• Sports

by Stacy Jackson

April 15, 2024

HBCU Cheerleaders Showed Out At 2024 NCA College National Championship

Cheer coaches at North Carolina A&T, Morgan State, and Xavier University of Louisiana left Dayton Beach on a high after NCA College Nationals.

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At the 2024 National Cheerleader Association (NCA) & National Dance Alliance (NDA) College National Championship this past weekend, HBCU cheer squads took home national titles and top scores after leaving an inedible mark on the floor in Daytona Beach, Florida. 

North Carolina A&T departed Daytona as the 2024 NCA College National Champions in the Intermediate Small Coed Division l group. ”Standing on business in the 336. Aggie Pride, yea we’re all in the mix,” the school wrote on Instagram. According to Varsity TV, the Greensboro, North Carolina, HBCU finished with a final event score of 97.6412.

The title follows the squad’s historic 2023 appearance as the first team from the university to compete in the National Cheerleader Association (NCA) & National Dance Alliance (NDA) College National Championship. “We put a lot of effort and work into preparing for nationals. We practiced literally every day of the week,” co-captain Alivia Barrow said at the time, according to the university. “It’s really rewarding to be able to put in that work and to represent Greensboro and to represent A&T the way we do.”

Meanwhile, Jackson State University secured an impressive fifth-place finish in the same division with a final event score of 94.3681. At the same time, Tennessee State University rounded out the HBCU representation in 11th place.

Morgan State University Cheer made waves, clinching a remarkable second-place finish in the All-Girl Intermediate Division finals with an event score of 95.5463, narrowly trailing behind California Baptist University. Head coach Theresa Coleman-Gibson and coach Marquis Johnson expressed their pride for the Cheer Bears. “Since the Cheer Bears finished second after Day 1, ultimately we knew we were within reach of that first place position,” Gibson stated on the official website for the Morgan State Bears. “Coach Quis (Marquis Johnson) made adjustments to the routine and had the ladies make some necessary corrections, which brought us closer to that dream.”

Fresh off a second-place win at NAIA nationals in Ypsilanti, Michigan, Xavier University of Louisiana (XULA) outscored Westcliff 91.3375 to 89.7166 to secure this past weekend’s NCA title in the Advanced Large Coed NAIA division. The university said the win is its second national title since the squad attained varsity status. The squad is the first sports team at XULA to win an NAIA-sponsored national title.

“What a wonderful way to end our season,” XULA’s head coach Glenn Caston said. “The resilience and determination that this team has shown is unmatched. This team will never be assembled again, yet it will motivate all future XULA cheerleaders to keep striving for excellence.”

The 2024 NCA Nationals took place from April 11 to 13.

• Money

by Daniel Johnson

April 15, 2024

Experts Say Universal Basic Income Programs Work, But Republicans Continue To Fight Them

Universal Basic Income programs have roots in the Black radical tradition, both the Black Panther Party and Martin Luther King Jr. called for a guaranteed income in the late 1960s.

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Universal Basic Income programs have been rolling out across the country since the COVID-19 pandemic, which came with its own form of universal basic income which the United States government called Economic Impact Payments. Since that time, more cities have been experimenting with universal basic income, and despite the fact that they work to help keep people out of poverty, Republicans have consistently pushed back. 

In 2022, Washington Post Magazine reported that the resurgence of universal basic income programs were owed at least in part to the conditions created by the pandemic. Pilot programs were launched in cities like Los Angeles, Denver, and New Orleans, but also Gainesville, Florida; Birmingham, Alabama; and Columbia, South Carolina. The city pilot programs worked, but they were often tied to the political will of the leaders of those cities. Coupled with the resistance from the Republican Party, who were ironically fine with financing guaranteed basic income during the pandemic, the risk of those programs evaporating became real to experts. 

Sean Kline, the associate director of Stanford University’s Basic Income Lab, told the outlet that he is worried that these programs will end in the future. “I’m worried that these guaranteed income demonstrations are going to sunset and then it’s just going to go quiet.” Kline also said that arguments that these programs need conditions undermine the dignity of those who receive the payments. “There are positive outcomes from conditional cash, there are positive outcomes from unconditional cash,” Kline said. “But I think for me, making it conditional misses a really fundamental value around trust, dignity, agency, freedom.”

Universal Basic Income programs have roots in the Black radical tradition, both the Black Panther Party and Martin Luther King Jr. called for a guaranteed income in the late 1960s. King argued that it could be used to address poverty better than the welfare system by directly giving poor people money instead of government programs which King argued tried to indirectly solve poverty. In 1969, the federal government would get involved, Richard Nixon proposed a cash payment of $1,600 to poor Americans instead of those people paying taxes. However, Nixon’s Family Assistance Plan was killed by the Senate Finance Committee. 

In October 2023, Vox argued that universal basic income programs were not as radical as Republican legislators, like Arizona Rep. Lupe Diaz, who compared the programs to socialism in Arizona’s House Bill 2375, believed them to be. Vox’s analysis rendered UBI programs as basically an anti-poverty program that works, something that has been borne out in studies of the programs that have already been put into practice.

Last year, Business Insider spoke to Anna Jefferson, a principal investigator at Abt Associates who studies data from basic income programs across the country. Jefferson indicated that part of the reason basic income programs are popular is because inequality in America is currently greater than it was during the Great Depression. Jefferson noted that the projected $3 trillion cost of the program on a national scale could be offset by improvements to society if the net benefit ends up “reducing the need for food assistance or housing subsidies or criminal justice systems or burdens on healthcare systems, it may be something that pays for itself.”

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by Rafael Pena

April 15, 2024

Taxpayers Face Marathon Wait Outside Atlanta IRS Center For Refund Assistance

A line of taxpayers endured extensive queues outside of Atlanta's Tax Assistance Center, most of whom were just trying to get their tax refund.

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Atlanta News First reports that Atlanta taxpayers endured extensive queues outside the city’s Tax Assistance Center, but not everyone was looking for last-minute help from the IRS ahead of the April 15 tax filing deadline.

The center was open Saturday with extended hours, allowed individuals to engage directly with IRS representatives regarding their refunds, but the demand to do so led to hours-long waits under the sun.

A majority of the people in line had received an email or letter from the IRS stating they had to verify their identity in person. The notification went on to say their refund was being held until they did so. So starting as early as 6 a.m., individuals settled into lawn chairs, bracing themselves for the long wait before the center opened at 9 a.m.

“All I need to do is verify my identity, and that’s it,” one exasperated attendee said. “It’s a tiny process.” The sentiment echoed among the crowd, with numerous individuals sharing similar sentiments of inconvenience.

For Tynecia Thomas, navigating the IRS bureaucracy proved to be a daunting task. She lamented the challenges of seeking assistance through phone lines, describing it as a “hassle” and emphasizing her desire to access the funds she’s rightfully owed.

“I want my money; I work for this money, it’s my money, and I want it now,” Thomas said.

Despite the overwhelming turnout by taxpayers and the clear need for additional support, inquiries from Atlanta News First to the IRS regarding the lengthy queues remained unanswered by the event’s conclusion. The agency’s silence left taxpayers grappling with uncertainty about the causes behind the delays and the potential resolution of their issues.

Looking ahead, the IRS has scheduled one more Saturday opening on May 18, aiming to provide further assistance to those grappling with tax-related challenges.

• News

by Rafael Pena

April 15, 2024

Affordable Housing Lottery Opens For 60 Cedar Street Building In Bushwick, Brooklyn

A new opportunity for affordable housing has emerged in Bushwick, Brooklyn, with the launch of the lottery for 60 Cedar Street.

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According to New York Yimby, a new opportunity for affordable housing has emerged in Bushwick, Brooklyn, with the launch of the lottery for 60 Cedar Street, an 18-story mixed-use building. Developed by Louis Handler of BTE and designed by S. Wieder Architects, this development introduces 145 residences to the area, providing a vital solution to the ongoing housing crisis in New York City.

There are 42 units available on NYC Housing Connect for residents earning up to 130% of the area median income (AMI), with eligible income ranging from $106,458 to $198,250. With rents ranging from $3,105 to $3,963 per month, these apartments cater to a diverse range of income levels, ensuring that affordable housing remains accessible to those who need it most.

The residences at 60 Cedar Street boast a range of amenities designed to enhance residents’ quality of life. From shared laundry facilities and a gym to an outdoor terrace offering stunning views of the surrounding area, every aspect of the building has been carefully crafted with the needs of the community in mind.

Prospective tenants can expect modern conveniences such as dishwashers, air conditioning, and intercom systems in each unit, alongside high-quality kitchen appliances and finishes. However, it’s worth noting that tenants are responsible for electricity, including heating and stove usage.

For those at 130% of the AMI, the options include ten studios with monthly rents starting at $3,105, tailored for incomes ranging from $106,458 to $146,900. Additionally, there are 11 one-bedroom units with monthly rents from $3,317, suitable for incomes between $113,726 and $165,230. Moreover, there are 21 two-bedroom residences with monthly rents starting at $3,963, accommodating incomes from $135,875 to $198,250.

Applications for the affordable housing units at 60 Cedar Street must be postmarked or submitted online by June 10, 2024. As with all affordable housing lotteries, eligibility is based on income and household size, ensuring that those most in need of affordable housing are given priority.

• News

by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman

April 15, 2024

Outraged Mother Alleges Daycare Worker Had Inappropriate Relations With 10-Year-Old Son

Grace Shoyelu's deep dive into her child's phone revealed his closeness to a daycare worker.

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A Georgia mother is alleging a daycare worker had an inappropriate relationship with her 10-year-old son.

Grace Shoyelu enrolled her young son in an after-school program at the Youth Life Center, located right outside of Atlanta, expecting him to make friends with children his age. However, a deep dive into her child’s phone revealed who was really connecting with him.

Shoyelu first noticed his closeness with a new employee at pick-ups. The concerned mother became outraged after noticing the employee’s picture as the screensaver on her son’s phone. She then uncovered text messages between the two, with the employee’s contact name as “mommy” with accompanying heart emojis.

“I went through his text messages because that was the first thing that I thought, and her name was saved in his phone as mommy,” she explained to WSB-TV reporter Candace McCowan. “It was a bunch of ‘I love you’s’ and ‘What are you wearing.’” 

Further scrolling revealed that the daycare worker also sent the child pictures of herself posing in a short skirt.

“That’s not a picture that you send to a 10-year-old. That’s a picture that you send to your man,” expressed Shoyelu.

Law enforcement has yet to charge the unidentified worker, yet Shoyelu believes this stalling is due to sexism.

“Had it been a situation where it had been a little girl and a grown man, they would’ve locked him up on the spot with no questions until he was proven innocent,” said Shoyelu.

Shoyelu also alleges that the woman bought her son expensive gifts, such as clothes and a gold chain. When investigators spoke to the boy, he allegedly disclosed an incident in which the employee also rubbed his leg.

“He did say there was this incident where she was rubbing his leg and it happened on the way back from the field trip,” Shoyelu said.

Authorities and the Department of Family and Children Services are investigating the matter as the mother clamors for justice. The Youth Life Center responded to the news outlet’s request for comment, sharing that they fired the worker.

“We can share that, upon learning of these allegations, we took immediate action by notifying the appropriate authorities and commencing an internal investigation,” explained the center. “While the criminal allegations remain under investigation by the authorities, we have terminated the employee for violations of standard operating procedures. We will continue to cooperate with authorities.”

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• Politics

by Daniel Johnson

April 15, 2024

U.S. Disputes Iran’s Claims, Urges Caution From Israel

President Biden has been urging restraint from Israel in hopes of avoiding a major conflict in the Middle East

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Iran reportedly sent waves of missiles and drones towards Israel on April 14 as a response to an attack that Iranian leaders believe was carried out by Israel on the Iranian consulate in Syria earlier in April. However, only a few of these weapons were able to breach Israel’s “Iron Dome” defense system and those that did only caused light damage. Iran said that it warned the United States, a key Israeli ally, of the attack but U.S. officials dispute those claims. 

As ABC 7 reported, the tension between Israel and Iran has only escalated since the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas, in large part driven by Iraq’s belief that Israel needs to stop the war it is waging in Gaza. The conflict reached a boiling point after the alleged attack on the Iranian consulate building by Israeli forces was met with threats of a response in kind from Iran Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khameni and President Ebrahim Rasi, as well as the Iran-backed Syrian militant group Hezbollah. 

Reuters reported that Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian told reporters that they had warned their neighboring countries and the United States of their attack, and a source within Turkey’s Foreign Ministry told the outlet that they had relayed messages to both Israel and the United States as an intermediary. “Iran said the reaction would be a response to Israel’s attack on its embassy in Damascus and that it would not go beyond this. We were aware of the possibilities. The developments were not a surprise,” the source said. 

An anonymous senior official in the Biden Administration has contradicted Amir-Abdollahian’s statement, telling Reuters, “That is absolutely not true. They did not give a notification, nor did they give any sense of … ‘these will be the targets, so evacuate them.’” The official indicated that the U.S. had been in contact with intermediaries in Switzerland but only received word from Tehran, the Iranian capital, once the attacks had started. 

“We received a message from the Iranians as this was ongoing, through the Swiss.” The official told Reuters, “This was basically suggesting that they were finished after this, but it was still an ongoing attack. So that was (their) message to us.”

However, officials from Jordan, Turkey, and Iraq all said that Iran provided warnings of the attack on the week of April 8, including some details about the attack they planned on Israel. On April 12 and 13, U.S. officials declared that they expected an attack from Iran and President Joe Biden issued a one-word message to Iran, “Don’t.”

Despite that terse warning, and the circulation of a statement from National Security Council Spokesperson Adrienne Watson declaring the support of the United States towards Israel’s defense and security, the United States has not pledged any military support to Israel. 

As Politico reported, both publicly and privately, President Biden has been urging restraint from Israel in hopes of avoiding a major conflict in the Middle East. According to a U.S. official given anonymity to discuss closed-door diplomacy, the hope is that in the event Israel does respond, that it ends the conflict. “We’re advising them to take a breath before responding,” the official said. In the event Israel does respond, “it needs to be proportional and bring this cycle to an end.”

Politico also reported that even though Biden has been more critical of Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Israeli offensive in Gaza, he did not mention that Israel’s alleged attack on the Iranian consulate has left some officials frustrated that in striking at Iranian military leaders, they attacked a diplomatic building to do so. According to Politico, another senior U.S. official believes that the only person who might want a war is Netanyahu, who he referred to by his nickname, Bibi. “Nobody except maybe Bibi wants this to get out of control.”

Iranian leaders, meanwhile, indicated that unless Israel responded, their acts of aggression were done. Amir-Abdollahian issued a statement declaring that Iran would only defend themselves if necessary. “At this point, the Islamic Republic of Iran has no intention of continuing defensive operations, but if necessary it will not hesitate to protect its legitimate interests against any new aggression.”

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• Fashion & Beauty

by Stacy Jackson

April 15, 2024

Serena Williams Pops Up At West Palm Beach Ulta Store To Launch WYN Beauty Line

WYN Beauty features 91 shades across 10 distinct makeup products including skin tints, concealers, blushes and more.

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Tennis icon Serena Williams recently made a special appearance at an Ulta Beauty store in her Palm Beach Gardens neighborhood to unveil her highly anticipated makeup line, WYN Beauty, by Serena Williams.

During her visit, she engaged with customers, offering personalized guidance on selecting the perfect products from her extensive collection, which includes concealers, lip serums, lipsticks, blushes, eyeliners, brow products, and mascaras. According to The Palm Beach Post, the products, covered in neon green packaging to emulate a tennis ball, include a skin tint in 36 different shades with varying undertones, including warm, cool, peach, olive, and neutral options. This inclusive approach stems from Williams’ own struggles with finding makeup that complemented her complexion while traveling and working with makeup artists unfamiliar with Black women’s beauty needs.

In an April 4 press statement, Williams emphasized her desire to create clean, high-performing, and skin-loving makeup that moves with the wearer throughout their day. “I needed makeup that could truly move with me. That’s the intention behind WYN BEAUTY –- for people to live in it every single day of their lives and enhance the beauty they already have.”

With 91 shades across 10 distinct products, WYN Beauty aims to cater to a wide range of skin tones and preferences. Williams shared her vision, saying, “Throughout my career, I was always searching for makeup that looked good after hours on the court, mixing products myself and creating my own formulas while traveling the world…As I evolved…I needed products I could apply…and still look good at the end of the day.”

Williams’ WYN Beauty line was born from a groundbreaking partnership with the Good Glamm Group, an innovative tech-driven conglomerate renowned for disrupting global beauty and personal care markets. In a deeply personal touch, each product and shade carries an empowering name that doubles as an affirmation – such as “Brave,” “Momentum,” “Shine,” “Discover,” “Push,” “Build,” and “Move” – mirroring the motivational mantras Williams would jot down in her “matchbooks” before taking the court.

WYN Beauty has secured a coveted presence in select Ulta Beauty retail locations, bringing Williams’ vision of inclusive, high-performance makeup to a wider audience.

In addition to Saturday’s product launch in Florida, Williams engaged with beauty influencers and offered advice to young girls in sports.

• Legal

by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman

April 15, 2024

Man Receives 50 Years In Jail For Poisoning Infant With Antifreeze In Baby Bottle

Curtis Jack admitted that he willfully poisoned the newborn child after urging the mother to terminate her pregnancy.

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A Georgia man was received a prison sentence of 50 years for trying to kill his newborn daughter. Curtis Jack poisoned the infant by pouring antifreeze into her milk bottle.

People reports that Jack used the chemical to taint the breastmilk the newborn’s mother gave to him in October 2020. The child, just 18 days old at the time, was in the care of her grandmother and aunt when she drank from the tampered bottles. The mother was still hospitalized after the delivery.

However, upon feeding the child, the caretakers soon noticed her severe reaction to the milk. They took her to the hospital the next day, where she tested positive for having ethylene glycol in her system. The chemical, found in automotive antifreeze, can cause damage to one’s brain, lungs, and kidneys. The injuries can also lead to organ failure and death, according to Medline Plus.

An investigation prompted by the South Fulton police soon pointed to Jack as the suspect, with an arrest warrant issued. While detained, Jack admitted to the crime. He also disclosed that he urged for the mother, who he met as his co-worker, to terminate the pregnancy.

The child did survive the poisoning, and is now three years old. Her biological father’s trial ended in a guilty conviction by the jury following testimonies from her family members. Medical experts also appeared on the stand to speak on the poisoning and how “easy” it was to commit. South Fulton police released a statement thanking the District Attorney Fani WIllis for “obtaining justice” on behalf of the child.

“A special thanks to Madam Fani Willis and the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office in obtaining justice for the victim and her mother,” the department wrote.

Jack received guilty verdicts on all charges, including a criminal attempt to commit murder and cruelty to children in the first degree. He will serve 40 of his 50-year prison sentence in custody.

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• Women

by Stacy Jackson

April 15, 2024

Dr. Tashion Macon Releases ‘Coming In Hot: A Blueprint For Black Women Setting The World Ablaze’

Dr. Macon's book is a transformative guide that addresses the state of the C-suite quest for Black women and the path forward.

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In her groundbreaking book, Coming in Hot: A Blueprint for Black Women Setting the World Ablaze, Dr. Tashion Macon offers a transformative guide for Black women by exploring emotional and spiritual health and workplace wellness.

Drawing inspiration from literary giants like Toni Morrison, Maya Angelou, and Alice Walker, Macon introduces the “Hotlist,” a groundbreaking framework designed to support Black women navigating their authentic career paths. The book states that Macon’s love letter to Black women acknowledges the assaults they have faced, both past and present, while simultaneously recognizing their indomitable spirit.

“I expect to pull no punches about where the African American woman stands in relation to the culture and the corporate world in which she functions,” the best-selling author states in the introduction. “But make no mistake, the African American woman cannot be suppressed. She is skilled in creating something from nothing and has done so since before the founding of this nation,” she writes, paying homage to great-grandmothers and “all the Black Women who set the world ablaze” before her.

With a thought-provoking and straight-talking approach, “Coming in Hot” offers guidance on professional access, agency, and ascension. Macon’s words resonate deeply. She wrote on Instagram, “I hear you, your struggles… your fight from Hollywood to the Hallowed Halls of college campuses to corporate spaces. It has not gone unnoticed, and I’ll continue to voice our power and personhood loudly and proudly.”

As a trailblazer at the intersections of brand marketing, pop culture, philanthropy, and positive psychology, Macon’s professional experience is a testament to her visionary strategies, her Amazon bio reads. She has helped iconic companies like Arista/LaFace Records, Interscope/Universal, NBC, T-Mobile, and Warner Brothers achieve their financial and marketing objectives while also leading mission-focused organizations to fulfill their purpose.

According to her website, Culturalist and Communication + Cachet Catalyst has been instrumental in the highly successful branding of multi-award-winning artists such as Usher, Pink, and Dr. Dre. Macon has propelled renowned brands like the USOC Winter Olympics, Burger King, the World Cup, and the Oprah Winfrey Show to new heights of awareness and success.

“Coming in Hot” was released in March and is available on Amazon. The book became an international bestseller in the United States and Canada within just the first two days after its launch.

• Contributor Network

by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors

April 15, 2024

Ask Your Fairygodmentor®: How To Manage A Team Of Your Peers After Promotion

The best part of leading a team of your peers is that they already know you. However, they know you as their peer.  Now they need to get to know you as their manager. 

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Dear Fairygodmentor

I was just promoted from team leader to manager and must now lead a team of my peers. We got along great as a team before this promotion. I want to continue to keep the vibe going but now they have to take direction from me.  How do I do this smoothly without burning any bridges?

I appreciate you!

Best wishes,

From Peer to Manager

Dear From Peer to Manager

First, let’s take a moment to celebrate this milestone! Congrats!  One of the many reasons why you were selected for this role is that you exemplified the skills, knowledge and ability to lead this team to excellence.  Let that reality soak in a moment.  We get so caught up in the climb that we forget to look out at the summit. Marinate in this awesome career moment.

Write this career moment down along with your other wins in your DIG Folder so you don’t forget them.  What’s a DIG folder? It’s a Damn I’m Good Folder. Each night at 7 pm, I write down all of my glows (wins) and grows (opportunities for growth) for the day.  I track them.  I am able to refer to them when I have doubts about the magic that I bring into this world so they can hype me up. I also refer to them when interviewing or writing up my year-end reviews, so I don’t have to wrack my brain trying to remember what I did all year. You can also encourage your team to keep their own DIG Folders too.

The best part of leading a team of your peers is that they already know you. However, they know you as their peer.  Now they need to get to know you as their manager.  This can be a tricky transition.

Schedule regular one-on-one meetings with each team member.  Get to know them on a direct report level.  Having regular one-on-one meetings with your team will foster communication and trust and keep you apprised of what’s going on.

A Fairygodmentor® of mine introduced me to a How I Like to Be Coached form.  I’ve since edited and altered it to my leadership style and it breaks the ice with the folks that report to you.  It asks questions like: “What’s your communication style?” “How do you like to be recognized?” “What are your career goals?”  I use this form as an agenda and blueprint of future conversations with each team member.

My next piece of advice is to keep it real. Be transparent but only share what they need to know.  Remember you’re their manager now, they have confidence that you are in place to take this team to the next level.  It takes time to build trust and only seconds to break it.

 Find other confidants and mentors at your level to share insecurities. At one point in my career, I had the opportunity to lead a team of my peers.  I shared with my new direct report that I was nervous about speaking to upper management. I learned quickly through the grapevine, that my overshare shattered her confidence in my ability to lead.   I had to work very hard to win back that direct reports’ confidence and trust in my ability to lead the team effectively.  Luckily, it didn’t take too long to accomplish that through my actions.

It can be very easy to blur the line between being a peer and a direct report. Keep your professional distance and document your work conversations even if you think they’re just a casual chats.  This may prove very useful in the future.

Think about what you didn’t get from your past manager.  What do you want to do differently?  How would you have liked this manager to have treated you and your fellow peers? What do your peers want to see in their new manager? Use these answers to fuel your drive to lead the team to success.  This is your show now!

Finally, ask for feedback on how you can help make things even better on the team.  What do you need to stop, start or continue?  They need to know you’re not a carbon copy of your past manager.  Discuss expectations of them and, conversely, ask what expectations they have of you.  Communication is key.  Including your team in the vision and mission will create more buy-in, give them a sense of pride and purpose and strengthen your connection.

Keep going! You got this!

Sincerely,

Your Fairygodmentor®

Joyel Crawford is an award-winning career and leadership development professional and the founder of Crawford Leadership Strategies, a consultancy that develops empowered, results-driven leaders through engaging leadership development coaching, training, and facilitation. 

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