DAY 1

Quentin Williams

Quentin Williams is the founder and President of Dedication To Community (D2C), a national non-profit organization that educates and empowers communities through skills-building workshops and ongoing forums designed to improve understanding and build relationships while pursuing healing, reconciliation and unity. Its experts work with government agencies and the private sector on diversity, belonging and equity, and advise on critical issues in public safety and law enforcement.

Prior to his time at D2C, Q has worked in the NFL, NBA, the FBI as a Special Agent, and in the private practice of law. He played football at Boston College and attended law school at St. John’s University School of Law.

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I thought my purpose was in the jobs that I was doing over the years but that was just preparing me. @MQBLW #purpose #theartofplayingwell

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When I got fired by the NBA I thought it had come to an end because I no longer had the platform of sports to do good in society. @MQBLW #purpose #resilience #theartofplayingwell

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I was living a purpose but I don’t think I was living MY purpose. @MQBLW #purpose #theartofplayingwell

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I got fired for the first time in my life, so I made the conscious and deliberate decision to respond well. @MQBLW #resilience #theartofplayingwell

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When I was down, those who were in my life and really cared about me wanted to help me. @MQBLW #relationships #theartofplayingwell

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Life gives us whatever it gives us. I’m a single dad, and it’s a wonderful opportunity to shape the next generation. @MQBLW #legacy #balance #theartofplayingwell

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When people care about you and trust you, relationships blossom and you can live your best life. @MQBLW #potential #relationships #trust #theartofplayingwell

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I just treat people the way I would hope they would treat me. @MQBLW #relationships #theartofplayingwell

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I’ve always viewed leading with fear as dysfunctional. Yes, they have to follow you but it doesn’t gain true loyalty. @MQBLW #leadership #theartofplayingwell

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