I teach Speech Communication. One of the subjects we dwell on is “ethnocentrism.” It is a fancy, academic word, that basically means “I think that my group is better than your group, so I will focus on my group and, in some way or another, think less of your group.” There are a lot of… Read More Walton Coggins (Boyd Crowder in Justified) Teaches Us a Lesson about Racism
At the First Friday Book Synopsis, we have covered many books which have included a reference to “wisdom over knowledge.” And, there is a strong correlation between wisdom and age. Maybe not! I thought a recent article in the Wall Street Journal entitled “The Search is on for Fresh Executive Talent” (April 11, 2011, p.… Read More One Step Forward – and Still Stuck in the Mud
People are different. And the more diversity between the people, the more differences there are. So – here is the question of the day: Do you always hang out with the same people – the same kinds of people? If so, maybe it’s time broaden your circle. This simple advice is a key part of… Read More Who Do You Hang With? – Maybe It’s Time To Widen Your Circle; Really!
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