Johnika Nixon

"The work is never done, but the work is never more important than your well-being." - Michelle Majette Most of us will read this and nod. Few of us actually live it. The pattern remains. Capable women leaders managing teams while managing invisible loads (i.e., wage gaps, caregiving, health, systemic barriers, such as sexism) that male colleagues navigate differently. Women optimize. Women perform. Women rest only when forced. Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith's research shows what's actually...

August is National Eye-Exam Month, a crucial reminder for organizations to prioritize eye wellness for their employees. Regular eye exams are vital for maintaining eye health and detecting potential issues early. According to the Centers for Disease Control, “A comprehensive dilated eye exam by an eye doctor can find eye diseases in the early stages. This is when treatment to prevent vision loss is most effective. During the exam, your eyes and vision will be tested. Your eye doctor can see...

Your team already holds most of the answers. They just need a facilitator who can draw it out and connect it back to the collaborative vision of the organization or team. - Johnika Nixon I have attended a lot of professional development. I have sat in a lot of trainings, keynote speeches, and meetings. Do Teams meetings count? Workshops where the speaker was phenomenal: engaging, funny, clearly brilliant (or clever), and a majority of the time I left feeling inspired and energized. Then...