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Beyond the Spotlight: Why We Must Celebrate Our Business Elites
Why our culture must highlight Black business leaders—not just entertainers—to inspire sustainable wealth and purpose.

Marcus D. Taylor, MBA
Jul 25, 20253 min read


Living by the Algorithm: Social Media, Identity, and the Cost of Connection
We’re scrolling past reality. Social media masks danger, dulls discernment, and reshapes how we see ourselves—and the world around us.

Marcus D. Taylor, MBA
Jul 24, 20254 min read


Wants, Needs, and the Cost of Misaligned Energy
We give energy to our wants but starve our needs. This reflection exposes the emotional cost of misplaced effort and unbalanced priorities.

Marcus D. Taylor, MBA
Jul 24, 20253 min read


Controversy vs Consensus: Why We React to Conflict and Ignore Common Ground
We chase controversy like a fire alarm but ignore consensus like background noise. What does that say about us?

Marcus D. Taylor, MBA
Jul 15, 20255 min read


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


Rethinking Privacy: Why “Keep Your Goals to Yourself” Isn’t Always the Best Advice
Privacy isn't always protection. We explore why intentional sharing—especially with allies—matters more than silence.

Marcus D. Taylor, MBA
Jul 15, 20255 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


Beyond "Help Me or Do It for Me": Rethinking Support in Leadership and Life
Support isn’t binary. Learn how to ask for the help you need—and how to lead without overextending or disempowering others.

Marcus D. Taylor, MBA
Jul 10, 20253 min read


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 10, 20253 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 7, 20254 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


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 30, 20254 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 29, 20256 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


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


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 24, 20254 min read
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