leadership is not the act of transferring accountability and demanding results. true leaders will equip those being led with the tools they need to succeed, not because they have been requested but because they have been deemed necessary
making someone else accountable for your shortcomings does not mean you are devoid of limitations and certainly does not make you an effective leader.
Days like this I feel like talking to my imaginary friends. The ones who don’t feel like they have to give advice, they just let me talk so I can say things out loud while trying to gain perspective. The imaginary friends who have nothing better to do than play sounding board to my problems de jour. The ones who actually listen and are not simply waiting so they can make their point and look “smart.” Yes, those imaginary friends.
#WoooDAMNsah…
I was recently introduced to Amore Pacific and, as usual, the products sat in my beauty drawer for almost a month before I even touched it. When I started using the the Time Response collection my skin went from “ok” to super moisturized in just a couple of days…this is great going into winter. See my initial thoughts on Amore Pacific on This That Beauty.
I have made this soup for the last 4 or 5 years. The original recipe is from someone on food network, I can’t remember exactly who it was. I added the smokey chipotle paprika, garlic and red pepper flakes. I’ll be sure to update this post with a picture when I make it this year.
Ingredients
2 cup shredded or diced baked turkey (white meat or dark meat – anything goes)
1 cup finely diced yellow or white onion
1.5 cups medium-diced fresh plum tomato
1 cup unsalted canned or frozen corn
1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained (if you use unsalted beans, no need to rinse)
2 cloves garlic, diced
1.5 tablespoons chili powder
.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes (Optional. I am Jamaican, so, I like everything with a little kick!)
1 tablespoon smoky chipotle paprika (If you have smokey paprika that also works.)
2 tablespoons tomato paste (I really hope someone comes up with a sachet of tomato paste. Who ever uses a whole can?)
2 quart sodium free or low sodium vegetable stock
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
9 cilantro sprigs
kosher salt (optional)
4 6 inch flour or corn tortillas (optional)
2 limes cut in wedges (optional)
2 cups vegetable oil (optional)
Directions
In a large soup pot, heat two tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic until the onion turns a bit translucent (about 4-5 minutes) Add chili powder, smoky paprika and stir for about 15 seconds. And tomato past and red pepper flakes and stir for another 15 seconds. Add the vegetable stock and cilantro sprigs, stir and bring to a boil. Add corn, black beans and tomatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Add turkey and season (and Kosher salt to taste, if necessary) Simmer for another 10-15 minutes. Serve with lime wedge and tortilla chips (instructions for chips below)
Place tortillas on a cutting board and slice into 1/4 inch strips. Heat two cups of oil on medium high heat. Add 7-10 strips at a time to the oil. Fry until crispy and lightly golden. Remove chips and place on paper towel to remove excess oil.
I may be one of two black people who cannot do the electric slide. I cannot take group exercise classes and if I am dancing, I don’t dare look at someone else who is dancing lest I trip and fall over myself. Yes, it’s that serious. Further proof that I am like no one else and trying to be so will result in disaster.
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