Board Service
Latonya Slack
AABLI Head Faculty
Leadership Coach & Strategist
Slack Global Consulting
Q: I’ve decided to leave the board on which I currently serve. What should I do or how should I approach my resignation?
Seasons of Change: Transitioning Roles in Board Work
By Dr. Thyonne Gordon
CEO, Beyond Story
In January, we speed into the New Year tackling head on a long list of resolutions that are almost impossible to keep. Just about this time of the year—February to March—we realize we may have overextended ourselves on the resolution front. Sometimes this gets us down. We feel defeated. But hear this: It’s okay to admit we might have put in too large an order to handle in our normal lives.
Your Money Legacy: What Are You Leaving On The Table?
By LaVada English-Drew, MBA
Talent and Organiztional Consultant
County of Santa Barbara
AABLI alumna, Class #10
Serving on a board should be a fulfilling experience tied to your philanthropic beliefs. This is one of the first lessons AABLI students learn.
Make Your Facebook Page Pop: First, Make a Plan
By Monique Stennis, MBA
Social Media Manager
University of Redlands
AABLI alumna, Class #6
Do you wonder why your personal Facebook page attracts more participation than your business page? It’s less a matter of popularity or influence than the communication strategies that support the goals of your organization.
Your Life. Your Legacy. A Conversation with Virgil Roberts
By Diane Manuel, Ph.D.
Financial Advisor
Urban Wealth Management
AABLI alumna, Class #7
Virgil Roberts is managing partner of the law firm Bobbitt & Roberts, which specializes in representing entertainment industry clients. Throughout his professional career, Roberts has been actively involved with the community and legal profession. He serves on many governing boards, including those of the James Irvine Foundation, the Claremont Graduate School and the African American Board Leadership Institute (AABLI).