October 9, 2026
Be Aware of what you desire for your life There comes a point in life when you realize that you do have control. That realization is fundamental for growth. But it can also be empowering. Self-empowerment begins when you stop waiting for circumstances, other people, or even your past to permit you to move forward. […]
October 3, 2026
A preview from ROOTED, the memoir in progress by Tracy L. Myles. Before basketball, I knew work. I grew up with grandparents who were sharecroppers in rural North Carolina. There were animals to feed, crops to tend, and responsibilities that did not disappear because I was tired. Long before I understood what discipline could do […]
September 30, 2026
Stay prepared for the unexpected. Change can blindside you at anytime!
September 16, 2026
When employees encounter workplace injustice, discrimination, unethical conduct, unsafe practices, or a destructive organizational culture, silence can feel like the safest choice. Speaking up may appear risky, especially when the concern involves a supervisor, an influential leader, or a system that has repeatedly failed to respond. But silence carries risks of its own. Problems that […]
September 8, 2026
Sharing my story isn’t just about what happened to me—it’s about how I took control of where I wanted to go next. The TREE Method™—Take Responsibility. Endure Everything—helps us move from passive participants in our circumstances to active authors of our future. Taking responsibility means: My story isn’t merely a record of what I survived. […]
September 8, 2026
🎤 Now Booking Speaking Engagements Organizations do not grow until their people do. I am Tracy L. Myles, M.A., creator of The TREE Method™—Take Responsibility. Endure Everything. Drawing from my experiences in public service, law enforcement, organizational leadership, athletics, and overcoming personal adversity, I deliver practical messages that inspire people to take ownership, develop resilience, […]
September 6, 2026
Happy Labor Day to Everyone who shows up and get’s it Done.
September 4, 2026
During some of the most difficult years of my life, Bob Marley’s music became more than entertainment. It gave me a place to steady my thoughts when life felt uncertain. His music carried messages of endurance, freedom, responsibility, faith, and resistance—messages that spoke directly to the struggles I was experiencing. When I say Bob Marley’s […]
August 31, 2026
In 1992, following the Rodney King verdict, I was working public safety patrol at Morehouse College. As I moved through the Atlanta University Center that evening, I could feel the tension in the air. People were gathering. Vehicles were moving through the area differently. The atmosphere no longer felt normal. Near Clark Atlanta University and […]
August 21, 2026
What You Know Matters More Than What You’re Called In today’s workplace, titles can carry tremendous weight. Director. Manager. Supervisor. Coordinator. Executive. We often associate these titles with authority, expertise, leadership, and success. But a title tells us where someone sits on an organizational chart. It does not necessarily tell us what that person knows, […]
August 13, 2026
Government workers are facing a quiet shift—and many still underestimate how much it’s changing the rules. For years, public service offered a clear structure: defined roles, steady progression, and a strong sense of identity tied to service, stability, and commitment. But today, that structure is evolving. Contract employees are no longer operating on the outside—they […]
August 9, 2026
The Hidden Cost of Holding Others Back (And How TREE Leaders Break the Cycle) There’s a truth that doesn’t get said enough—especially in professional spaces like law enforcement, state government, and leadership environments: When you hold others back, you don’t just limit them…you limit yourself. It may not show up immediately. In fact, on the […]