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Oct 21, 2016
1 min

TEDx Talk: What Made The Difference?

TEDx (technology, entertainment, and design) events bring together bright minds to give talks that are idea-focused, and on a wide range ...

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Robert Louis Shepard, PhD

Jul 15, 2016
5 min

Marriage and Money

An email was sent to me from someone seeking mentoring in their marriage: I understand the idea in marriage that two become as one. I am ...

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Robert Louis Shepard, PhD

Nov 2, 2015
1 min

Rich Legacy of HBCUs

The long, rich, but unsung legacy of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) is that they have been and continue to be God-s...

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Robert Louis Shepard, PhD

Oct 17, 2015
1 min

Speaking Engagement

As part of the Celebration of the Inauguration of the 11th President of Saint Augustine's University (SAU), I will speak and conduct a sp...

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My Attempt To Gain Some Clarity: Historically Speaking

Robert Louis Shepard, PhD

Oct 2, 2015
2 min

My Attempt To Gain Some Clarity: Historically Speaking

As President Obama moves toward the end of his Presidency, the Republicans continue their push to stop his forward progress. In my view t...

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Robert Louis Shepard, PhD

Sep 2, 2015
1 min

Change: It's Constant

No Blog Posts were entered between April 2015 through August 2015. Reason. Was in the midst of a change involving selling the house that w...

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Is Owning Your Own Business in Your Future?

Robert Louis Shepard, PhD

Mar 3, 2015
1 min

Is Owning Your Own Business in Your Future?

The generations born between the late 1970s and the mid-1990s entered a work world that had changed dramatically from the one their paren...

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Robert Louis Shepard, PhD

Feb 3, 2015
2 min

You Lost Your Job, What Now?

Job loss is prevalent today. The time between being hired and being terminated varies. Some employees are let go before they reach the re...

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Robert Louis Shepard, PhD

Jan 8, 2015
1 min

Technology Versus The Worker

2015 opened with The Coca Cola Company laying off thousands of its employees in North America and others at their International operation...

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Are Black Colleges Boosting Minority Representation in the Sciences?

Robert Louis Shepard, PhD

Dec 31, 2014
2 min

Are Black Colleges Boosting Minority Representation in the Sciences?

An Emphatic "YES!" And I am honored and proud to have served the historically black college and university (HBCU) community in the capaci...

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Robert Louis Shepard, PhD

Nov 7, 2014
1 min

Debt Can Trap

Some individuals will never realize their dream because of being lured into taking on too much debt obligation too early in life. If fin...

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Robert Louis Shepard, PhD

Oct 8, 2014
1 min

Time Management: No or Yes

Time passes quickly. The 24-hour day that seems to have just begun is gone. But where did the time go? It simply, "Ticked Away." Managi...

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Robert Louis Shepard, PhD

Sep 18, 2014
1 min

Becoming Equipped

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Robert Louis Shepard, PhD

Aug 6, 2014
1 min

Be Clear and Let Others Know

Some qualities typical of persons who connect with their purpose include: (1) Being clear on who "they" are; (2) Knowing what "they" want...

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Robert Louis Shepard, PhD

Jul 17, 2014
1 min

Leaders Keep On Coming

At the opening of Saint Augustine's University's (SAU) [Raleigh, NC] Fall 2014 academic year there were 40 young men from across the Stat...

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Robert Louis Shepard, PhD

Jun 6, 2014
1 min

Negotiate With Confidence

When in negotiations, "Never feel pressured to make a decision on the spot, especially if the decision can result in a life changing even...

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Robert Louis Shepard, PhD

May 6, 2014
1 min

The Power Of History: Undeniable

The purpose of developing my Reading List was twofold: To gain a broader and deeper personal understanding and appreciation of the Africa...

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Robert Louis Shepard, PhD

Apr 9, 2014
1 min

Arrogance Can Creep In

God-given talents are to be used generously with a spirit of charity and humility to enhance the quality of life for mankind. When serv...

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Robert Louis Shepard, PhD

Mar 6, 2014
1 min

Mentoring Starts Early

With help to focus, every child has within them the capacity and ability to discover their purpose and the strength to cultivate it on th...

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Leading Historical Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs) into 21st Century

Robert Louis Shepard, PhD

Oct 17, 2010
2 min

Leading Historical Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs) into 21st Century

With the support of the world-renowned Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), I combined my love for entrepreneurship, my experie...

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