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ABOUT THE BOOK​
This anthology shines a light on the harsh realities many Black professionals face in the workplace. Yet, despite the challenges, these stories illustrate how to rise above. break cycles of workplace trauma, empower yourself, find fulfillment in your careers, and lift as you climb.
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Uncover Systemic Workplace PRACTICES​
​Understand covert and overt discrimination facing Black employees through first-hand accounts
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GET Practical Strategies to Challenge the Status Quo
Read how these professionals took on systemic oppression using hard-won wisdom
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LEARN Pathways to Empowerment Through Mindset Shifts​
Discover the importance of mental resilience and get tips you can implement immediately
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ABOUT THE COVER
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The cover is green in honor of Victor Hugo’s Green Book for Negro Motorists which was compiled annually from 1936-1966 to provide a list of safe hotels, restaurants, boarding houses, etc. across the country.
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During the Civil War, hot air balloons were used for aerial reconnaissance so scouts could see and detect the enemy miles away. The writers in this anthology did the same by sharing hard-won perspectives that can help you recognize and overcome obstacles in the workplace.
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This book is your elevated vantage point to:
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Recognize patterns of adversity
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Strategize ways to overcome workplace challenges
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Have your experience seen and your insights valued
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Expand your perspective on progressing in your career​
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"After that acquisition and throughout the rest of my banking career, I carried an unsigned resignation letter in my briefcase. It kept me grounded..."
It also kept me empowered.
- Phillip Woolfolk
from 1986-2022 and 2008-2014​
Phillip Woolfolk​
Speaker, Author, Alternative Lender
Phillip serves as the Managing Director of Phillip Speaks, LLC focusing on Keynote and Motivational Speaking, and Writing. Phillip formerly served as the Chief Operations Officer of the African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey (AACCNJ). ​
The most recent writing project includes the anthology, co-authored with other professionals across the country entitled Triumph In The Trenches, Navigating Success for Black Professionals. Stay tuned for the next project, which will be Volume 2 of Triumph In The Trenches to be released in February of 2025. ​​​ Phillip is also the Founder of Main Street Advisory, LLC.
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Client/Organization Benefits:
Clarity of Focus, Thought, and Strategy
Focus on impactful activities to drive your organization forward
Remove fear and the Analysis Paralysis Pitfall
"Decide To Be Unstoppable." ~ Phillip Woolfolk​
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