Honoring Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

A husband, a father, a drum major for justice - Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He was many things to many people, but at his core, he was a man who refused to stay silent about the things that mattered. He spoke boldly; not because it was easy, but because it was necessary.

A look at any of his speeches shows his belief in the dignity of every person, regardless of background, identity, or circumstance. His messages were rooted in universal respect, the kind that sees humanity first.

Although his life was tragically cut short, his impact lives on nearly 60 years later. His daughter, Dr. Bernice King, continues to carry his work forward. I follow her on social media, and she reminds us that justice, equity, and compassion are not historical concepts. They are present-day responsibilities.

This same spirit of dignity and respect belongs in the workplace too. Whether we're leading teams, collaborating with colleagues, or navigating the job search. 𝓗𝓸𝔀 𝔀𝓮 𝓽𝓻𝓮𝓪𝓽 𝓹𝓮𝓸𝓹𝓵𝓮 𝓶𝓪𝓽𝓽𝓮𝓻𝓼. Every interaction is an opportunity to not only be a professional but a decent human. Every decision made is an chance to choose fairness. Every conversation is a moment in time to build someone up.

In the work place that means:
• being honest and transparent about business decisions that affect your most important assets - your employees
• creating environments where people feel supported to show up authentically
• treating candidates with respect throughout the hiring process.

Dr. King's legacy calls us to be intentional, compassionate, and to lead with courage. Because whether you're looking for a job or hiring for one; whether you're an individual contributor or a leader; whether you're serving or being served, "𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗼 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁."