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Re: Five “Don’ts” for Introducing a Female Speaker (And Why This Matters)

davidmcqueen — Sun, 22 May 2016 08:39:20 -0000

This is why I highly recommend speakers/panellists, etc to write their own intro.
Not everyone will see the points mentioned in the article as offensive or inappropriate
As a host/emcee I always ask speakers/pannelists either beforehand or on the day what and how they would like to be introduced with. Most to be honest have no idea what to include/exclude and a gentle prodding/coaching helps to find out what they are most comfortable with.

Re: SBTV - Share. Build. Teach. Voice.

davidmcqueen — Thu, 26 Mar 2015 19:08:48 -0000

Well done and keep inspiring sir. It's amazing to see the journey you have taken since I first met you. I always share your story as inspiration to young people in schools across the country. Keep rising but always keep your feet on the ground. Bless

Re: Can or Will? The Fair Education Question

davidmcqueen — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 02:33:40 -0000

Brilliant and spot on.

Re: 760: Bo Eason: How to tell YOUR unique story in a powerful way

davidmcqueen — Sat, 22 Nov 2014 03:59:11 -0000

As a fellow storyteller this really resonated with me.
Thanks for the great insights and quotes

Re: 696: Aaron Walker offers Fire Nation our best gift yet!

davidmcqueen — Mon, 06 Oct 2014 07:57:50 -0000

"If you're one step ahead you are a leader, if you are two steps ahead you are a martyr". That is one of the most profound things I have ever heard.

Thanks for this Aaron. Truly inspiring. My fave interview on the site to date.

Re: Co-Discoverer of Ebola Virus Says That Catholic Nuns’ Unclean Needles Were Responsible For the First Outbreak

davidmcqueen — Mon, 06 Oct 2014 03:19:09 -0000

"Even in Africa, where the overall standard of care is surely lower than in the West" Wow. Really? All 54 countries?

Re: A Working Definition of Brand

davidmcqueen — Sat, 12 Oct 2013 16:23:49 -0000

I was being tongue in cheek but your response was on point.

Re: A Working Definition of Brand

davidmcqueen — Thu, 10 Oct 2013 14:35:39 -0000

Lovely definition.
I besseech you to write one on the notion of personal branding

Re: Protected: An Update

davidmcqueen — Wed, 11 Sep 2013 16:21:17 -0000

Ooh that sounds exciting. Let me know when and how :) Proud of you lady and your amazing journey

Re: Protected: An Update

davidmcqueen — Wed, 11 Sep 2013 09:28:39 -0000

Thank you sir. Watch this space.

Re: Protected: An Update

davidmcqueen — Wed, 11 Sep 2013 09:28:29 -0000

Thank you sir. All things happen in good time.

Re: Protected: An Update

davidmcqueen — Wed, 11 Sep 2013 09:28:16 -0000

Thanks Rioch. It has been a while.

Re: Protected: An Update

davidmcqueen — Wed, 11 Sep 2013 09:27:59 -0000

Definitely. I think we have a long overdue visit to a certain restaurant that serves chicken

Re: How to Exit A Conversation.

davidmcqueen — Mon, 02 Sep 2013 12:32:36 -0000

Hahah. Tempted as I am ......

Re: Why I Chose to Split My Social Media

davidmcqueen — Mon, 26 Aug 2013 18:30:42 -0000

It is a tough one. I guess using my main Twitter as my business one has forced my hand. There will still be personal touches but not as much.

Re: Why I Chose to Split My Social Media

davidmcqueen — Sun, 25 Aug 2013 06:02:56 -0000

Thanks for that John. The business ones are more automated and I am not the only one posting on them. Funnily enough I don't post as much on the personal one, so it has made me more productive!

Re: Gradient Lair

davidmcqueen — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 10:18:13 -0000

I wrote about this on my blog. Funnily enough it makes me think about how society responds to this thing as a whole. I think also of Qvenzhane Wallis and Amandla Stenberg.

Well written.

Re: Women-only events: The success to promoting equality and combating gender stereotypes?

davidmcqueen — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 09:14:19 -0000

Firstly Billie is not a boy's name, that's Billy. Glad we got that sorted.

In essence I agree that we cannot tackle discrimination by having groups which it would seem on the surface are discriminatory in and of themselves. It makes sense but I would also argue that affinity groups are usually created because there is a need for some to actually find a voice in the bigger groups.

For example I recently spoke at women's network in an energy company. There was a fair sprinkling of men. Some of the women in the group were intimidated by the larger networks and part of my speech was to take them on that journey of confidence to not letting being a woman hinder them. To shape their conversations I took the opportunity for men and women to air some of their grievances and assumptions around gender, promotion and workplace politics. Could this have happened in any other forum? Of course, however I appreciated that the women's network allowed some to feel safer to air their views in such a group first and build on it.

On the face of it I also think that women's only groups prima facie seem to be discriminatory, but not every woman is bold enough to raise some of the issues they have in the open and like other affinity groups which cater to race or sexuality, we cannot ignore, especially in the larger organisations, that their are steep mountains to climb and sometimes there are people who don't have an outlet to get their concerns or worries out.

Re: Gradient Lair

davidmcqueen — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 14:39:29 -0000

Just to assure you that many of us men are out there who don't just see the world in a Christio-heteronormative lens. We have no problem slapping down these stupid commentators too.

Some of our community still have a mighty long way to go, indeed slavery is far from over for many, but we press on :)

Re: Success Against The Odds: Filling My Technology Knapsack From Scratch

davidmcqueen — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 15:16:57 -0000

Firstly I totally commend you for being bold enough to share this story.
I have been impressed with your journey as a techie since we were introduced by Frederic Mitchell many moons ago. You are indeed a great role model and I have shared your video with my eldest daughter and will do the same with my youngest.

When we met it felt like we were family and I will always see you as my baby sis. Deal with it. LOL. But I must say I am proud of you and proud of your journey against the odds. Some very painful events have shaped you and I would not wish for anyone to have to go through but you have still maintained some strong attributes which help to shape the beautiful woman you have become.

I salute your strength. I salute your drive. I salute your feminity. I salute your bravery. I salute you.

Your brutha over the pond
Dave

Re: Let’s set some ground rules for email signatures, shall we?

davidmcqueen — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 17:01:47 -0000

In the UK you are required by law to include your company name, registration number, registered office address and place of registration. Can be annoying but if you have an incorporated/ltd company it is now a legal requirement. sucks but hey.

Re: Lana Del Rey Named Woman Of The Year By GQ

davidmcqueen — Sun, 09 Sep 2012 18:44:04 -0000

I think its a shame that a talented artist like herself had to strip off for a mens mag. Why cant we just acknowledge talented woman for who they are (adele, lauryn hill, india arie) without them having to strip. What kind of message does it send to younger woman who aspire to be great artists too. Just my two cents as a pro feminist Dad!

Re: Are NGOs Killing African Entrepreneurship? - Business - The Atlantic

davidmcqueen — Sun, 02 Sep 2012 05:56:29 -0000

Although this article is two years old it still resonates but I want to pick up on a few points.
1. Across Africa there a number of large multinational corporations in minerals, mining, energy that are doing quite well without having any truck with NGOs
2. Too often we look at Africa as a homogenous lump. Such an article would never be written in such a tone about Asia or South America. We need to move away from this kind of thinking.
3. Yes NGOs do provide a drain in many respects in some of the economies still struggling with establishing trade opportunities. What would be good though is to have a look at some of the success stories coming out of a few countries like Tanzania, Uganda, Ghana, South Africa and Botswana to name a few where entrepreneuralism is being encouraged and supported without the need for external patronage.

Re: [Video] Kirani City – Soca Artist Mr Killa pays homage to the winner of Grenada’s first gold medal

davidmcqueen — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 14:19:05 -0000

OK. Not exactly how I thought it would sound, but OK then.

Re: Frank Ocean Performs Bad Religion!

davidmcqueen — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 12:05:58 -0000

LOL. I almost forget where I was. It's because I logged in using Disqus. We press on :)