Year: 2020

The Dairy Devil – Consider This

Did you know that dairy may not be bad for you after all? The topic of milk is tough because there is a lot of confusion about what it does to the body. This can be a problem for some seeking to improve their health because who are you going to believe? Who CAN you […]

20 Things Both Cops and Citizens Should Know

Law enforcement is in the news – again and again. Recently, we have seen calls to defund the police. Is this the responsible way to go? Bad cops bullying and killing innocent people (and criminals) is not exactly a new thing. So why the selective outrage? On the other hand, great cops doing amazing things […]

Power and Leadership Are Different

The Difference between Power and Leadership Leadership and Power are two very different concepts, and differentiating the two is quite important. There are about as many definitions for leadership as there are leaders. However, the general idea is that leadership is about influence and courage to do the right thing; by seizing the moment and […]

Do Instructional Design Methods Result in Rigidity?

Do instructional design methods make teaching and learning too rigid? That is a challenging question to answer simply. Let me say that it depends on both the application and perspective. Allow me to start with a quote. David Greene, a former field supervisor for Fordham University’s Graduate School of Education, said, “Imagine your brain surgeon […]

The SPP90-Plus Quarantine Challenge

With everyone stuck at home and with gyms being a hit or miss on being open, I thought I would share a fun challenge that can be done at home and without any weights. It’s called the SPP90 Plus Quarantine Challenge. All you need for this challenge is you and a little bit of time. […]

Defining a Bigot

Let’s define the “Bigot.” Trust me… it’s important. big·ot /ˈbiɡət/ noun a person who is intolerant toward those holding different opinions. Webster’s Dictionary Similar Words: Do you know of someone intolerant because someone holds a different opinion? I am reminded of a recent LinkedIn post where a gentleman posted something ambiguous about his support for […]

Truths about Laws and Their Enforcement

You have probably heard many conservatives recite “Land of the Free – Home of the Brave.” I find it curious. Would you really call us a Free or Brave nation at this point? Think about how many laws there are. Do you know how many laws are on the books? Do not feel bad if […]

The Remarkable Leadership of Thomas Paine

A complete failure can change the world. Someone once perceived as a loser can inspire millions of people to do extraordinary things. Such was the reality of Thomas Paine. Today’s leaders have much to learn from Thomas Paine. Leaders would be wise to evaluate what allowed Paine to become such an effective change agent, considering […]

The Sinister Plan or Evil Agenda

I have often alluded to the idea, and I am sure you have probably picked up on the idea that perhaps the government and the parties involved have some kind of sinister plan in motion. Not one party or the other, but both. Perhaps they are attempting to control the masses for some bigger agenda, […]