As more and more black men find themselves unemployed or unemployable, fragmented from their families, entering the prison system at a record high and receiving more jail time than any other race of men; black men are falling behind in virtually every area of life: family, finances, health, job retention and growth and a sense of hope for the future. Study after study shows that black men are the first to become marginalized and disenfranchized and the last to succeed and thrive. While there have been many gains in the African-American community, there are still far too many black men who are on the margins of society struggling to catch up, keep up and simply get by. Many personal empowerment books aimed at men of African descent tell black men how to change their relationships with the external forces that oppose or oppress them, but few show them how to develop the internal tools to build on their assets, step out of the stereotypes, reposition themselves for success and remain resilient when the storms of life threaten to overwhelm them.
From The Block To The Boardroom offers 68 powerful principles for African-American men in search of a full and empowered life. Touching on everything from self-image and personal power to workplace success, fatherhood, relationships with women as well as hope and healing for incarcerated men, From The Block To The Boardroom takes readers through a guided process of self-reflection, introspection and personal-assessment exercised designed to help them tap their personal power, raise the bar and thrive. Also included is a resource listing for men and a book discussion guide.
This book is divided into seven chapters. Chapter 1. Restoring Yourself To Greatness, offers practical strategies for building inner confidence, unstoppable resilience and unbreakable self-esteem. Chapter 2. Laying The Foundation For Success, offers practical strategies for attaining your goals and positioning yourself for lifelong achievement. Chapter 3. Staying Up During The Down Times, offers practical strategies for strengthening your inner resolve and remaining steadfast during difficult times. Chapter 4. Letting Go of the Things That Have You Bound, offers practical strategies for letting go of the things in your life that do not serve you well. Chapter 5. Responsible Fatherhood, offers practical strategies for responsible fatherhood. Chapter 6. Your Intimate Relationships With Women, offers practical strategies for building and sustaining healthier relationships with women. Chapter 7. Locked Up But Not Counted Out, offers hope and healing for men who are or have been incarcerated.
Many of the themes in this book will resonate with you. Others will hit home for someone you know. However, the common denominator is, you will walk away from this book with practical tools for rising, surviving and thriving. From The Block To The Boardroom is not just meant to be read. It is meant to be discussed, dissected and applied. What you will notice over time is you’ll be equipped with new tools and a new paradigm to unlock the key to your most powerful, prosperous life.
From The Block To The Boardroom is more than an inspirational book. It’s a game-plan for empowered living. Written from the perspective of an African-American woman, From The Block To The Boardroom also seeks to let black men know that there are black women who believe in them, support them and are aware of the challenges they face as black men in America.
From The Block To The Boardroom is the first inspirational success guide for black men written by a woman that offers strategies from the block to the bedroom to the boardroom. Each chapter includes personal anecdotes in which the reader can immediately identify with, followed by the author’s advice on how to build on the skills and strengths they already possess to maneuver through that particular situation and ultimately live out their own personal definition of success.
