Damon Sayles

Damon Sayles, M.S., CeM, is the assistant publication manager for MultiBriefs. A journalism veteran of more than 25 years, Damon is a member of the inaugural class (2012) of Who’s Who In Black Dallas, which recognizes African Americans in the Dallas-Fort Worth community who have made a positive impact. You can reach him via email at dsayles@multiview.com.

Articles by Damon Sayles

• 5 steps companies can make in the fight for racial justice

  Thursday, June 11, 2020

  The death of George Floyd in Minneapolis has lit a global fire to where more people of all colors, creeds and orientations are expressing their opinions in favor of social justice, racial equality and human rights. Some are inquiring about what they can do to help the cause. Others are clueless as to what needs to be done in work and recreational environments. Some have even asked if it goes beyond a donation — which it does. As corporate America continues to cope with racial injustice, here are a few things companies can do to better the advancement of equality.

• Counting carbs? 3 alternative options for tasty sweets

  Thursday, April 16, 2020

  For many trying to lose weight, junk foods are an Achilles' heel. Let's be honest: There's nothing like the soothing taste of candy, cake, chocolate and everything in between. It's a guilty pleasure ... but what if that pleasure wasn't as guilty? What if you could eat low-carb snacks that taste just like the sweet items you're used to? Allow me to present to you three sweets that taste just like the more unhealthy substitute. Let it be said that the following information isn't a shot on any product by any means; it's simply a means to provide healthier alternatives.

• Halting sports shows human lives valued over making money

  Friday, March 13, 2020

  The coronavirus (COVID-19) has hit the world with a left hook that packs 100 times the power of the greatest heavyweight boxing champion. On the evening of March 11, the NBA suspended its season. The next day, the NCAA Tournament crushed the dreams of college basketball fans by canceling March Madness, one of the biggest events in American sports not named the Super Bowl. From there, hockey fans saw the NHL season suspended, baseball fans saw the spring training schedule canceled and Opening Day pushed back indefinitely, and soccer fans saw leagues from various nations go on hiatus.

• Healthier — but tasty — food options for Super Bowl Sunday

  Wednesday, January 29, 2020

  Super Bowl LIV is taking place Sunday in Miami. The Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers will headline the biggest day in all of American sports. There's also food — lots of good food. Super Bowl Sunday dining is an event, but as the years pass, it's turned into one of the unhealthiest times of the year. But whoever said you can't enjoy eating during the Super Bowl while also finding healthy alternatives in the process? Contrary to popular belief, it can happen. Check out these five alternatives for some of the most common foods served during the Super Bowl.

• Preventing ACL injuries in female athletes

  Monday, November 18, 2019

  It's basketball and soccer season. Athletes have been training all throughout the spring and summer in preparation for the final months of 2019 and the first quarter of the 2020. The goal for most athletes is to have a breakout season. In doing so, an athlete must stay healthy. While this is the season for basketball and soccer, this is also the season for bad knee injuries. For female athletes, anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are among the most common.

• 5 conditioning exercises safe for young athletes

  Thursday, October 17, 2019

  According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), strength training is recommended and marked as safe for children 8 years old and up. However, "strength training" should not be used interchangeably with "weight training." For young athletes, leave the weights alone. But...do not leave the conditioning alone. Injuries in sports happen at times, but a lot of injuries can be avoided with proper conditioning. Here are five exercises for young athletes to help them improve their conditioning — and all five are safe.

• With Hurricane Dorian on the way, it’s imperative to be prepared

  Thursday, August 29, 2019

  As it continues toward the southeast coast of the United States, Hurricane Dorian has become national news. And the closer it gets to the Florida coast, the scarier it becomes. According to the National Hurricane Center, Dorian could threaten the Bahamas and then hit Florida during Labor Day weekend. Per forecasting, Dorian is expected to strengthen to a Category 3 hurricane. Central Florida could be a major target, and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has declared a State of Emergency.

• Cybersecurity steps to consider following Facebook’s reported breach

  Tuesday, October 09, 2018

  Some are calling it the worst Facebook hack of all time. Last month, Facebook engineers recognized unusual activity within their systems, and the company announced a network attack had exposed personal information of roughly 50 million users. As a Facebook user, there are a few steps that can be taken to keep your account safe from future attacks. And while they may seem like elementary rules of social media cybersecurity, here are three that seem to be forgotten and only remembered when a big breach takes place.

• High school coaching hire fuels women’s empowerment in football

  Monday, August 28, 2017

  ​The 2017 high school football season has begun in some areas and is expecting to kick off this weekend in others. In Texas, high school football is king, and for one coach, high school football will be groundbreaking.

• Texas prepares for Hurricane Harvey

  Thursday, August 24, 2017

  With the expected arrival of Hurricane Harvey, the state of Texas is in disaster-preparation mode. Harvey, which has become a hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico, is expected to hit the Texas Gulf Coast as a Category 3 storm in the early morning hours Saturday — the first Category 3 hurricane to hit the U.S. in over a decade.

• The Helmfon: Unique, noise-isolating device or a work distraction?

  Monday, August 21, 2017

  When it comes to drowning out the various loud sounds in an office environment, noise-canceling options come in all forms. Whether it's the best headphones on the market to detect ambient noise or taking the old-school approach of buying earplugs, there are several ways to silence the loudmouths who surround you on a daily basis.

• Can ‘snaplications’ be the future of hiring?

  Friday, August 11, 2017

  ​First impressions are everything when in the job application process. Everything you do and say is judged. The goal is to win over a company by showing your persona as someone who can represent the company's brand. Imagine doing all of this in a 10-second window.

• Stuck in the middle between alpha dogs

  Wednesday, July 26, 2017

  Ever been around a scenario where one director makes a decision, only to have another director counter that decision right in front of you? Depending on the kind of person you are, it can be enough to make you want to grab your headphones and focus your attention elsewhere — or grab the nearest bag of popcorn and get your jollies if you are a fan of work drama.

• Despite backlash, Durant proves upgrading is good

  Tuesday, June 13, 2017

  When it comes to changing jobs, what's the difference in what NBA superstar Kevin Durant did and what the average Joe does every day? If the common denominator is for upgrading purposes, the answer is nothing. Absolutely nothing.

• Can the ‘granny shot’ save struggling free throw shooters?

  Monday, June 12, 2017

  In basketball, watching a player showcase proper shooting form can be a vision of beauty. And when a basketball player heads to the free throw line, that player's form can be a topic of discussion — especially when that player is a big-time college or professional player.

• How can you beat your rivals after they upgrade? Ask LeBron

  Tuesday, May 30, 2017

  How do professional basketball and the world of business intertwine? Quite easily if you're solely focused on winning. When NBA Finals start Thursday, the Cleveland Cavaliers are looking to become the league's first back-to-back world champion since the 2012 and 2013 Miami Heat. Coincidentally, those Miami teams and the current Cleveland team feature the same superstar in LeBron James.

• Sound-producing tattoos? A new company is making it happen

  Thursday, May 18, 2017

  Tattoos are a popular way for many to express themselves and to make a lasting impression by way of permanent ink. A 2016 report by The Harris Poll said roughly 3 in 10 American adults (18 years and older) have at least one tattoo — and of those inked, nearly 7 in 10 have multiple tattoos.

• 20 famous quotes to help inspire leaders

  Friday, May 12, 2017

  Leadership can be defined with so many phrases, in so many stanzas, by so many people, well-known or unknown. Their words can tug on the strings of so many individuals simply looking to be great at what they do in life.

• Advice to high school athletes from a former Texas Longhorn

  Thursday, April 27, 2017

  When Alex De La Torre signed to play football with the University of Texas in February 2012, he had all kinds of aspirations. He didn't have the superstar career that only a handful of college athletes experience en route to an NFL career, but if there's one thing De La Torre can say, it's this: He made it farther than the majority of his peers did.

• 3 rules to help beat the competition (instead of your customers)

  Friday, April 14, 2017

  First, it was Uber, which continues to find itself in the news for all the wrong reasons. Then, it was Pepsi nearly breaking the internet and adding a new line in the oil-and-water discussion of race relations and police brutality. Both companies went through situations that left them embarrassed, backpedaling and answering to myriad negative headlines.

• What do great leaders have in common with great DJs?

  Tuesday, April 04, 2017

  Picture it. The scene is intense. The ambiance is notable. The electricity is never questioned. Most importantly, the people are excited. This is the scenario every phenomenal DJ wants to experience the minute he puts on that first song.

• Bringing the spirit of March Madness into your office

  Wednesday, March 15, 2017

  The NCAA men's basketball tournament is underway, and while die-hard college basketball fans are hoping for great success with their tournament brackets, teams participating in the tournament are hoping the mythical powers of "March Madness" work in their favor, en route to a national championship.

• Every good leader needs to know FACTS

  Thursday, March 09, 2017

  Most of us will agree — if we sit and think about it — that there’s a substantial difference between being a leader and being a manager. Some may even argue that while a person can be taught to be a manager, that same person cannot be taught to be a leader. True leaders, however, are about the overall vision of not only the company but the future of the business. A good leader is all about facts — or, in this case, FACTS.

• Let confidence turn the tables on your next interview

  Monday, March 06, 2017

  Getting the interview is the hardest part for the unemployed. At least that’s how it should be. For many, the toughest part between battling unemployment and earning that first paycheck from the new job is mastering the interview process. Like it or not, the interview can make or break you before you answer one question. There are employers who monitor confidence the minute they lay eyes on you. Think about it: How many of your old bosses and the company’s best workers lack confidence?