Dear Friends, This has been a monumental year for O Street International. We officially kicked off our Athlete For Life platform. This effort will provide student-athletes across the globe with a unique perspective on how to apply the lessons learned through sports to every aspect of their lives – a formula for lifelong success. Today, on #GivingTuesday many individuals will …
An Interview with SHRM President & CEO, Johnny C. Taylor, Jr. #SHRMDIV
The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Conference has been filled with great content and information. I am a firm believer in education and being a continual learner. With this in mind, I was eager to interview SHRM President & CEO, Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., a leading Human Resource expert and proven change agent, to learn more about his career, motivations, …
From Military Service to the Civilian Workforce – #SHRMDIV Interview with Carol Eggert
This week I will be attending the 2018 Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Diversity & Inclusion Conference, which is a conference focused on the important work of creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. The following article was originally posted on the SHRM Blog site. _______________________________________________________________ Transitioning from Active Duty to a Civilian career can be a struggle …
Voter Education – Redirect the Conversation
Mid-term elections are quickly approaching, and the conversation surrounding voter suppression continues to become more and more heated. Rather than continuously focusing on “voter suppression”, particularly across Black communities, why don’t we turn the discussion to voter education? Let’s educate fellow American citizens about their local and state laws – be proactive! “So long as I do not firmly and irrevocably possess …
Senseless Violence Takes the Life of LSU Player Wayde Sims
It is a sad day when anyone passes away, but a very sad day when that loss of life is a young person due to senseless violence. In Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University basketball player Wayde Sims was fatally shot during a fight not far from campus, only hours before the first official practice of the season. Though details …
OSI’s President, Omari Faulkner, Joins the Jr. NBA 2018 Youth Basketball Leadership Conference
17 May 2018 – Today marks the official kick-off for the second annual Jr. NBA Youth Leadership Conference in Chicago, IL. O Street International’s Founder and President, Omari Faulkner, is honored to be a part of this significant event that connects youth basketball coaches, administrators, and influential stakeholders within the student-athlete community – missioned to shape, educate, and inspire student-athletes …
Transitioning from the Military Starts with a Personal Inventory
The transition from active duty to a civilian career isn’t always easy. Many service members will enter a new career or phase of life for the very first time. During any major transition, I have found it to be extremely beneficial to take a personal inventory of my previous experience and determine how that experience will prepare me for …