A few questions to consider:
- Who’s making the money?
- Who is the gatekeeper?
- Who is the real gatekeeper?
- Who attracts unwanted attention?
- Who makes friends with everyone and transcends the pettiness
- Do the answers to the questions above impact your success?
These are the questions I would ask before getting into any industry without substantial financial backing or political clout.
Willie Jackson is a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Consultant & Facilitator with