The older I get, the more I realize how little I know. I’m wary of people too confident about being right, certain of their “one and only” path to addressing complicated issues. I’m dismayed about political discourse and the apparent attachment so many citizens have to electing leaders who are unwilling or unable to speak [...]
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Beware the shifting, slippery ground of “truth”
Posted in Change, Leadership, Listening, Political discourse, Respectful communication on March 13, 2012 | 8 Comments »
I intend to practice respectful communication
Posted in Goals, Respectful communication on January 31, 2012 | 1 Comment »
It’s not too late for a new year intention: in 2012 I will do my best to talk mindfully, use “right speech” and practice respectful communication. It may be especially challenging to communicate with courtesy, clarity and compassion this year. I’m already full of righteous indignation about the glut of impolite, inaccurate, hateful speech. (It’s [...]
