Be SOMETHING

Well, Melania, what do you have to say about Jamal Myles? At the beginning of the school year, nine-year old Jamal told his mother he was gay and was going to tell his schoolmates because he was proud of who he was.  Less than a week later, Jamal took his own life.  In an interview … Read more

Lessons from Sesame Street

  Watching Sesame Street with our daughter way too many years ago, my favorite segment was called, “One of these is not like the others.”  While Ernie or one of the other Muppets sang the following lyrics, they would show three or four images and ask, “Which thing is not like the others?” One of … Read more

OurSpace

  Throughout my career, I have had the honor and privilege of leading several organizations.  One of the principles I applied during my tenure in each position was the right of those under my supervision to disagree with or challenge anything we did.  However, it was incumbent on those who voiced disapproval to also provide … Read more

The Great American Face-Out

  Lately, I have started my posts by mentioning a creativity tool or technique which I used to develop and flesh out the content on the topic du jour.  Today’s article again draws on Carl Jung’s concept of “synchronicity,” the ability to see connections where none seem to exist.  The observation which triggered today’s topic … Read more

Validation of Strangers

  On Monday night’s installment of “Late Night,” host Seth Meyers and guest Amy Adams discussed how they felt about their children following in their footsteps.  Meyers hoped his young son would not, like his father, desperately need “the validation of strangers.”  My first thought?  Had Meyers coined the 21st century version of Blanche DuBois’ … Read more