If a person cried out for help, would you help them or simply watch from the sidelines? That’s not a trick question. The fact is, most people won’t respond to a cry for help, if others are present, because they expect someone else to act. The point being that when everyone’s responsible, no one’s responsible…. [Read More]
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Keep An Open Mind
How to Pass Your Values On to Your Children
How to Have a Fresh Perspective
One of the most valuable skills you can have is the ability to think clearly and rationally — to process information, exhibit good judgment, engage in intelligent problem solving, and make smart decisions. But this skill is sometimes elusive. Here are 15 essential principles to ensure that you have a fresh perspective. Keep Things in… [Read More]
How to Earn Credibility
When Rules Outweigh Common Sense
Rules essentially tell you what you can or can’t do in a given situation. There are grammar rules to construct a sentence, rules to play a sport, and even rules to tell you which side of the street to drive on. In essence, they provide structure, stability, and predictability in life. Without them, things would… [Read More]
You Be the Judge
Everyone thinks they’re an expert. They judge style, review restaurants, grade policies, scrutinize movies, evaluate leadership effectiveness, and play Monday-morning quarterback. They even judge the beliefs and values of friends and colleagues. Why are folks so judgmental? Some people want to show off how smart they are, while others judge folks to make themselves feel… [Read More]
Living the Golden Rule
Everyone knows the Golden Rule. In fact, numerous religions espouse it, the most familiar version being, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” The question is, if most people know, and agree, with the principle, why don’t more folks live by that standard? Do you abide by the Golden Rule? When… [Read More]
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