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Nia | Kwanzaa Prompts
On this 5th day of Kwanzaa, here's an AI prompt you could use in the spirit of Nia (Purpose)... "Ask me 3 questions that could help me...
Dec 30, 20241 min read


Ujamaa | Kwanzaa Prompts
On this 4th day of Kwanzaa, here's an AI prompt you could use in the spirit of Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics)... " Design a community...
Dec 29, 20241 min read


Ujima | Kwanzaa Prompts
On this 3rd day of Kwanzaa, here's an AI prompt you could use in the spirit of Ujima (Collective Work & Responsibility)... "What are some...
Dec 28, 20241 min read


Kujichagulia | Kwanzaa Prompts
On this 2nd day of Kwanzaa, here's an AI prompt you could use in the spirit of Kujichagulia (Self-Determination)... "Help me write a...
Dec 27, 20241 min read


Umoja | Kwanzaa Prompts
On this 1st day of Kwanzaa, here's an AI prompt you could use in the spirit of Umoja (Unity)... "Create a detailed action plan for fostering and promoting Umoja (Unity) in my community during Kwanzaa. Utilize specific insights and themes from my recent emails or chat messages to outline steps that bring people together, address conflicts, and strengthen bonds. Include activities, events, or initiatives that emphasize unity and collective progress, drawing inspiration from pas
Dec 26, 20241 min read


Desk setup
I was inspired by Vesa Juvonen 's office pic and the resulting shares of ideas and pics in the comments. (I've also got nostalgic...
Nov 9, 20241 min read


FY25 Reflections
LinkedIn Post July 2024 As we kick off a new fiscal year, I'm excited to lean into my new role at #Microsoft , focusing on delivering...
Jul 29, 20241 min read


Badges & Certifications
RICARDO WILKINS - Skills Profile - Credly - https://www.credly.com/users/ricardo-wilkins Credentials - ricardo303 | Microsoft Learn
Jun 30, 20241 min read


Talking Cloud with Cincy Techies
I had a great time this week talking with the Cincinnati Blacks in Technology (BiT) group, sharing my tips, tricks, and thoughts about...
May 16, 20131 min read
The 3 T’s of Giving Back to the IT Community
[Originally published here on BIT - Blacks In Technology] As IT professionals, we spend many years developing our crafts, and investing in our careers. Along the way, we have all probably been fortunate enough to get help from many sources, including colleagues and mentors who decided to take the time to share their knowledge and experience with us. As a result, we grow in our profession, and for most of us we inevitably ask the question – what can I do to give back, and make
Dec 10, 20123 min read


Everything I Know About Career Planning I Learned from "The Matrix"**
Some career planning rules can be bent... others can be broken.
Sep 4, 20124 min read


Everything I Know About Self Promotion I Learned from "The Princess Bride"**
Want to learn about self-promotion? As you wish...
Jul 4, 20124 min read


Everything I Know About Consulting I Learned from "The Ghostbusters"**
Back off, man... I'm a consultant
Apr 16, 20124 min read


Responsible Social Media for Young Men
Last week I spoke to a group of local high school boys about how to safely and responsibly use tools like Facebook and Twitter. As you...
Sep 17, 20102 min read
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