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In his final speech "I've Been to the Mountaintop," Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his support of African American garbage workers on strike in Memphis. Although some consider this oration King's finest, it is mainly known for its concluding two minutes, wherein King compares himself to Moses and seems to predict his own assassination. But King gave an hour-long speech, and the concluding segment can only be understood in relation to the whole.

When Lisa Doris makes the tough call to leave her new love interest and work things out with her ex, did she make the right one? Years after her decision, she’s carved out a new life that seemed to be divinely led. As a music journalist for a hip, Black-owned magazine, and a wife and mother expecting baby number two, her plate is full. How could she not have it all? Yet, for years, the behind-the-scenes turmoil from the estrangement of her mother and the nagging absence of her father remained buried. When her father returns to her life, old resentments relentlessly fly to the surface.

Designer, activist, and educator Cheryl D. Holmes-Miller is legendary for her decades of scholarship and advocacy, and as a touchstone and conscience for the design profession. In HERE: Where the Black Designers Are, Holmes-Miller documents the history of—and answers to—the question she has been asking for decades: “Where are the Black designers?” Holmes-Miller explores this essential question through the lens of her own development as a designer and leader, beginning with her own family and its rich multiethnic history.

Welcome to C-Level Up, where J.D. Miller and Mike Kreissl bring humor and expertise as they dig into the minds of top leaders from every corner of business, technology, sports, music, entertainment, and more! J.D. and Mike go beyond the boardroom, exploring the untold stories of how today’s top leaders got their start, the inspirations that drove them, and the pivotal moments that shaped their journeys. Whether you’re dreaming of running a Fortune 500 or just looking for that extra spark, this podcast has you covered. Tune and and level up your leadership game!

”Insights igniting growth and innovation” Hosted by industry veteran, J.D. Miller, Suite Speak brings you conversations with top C-Suite executives from around the world, covering a range of leadership roles—from CEOs and COOs to CIOs, CFOs, CISOs, and beyond. We dive into the toughest challenges these industry leaders face and explore their strategies for navigating them while positioning their teams and organizations for success. Through candid discussions, you’ll gain valuable insights, learn from their experiences, and leave with actionable takeaways to apply in your own ...

Welcome to The Lead, Serve, Teach Podcast, where we explore the intersection of leadership, education, and personal growth. Hosted by D. Paul Miller, a bestselling author, an inspirational speaker, and seasoned educator with over 20 years of experience, this podcast provides practical insights and strategies for educators, administrators, and anyone passionate about leading others and transforming education. As a principal of a virtual school serving 10's of 1,000's of students since 2017, Paul offers a unique perspective on leadership, online education, and school innovation. Each episode ...

In Ray Kurzweil's New York Times bestseller The Singularity is Near, the futurist and entrepreneur describes the Singularity, a likely future utterly different than anything we can imagine. The Singularity is triggered by the tremendous growth of human and computing intelligence that is an almost inevitable outcome of Moore's Law. Since the book's publication, the coming of the Singularity is now eagerly anticipated by many of the leading thinkers in Silicon Valley, from PayPal mastermind Peter Thiel to Google co-founder Larry Page.