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When Performance Becomes a Mask: Reclaiming Accountability in a Performative World
Looking good and being good aren't the same. Here's why accountability must override performance in how we define greatness.

Marcus D. Taylor, MBA
Jul 15, 20253 min read


When Money Becomes Master: Reclaiming Our Moral Compass in a Currency-Driven Society
Society worships money but loses values. This blog unpacks the spiritual, cultural, and personal costs of putting wealth above morality.

Marcus D. Taylor, MBA
Jul 15, 20254 min read


Keeping the Main Thing the Man Thing: A Reflection on Leadership, Presence, and Purpose
If you’re leading but feel disconnected, it’s time to realign. Your legacy begins with presence, purpose, and protecting the man within.

Marcus D. Taylor, MBA
Jul 15, 20254 min read


Closure Is Not Clingy: Why Disappearing Without a Word Damages Sisterhood, Brotherhood, Friendship, and Family”
Silence isn’t always self-care. When it replaces honesty, it erodes trust. Let's talk closure, communication, and emotional maturity.

Marcus D. Taylor, MBA
Jul 15, 20254 min read


From Reading to Reacting: Are We Losing the Will to Think for Ourselves?
We've replaced reading with scrolling, reacting, and following. What happened to thinking for ourselves?

Marcus D. Taylor, MBA
Jul 12, 20253 min read


Leaving Isn’t Quitting: When Environments No Longer Align with Purpose
Leaving isn’t quitting. When your values are stifled, walking away isn’t weakness—it’s wisdom.

Marcus D. Taylor, MBA
Jul 7, 20254 min read


Why I Don’t Celebrate My Birthday—And What I Choose to Honor Instead
Why I don’t celebrate my birthday: It’s not about rejection—it’s about redefining what’s truly worth celebrating every day.

Marcus D. Taylor, MBA
Jun 27, 20255 min read


Mankind: The Most Dangerous Intelligence on Earth
We fear artificial intelligence, yet history proves mankind is the most destructive force our world has ever known. Why don’t we fear that?

Marcus D. Taylor, MBA
Jun 26, 20253 min read


Skill vs. Will: Why Personal Accountability Must Return to the Center of Culture
Skill can be trained. Will must be chosen. In a culture that dodges blame, personal responsibility is the foundation we must restore.

Marcus D. Taylor, MBA
Jun 26, 20253 min read


Beyond the Boxes: Breaking Free from Harmful Gender Stereotypes
How social media gender wars destroyed two marriages and what we can learn about building authentic relationships beyond stereotypes.

Marcus D. Taylor, MBA
Jun 25, 20256 min read


Conjunctions, Compassion, and Communication: Rethinking the Words That Bridge Us
The words we use matter—especially conjunctions like “and” or “but.” How we connect our thoughts reveals how we connect with others.

Marcus D. Taylor, MBA
Jun 23, 20254 min read


The Courage to Question: Preserving Humanity in the Age of Groupthink
Challenging norms isn’t rebellion—it’s reflection. Groupthink must be questioned to preserve dignity, autonomy, and true scholarship.

Marcus D. Taylor, MBA
Jun 23, 20253 min read


You're Not That Important: Escaping the High School Mentality of Inflated Identity
If adulthood feels like high school with credit cards and hashtags, you’re not imagining things. Here’s how to grow past it—for good.

Marcus D. Taylor, MBA
Jun 20, 20254 min read


The Expectation Paradox: Leading with Clarity in a World That Demands Perfection
Perfection is expected, yet rarely supported. Leaders must navigate unclear demands with patience, honesty, and professional boundaries.

Marcus D. Taylor, MBA
Jun 17, 20253 min read


AI Is the New Tutor: Redefining the Role of Assistance in Learning
AI isn't cheating—it's tutoring. Discover how students and educators ethically use AI to enhance learning and readiness for real life.

Marcus D. Taylor, MBA
Jun 6, 20254 min read


Stop Waiting for Validation: Reclaiming Black History on Our Own Terms
Black excellence doesn't need approval—just action. Take back control of the narrative and preserve our history from within.

Marcus D. Taylor, MBA
May 26, 20253 min read


What’s Your S.I.G.N.? – When Shame, Insult, Guilt, and the Need to Be Right Silence Connection
S.I.G.N. behaviors may be keeping you from true connection. Learn how shame, insults, guilt, and ego quietly lead to isolation.

Marcus D. Taylor, MBA
May 6, 20254 min read


Balancing Willingness and Capacity: A Guide to Sustainable Service and Contribution
Striking a balance between our willingness to serve and our actual capacity is crucial for meaningful, sustainable contributions without bur

Marcus D. Taylor, MBA
Apr 28, 20255 min read


The Problem with “They” and “Them”: How Generalizations Undermine Meaningful Change
Who is they? The vague use of pronouns to describe oppressors, power structures, and systemic injustice often prevents real progress.

Marcus D. Taylor, MBA
Mar 11, 20254 min read


Are People Really Listening? Understanding Acknowledgment in Conversations
Do people truly engage in conversations, or are they simply waiting for their turn to speak? If your statements often go unacknowledged, her

Marcus D. Taylor, MBA
Mar 1, 20253 min read
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