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
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
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
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
Much is being written about “tribal America” and how politics has made people choose the circle in which the stand. But tribalism has always been a feature of our culture, way before the Age of Trump. I was reminded of this by a article in yesterday’s Washington Post about the premiere of the new … Read more