Jeffery Beckham Jr.Turning “No’s” into Opportunity: How Setbacks Made Space for My WinsIn life, the path to success is rarely a straight line. Instead, it is often punctuated with obstacles, setbacks, and moments of doubt. The…Sep 25Sep 25
Jeffery Beckham Jr.As April closes, I want to say thank you.“Organizations are learning — or will soon learn — they are less effective when they lack diverse leadership. Their mission loses…Apr 29, 2022Apr 29, 2022
Jeffery Beckham Jr.Investing in Young Men of ColorEarlier this month, I had the opportunity to deliver the keynote address at Unprecedented Chicago’s Scholarship Celebration. For those of…Aug 2, 2021Aug 2, 2021
Jeffery Beckham Jr.Why Racial Justice Work MattersWhen I turned 16, my parents bought me my first vehicle. While getting a car was a celebratory moment for a 16-year-old young man, I…Apr 14, 2021Apr 14, 2021
Jeffery Beckham Jr.Today’s Unrest at the CapitolTimes like today make it more important that ever for our young people at Chicago Scholars to know that we believe in them and their…Jan 6, 2021Jan 6, 2021
Jeffery Beckham Jr.Culture Turns Strategy Into A Smoothie 2: When You Know Your PurposeWhen I started painting, I did so after the passing of my friend Brian Sleet almost 2 years ago to the day. Sleet, as he was affectionately…Dec 23, 2020Dec 23, 2020
Jeffery Beckham Jr.Culture Turns Strategy Into A Smoothie: The Meaning #1I’m a huge fan of affirmations. It’s my top love language so I give them and I like to receive them. I have found them to be an essential…Dec 7, 2020Dec 7, 2020
Jeffery Beckham Jr.The Part You Don’t SeeTuesday night I took part in a protest in my neighborhoods led by clergy and community leaders. It was a beautiful evening on a warm…Jun 4, 2020Jun 4, 2020
Jeffery Beckham Jr.Pain Can Only Be Buried For So LongYou can’t bury pain without healing. Eventually, it will rise either in small reactions or show it’s head in a massive eruption. What you…Jun 1, 2020Jun 1, 2020
Jeffery Beckham Jr.5 Tips for Work From Home SuccessFor most of my 17 year career I’ve been a remote worker. My last 2 roles in corporate were 100% remote so in the midst of the COVID-19…Mar 16, 2020Mar 16, 2020