Change has been sweeping the globe, and it has had a profound impact on our lives. Maybe it’s time to see where change has taken us. After all, change is good — if it’s in the right direction. Do you remember the good old days when: It was cool to love your country. A cell… [Read More]
The Glue That Supports a Healthy Social Fabric
Our bridges, tunnels, and roadways are deteriorating and continue to be in serious decline. But what about other things that are corroding but aren’t as visible? For example, if you have tooth decay, and fail to address it, it will come back to bite you. The same holds true for the spirit and soul of… [Read More]
Are You Blurring the Line Between Right and Wrong?
What would happen if the line between right and wrong became blurred? Can you imagine a world in which cheating is acceptable, lying is tolerated, and stealing is a way of life? Imagine a world in which rules are ignored, laws are overlooked, and traditions are disregarded. People compromise their integrity partly because of selfishness,… [Read More]
Do You Live in the Dark? The Danger of Being Uninformed
Close your eyes. What do you see? Nothing? Let me ask you a different way: Close your office door. What’s happening outside your four walls? You’re not sure, you say? The fact is, when you live behind closed doors; when you build walls around yourself; when you’re close-minded and tune out others’ viewpoints; and when… [Read More]
Do You Deserve to Be Trusted?
Some things occur naturally like the sunrise, seasons, and the changing of the tides. Many folks put trust in the same category, thinking it’s simply a natural outgrowth of relationships. Nothing could be further from the truth. What’s more, if you believe that trust is inevitable, you’re far less likely to make the effort required… [Read More]
Would You Do Something Unethical If You Could Get Away with It?
Lying, cheating, stealing. I assume you know the difference between right and wrong. The question is whether you abstain from those acts because you’re honorable or because you’re afraid of getting caught. Would you do something unethical if you could get away with it? Nobody, except the perpetrator, really knows why an unscrupulous act was… [Read More]
It’s Time for Grown-Ups to Grow Up
Kids do crazy things, but we expect more from grown-ups, don’t we? Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. Folks scream obscenities at ballgames, bully people on social media, and treat others with total disrespect. If you think this behavior is rude, insensitive, and tasteless, you’re right. But why is it so prevalent? The truth is,… [Read More]
Are People Invisible to You?
We talk down to the waitress like she’s our gofer. We shout instructions to the underling as though he’s a fool. We look away from the homeless man as if he doesn’t exist. To some folks, these people are invisible. Did you ever consider that these people have pride like you and me, they have… [Read More]
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