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Stand, kneel, sit, jump, run, pass … what difference does nationalism make?

Are national anthems really about respect? Or repression?   Four things you might not know Patriotism has been recognized since the earliest civilizations but nationalism is a relatively new concept with its origins in the Read more...

Are Stumpf and Trump biologically connected?

Egregious behavior by hollow, narcissistic leaders like Stumpf and Trump is, unfortunately, in the DNA of homo sapiens Four things you might not know The root cause of the behavior of bankers and corporate leaders Read more...

Read this book BEFORE November 8th

An evidence-based exposé of Trump's mob connections and his history of psychopathic behavior Three things you might not know The public record is clear. For forty years Donald Trump has had personal and business connections Read more...

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Ten leadership books most leaders probably haven’t read, but should

A plethora of lessons, a dearth of leadership   Six things you might not know: More than 11,000 business books are published annually.[1] Surprise, the top-ten books listed below are seldom on anybody's top-10 or Read more...

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Reading maketh a full man, conference a ready man, and writing an exact man. Sir Francis Bacon (1561-1626)

I believe Francis Bacon’s three principles are the foundation of good writing. By “conference,” he means conversation and that is what the vast majority of people do the most; it’s unique to humans. But where we truly find discovery and advancement is by expanding beyond our ability to converse and developing the other two capabilities we possess: reading and writing. Amassing knowledge and having the ability to articulate it in a permanent form – for millions across history – is a wondrous gift that we humans can give to others with whom we share the planet.

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