Rocking The Boat

There is nothing more important than having a good reputation, image and message, especially if you want to... go somewhere and be somebody.  In this modern fast pace social and political climate in which we live today, it is hard to keep everything in check.  A person or organization must be careful of what they say and do.  With the ability to fact check on what you say, background check on who you are, reference check on who you associate with, and a credit check on how you pay back what you borrow, this has become an age of increase accountability.  Of course, you have to keep in mind who wants to know and why... that can be a cause of concern as well.   

The most interesting question of this new era for anyone who wants to be out front and leading, is how do you navigate these “waters and waves” to achieve success?  Along with this understanding and more interesting process after overcoming the first obstacle, is how to develop a winning game plan to deal with the numerous challenges that will come in the near future.  One has to also develop an attitude, mindset and strategy that helps them to remain focus, balance and adaptable as the times and social landscape changes and pivots.   

Today, there is so much exposure to information about things, events and people.  It is sometimes too much to handle or put your hands around.  It can also be information that is ongoing and evolving with no end in sight.  And with people having instant access to information, data, research, commentary, opinions and news feeds 24/7, it is a wonder if any of us are able to do anything without someone noticing.  Just a few minutes of fame with a bad spin can turn out to be a nightmare that turns your aspirations into ashes. 

Well, here are my two-cents on things that need to change in our community... and this may cause some problems, because this may change a situation which most people do not want to change.  Let work on reducing youth poverty with 4 out of 5 Black and 2 out 3 Latinos youth in Milwaukee living in this reality, reduce gun violence (it takes more than putting more law enforcement on the streets), expanding Medicaid and Medicare for the poor and elderly, build more affordable housing and let’s stop the political gamesmanship.   Well let me stop here... this might be too much to handle... for this wave might turn the boat over.  For loose lips might sink ships and careers.   What do you think?