National Black Staff Network Conference Sister to Sister Memphis, TN February 27, 2010 Presented by Gloria Towner and Melanie Mitchell

My brother, I want you to be strong. Don’t ever give a man money, because it makes him weak. Pearl E. Beauchamp Mitchell My brother, I want you to be strong.

You don’t have to justify anything to anyone! You talk too much!

A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. Proverbs 15:1

You can’t hide from who you are… OD Truism Wherever a man goes to dwell, his character goes with him. African Proverb You can’t hide from who you are… OD Truism

Hard work never caused anyone to be fired! There is no shame in actually doing the job that you are being paid to do!

Two can keep a secret, if one of them is dead. African Proverb Loose lips sink ships!!!

For tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today For tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today. African Proverb

Knowledge is like a garden: If it is not cultivated, it cannot be harvested. African Proverb

When the music changes, so does the dance. African Proverb

Wisdom does not come overnight. African Proverb

One falsehood spoils a thousand truths. African Proverb Not everything that looks good to you is good for you!

When the elephants fight, it is the grass that suffers. African Proverb

My Life Shield:

My Chair of Life:

No on can make you a victim without your consent. Love and respect yourself. Expect no less from those you allow to enter your life. Winston Mitchell, Sr. No on can make you a victim without your consent.