“I Find Black Leaders to be Toxic!” She Said

I find black leaders to be toxic!” She Said

In finding qualified writers for our site, my recruiter came across a very interesting candidate. He was talking to a young black woman who was in search of an opportunity. She inquired about the company asking if it was black-owned. This is not a typical question when interviewing someone, but perhaps it is in today’s hiring circles.

At any rate, the recruiter told her yes, it’s owned by a black man, and then

There are times I have to laugh about the way this new generation is so brutally honest. Some of me can appreciate it, but I also find it rather shocking, disappointing, and offensive. But I’d rather have someone be honest and upfront in the beginning than lie about what they can do and waste my time when I discover they are not qualified later.

On their behalf, there will be a price to pay because they’re missing out on something that will never die, developing relationships.

Ironically, a friend told me a black gen-z’er quit his job and told his white female boss

I couldn’t help nevertheless to ponder what would make someone say something like this to a potential Black employer. And would