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The Paths to Power

It all began in 1980, when an 19-year-old Ursula Burns walked through the doors of Xerox Corp. to work as a summer intern. Over the next three decades she would put an indelible mark on the global leviathan. In July 2009, her prowess and performance led to a headline-grabbing milestone: Burns was installed as Xerox’s chief executive officer, becoming the first African American woman to take the helm of one of the nation’s largest publicly traded companies.

UBR Spotlight: Master Entrepreneur Robert L. Johnson

This week on The Urban Business Roundtable: master wealth builder Robert L. Johnson, chairman of The RLJ Companies and founder of Black Entertainment Television (BET). Also: productivity expert Peggy Duncan.

Serena Williams Talks Business, Branding, and Sports Performance

Serena Williams Talks Business, Branding, and Sports Performance

When I am competing and training I am 100% focused. But I love being an entrepreneur and love working with other entrepreneurs on products and projects that are meaningful. Making time for that work is important and energizing. It is a balance,but one that I enjoy.

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