::THE SLICE REPORT WITH MONA AUSTIN

buzzz worthy. . . SETTLE UP: People who think that success or upward mobility depends on who you know are perpetually seeking a connection with someone who offers more than they do, whether it is money, power, status or resources. This approach might work in a "soft," passive business relationship where there is no real expectation to impact the bottom line, but it rarely works in a partnership wherein branding and reputational assets should be tantamount. The tendency is that individuals who came to gain instead of give will "learn and turn." They glean knowledge and use it only to satisfy their goals, then exit. I n a partnership, both parties have the same goals. They must come into the relationship with equal strength in their respective practice areas, otherwise one party will always receive greater benefits than the other, causing the relationship to be ineffective. Mutual benefits equal mutual rewards. You can't just give away your hard earned ...

buzzz worthy. . . LOS ANGELES - OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network's newest primetime series takes Saturday nights by storm beginning  January 23 at 9 p.m. ET/PT .  "It's Not You, It's Men," featuring international movie star, author and platinum recording artist Tyrese Gibson and hip-hop icon, author and reality star Rev Run , will bring viewers insight on everything from men and love to relationships and  marriage. Friends for over seven years, Tyrese and Rev Run pride themselves on their varying points of view when it comes to relationships and marriage.  Tyrese is a single father in search of his dream woman and Rev Run has been happily married for more than 20 years and is a father of six.  Their ideas and opinions on love and commitment often clash, demonstrating the unique chemistry the longtime friends share, and resulting in passionate conversation and humorous banter. Each week, the series will feature celebrity guests offering u...