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The Danger of a Hardened Heart: Why Leadership Requires Both Strength and Softness
Many men are hardened by trauma but weak in love, communication, and conviction. Leadership requires both softness and strength.

Marcus D. Taylor, MBA
Jul 103 min read


When Sympathy Isn’t Enough: Navigating Conversations with the Emotionally Overwhelmed
How do you stay kind when someone can’t hear anything but their pain? Boundaries, wisdom, and discernment offer the answer.

Marcus D. Taylor, MBA
Jul 74 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 74 min read


The Illusion of Importance: Why Being "Good" Isn’t Always Good Enough
We often think we’re more important than we are—but real growth begins when we’re willing to measure ourselves beyond our ego.

Marcus D. Taylor, MBA
Jun 304 min read


I Was the Leader, But I Wasn’t There: A Hard Truth About Presence and Purpose
Leadership without presence is leadership without connection. I built the system. But I didn’t show up in the way the Brothers needed me to.

Marcus D. Taylor, MBA
Jun 296 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 275 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 263 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 256 min read


Morality is Not Measured by Money: A Reflection on Legacy, Leadership, and the Culture of Compromise
A modern digital artwork of Lot and Abraham, depicted as Middle Eastern men wearing traditional robes and head coverings, standing solemnly with a contemporary city skyline in the background at sunset. The text above them reads “Morality Is Not Measured by Money.”

Marcus D. Taylor, MBA
Jun 244 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 234 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 233 min read


Truth, Accountability, and the Disappearance of Common Sense
When accountability dies, truth is crucified. We’re watching culture unravel—not because of disagreement, but because of the refusal to take ownership.

Marcus D. Taylor, MBA
Jun 235 min read


What I Wish I Knew: Reflections Across Manhood’s Journey
A mentor’s reflection on self-identity, emotional growth, and the wisdom earned across each stage of manhood—from youth to maturity.

Marcus D. Taylor, MBA
Jun 233 min read


What Is Professionalism—Really?
Professionalism isn’t one-size-fits-all. It’s cultural, contextual, and rooted in mutual respect—not rigid rules or personal bias.

Marcus D. Taylor, MBA
Jun 184 min read


When Sharing Hurts: How Visibility Creates Bias About Your Capacity
When people know “too much” about your life, they assume too much about your limits. Here’s how to reframe their bias.

Marcus D. Taylor, MBA
Jun 186 min read


The Tiered Life: How I Scale My Priorities Without Apology
Not all priorities are equal—and that’s okay. Here’s how I scale what matters most, using a tier system grounded in values, not noise.

Marcus D. Taylor, MBA
Jun 183 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 173 min read


The Future Is Coming Fast—But Should We Welcome It Blindly? The Case for Constructive Skepticism in Emerging Technologies
A Meeting That Made the Future Feel Very Real Earlier today, I took part in a team meeting that quickly grew beyond the bounds of a...

Marcus D. Taylor, MBA
Jun 164 min read


Awareness at Work: The Missing Ingredient in High-Performing Teams and Professional Growth
Many workplaces and classrooms fail not from incompetence but from lack of awareness. Here's why it matters more than we think.

Marcus D. Taylor, MBA
Jun 134 min read


The Awareness Crisis: Why Society Is Struggling to Think, Feel, and Be Present
Why are people less self-aware and emotionally connected today? A deep dive into the roots and risks of society’s awareness decline.

Marcus D. Taylor, MBA
Jun 134 min read
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