times, to say the least. Jamal Lloyd Johnson | We are confronting the most widespread, extensive, global health emergency in at least 100 years. Our economy is staggering like a boxer battered into delirium. Opinions have become "facts." Social unrest is boiling. Political "discourse" (such as it is), centered around the removal or retention of arguably the most controversial, divisive, polarizing administration anyone can remember; has devolved to that of a couple of three-year-olds shouting "You're a poo-poo head!" "No, your face is!" It feels like we're together, untethered in a 1950s rusty, claptrap old school bus; sans seatbelts, careening down a potholed mountain roadway, out of control, hanging on for dear life while screaming in terror for someone to save us as we hurl towards a cliff on November 3. We're hoping we don't go over the edge; assuming all will eventually be okay. Yet, that grating, i...

  Happiness Is A Choice Jamal Lloyd Johnson | How To Be Happy? There are 2 types of happiness. There is the happiness that we feel in response to an external event or circumstance. An obvious example of this would be our reaction to winning the lottery! Then there is the happiness that is cultivated internally. This is the energy that arises as a conscious choice rather than the more ephemeral reaction to a piece of good news.   In this article we are going to focus on happiness as a choice. How To Be Happy - And How Things Are We all struggle and strive to attain health, wealth and personal happiness. Yet these three big areas: our health, our wealth and our relationships are where we all get hung out to dry - sooner or later. It is as though there is an inbuilt design flaw that ensures that we all suffer at some point - one way or another. In the Buddhist perspective, "seeing things as they are" (Sanskrit yatha-bhutam darshanam) basically means to see that a...

  Jamal Lloyd Johnson | There definitely has been a social push and call for justice and equity in our societies, communities and businesses. In light of the pandemic, social / racial injustices, health and socioeconomic disparities, many individuals are making it a priority to enable change. Companies, organizations and agencies alike are jumping on this bandwagon and taking on responsibility and accountability.   The same ideologies and behaviors can coincide with savvy networkers. People are aligning their beliefs, values and commitment to their networking practices. This form of equity coupled with networking is also redefining relationships, connections and interactions. Listed below are ways that groups, individuals can utilize means of equity for civic, business and social transformation. Freedom Fighters Consider using your networking platform to advocate and become an ally for underrepresented individuals and groups. Position yourself as a resource for bringin...

  Jamal Lloyd Johnson | As you navigate through your networking journey, you should realize the importance of having a networking plan. Being strategic, setting goals and following through are key components to being successful. But, many times even savvy networkers can get sidetracked in their objectives. Credit these instances to life changes, career modifications or exposure to new or unexpected opportunities. It is very essential that you stay focused on your networking agenda and find ways to mitigate these distractions.   Listed below are ways in which individuals can maximize on their endeavors and avoid various mishaps. End Goal Savvy networkers can sometimes miss the mark in their mission by the mere fact that they have not properly identified their end goal. For example, athletes prepare and train for their competitions. Networkers should consider a similar approach. Have a game plan in place with various means of reaching the intended target. Reach out for ...