I wanted to take a few minutes and vent about something that encompasses many of my work’s points. It is sort of a tough topic, and it has multiple sides and angles. I won’t be able to hit them all, but I do want to hit on a few. Understand that these are just things […]
I read a post today on social media suggesting that “the Constitution was written by white people – for white people,” and continued by saying that “white people are treated better than any other race on the planet.” Aside from being sad, it’s just not accurate – either now or historically. In fact, it breaks […]
The Washington Redskins have recently announced they will be reviewing the team’s name due to pressure from the public and corporate sponsors. But is the term “Redskin” really a bad thing? The issue is not as clear-cut as it seems. There are always two sides to every story, and in this case, it’s important to […]
For generations, the American people have heard it said in schools; they have read it in books, they have read it in pop-culture magazines, and they have heard it on television. It has been the battle cry for military action and the reason to endure hardships faced by the citizenry. The term “Democracy “has become […]
Let me say that I believe that there are some great medical doctors in the world today. Some doctors seem to go out of their way to help their patients and are fully committed to their mission as a doctor. Some expand on their current knowledge by seeking new ideas and concepts regarding medicine. Some […]
As a leadership academic and professional, I have always been fascinated with what makes or breaks leaders. Bias specifically intrigues me. This is because, in 2013, I read an article by Carolyn Y. Johnson titled Everyone is biased: Harvard professor’s work reveals we barely know our own minds (Johnson, 2013). This article was an interview […]
Blind nationalism is a problem. Oddly enough, Republicans tend to be much more willing to succumb to this than others. Still, none of us should confuse a zealous defense of Unalienable Rights with “Blind” Nationalism because that just clearly demonstrates a fundamental misunderstanding or ignorance of the situation at hand. The person who is confusing […]
Are you familiar with the term Astroturf? If not, then today is your lucky day. That is because I am about to provide you with a breadcrumb to help you navigate the seemingly lonely tunnel in which so many are lost. You may find this ironic, but according to Wikipedia, “Astroturfing is the practice of […]
If you’re in sales, then you might want to consider the following. When talking to a customer, we often use the word “WE” when selling the product’s or service’s benefits. This is a powerful word and conveys a team standing behind whatever we are selling. As a result, the customer feels a bit more confident […]
Since when did being prepared for something become a bad idea? Would planning for retirement outside of social security make you a “conspiracy theorist”? So why is it a bad idea to be prepared for the numerous reasons presented yearly? As many have finally figured out, it’s probably not a bad idea for everyone to […]
