Unfollow (an odd word to anyone not familiar with social networks) means to no longer be notified of someone’s status updates. Recently, I seem to be on a bit of an “unfollow” tear on Facebook. Essentially, unfollowing someone is a kinder, gentler version of unfriending (another new word) someone. … [Read more...] about NAU Business Dean: A Plea for Civility
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Finding the Path to Life-Work Balance at NAU
If you’re like me, finding the proper balance between life and work is a challenge. (The term “life/work balance” is odd when you think about it. For many of us, work is a huge part of our lives, so the term is a bit of a false dichotomy. Despite this, I’ll refer to the non-work part of life as … [Read more...] about Finding the Path to Life-Work Balance at NAU
See Your Possibilities, Not Your Limitations
For almost two decades, my email signature has ended with "See your possibilities, not your limitations." I borrowed this sentence from a brief moment in a pretty bad movie. I remember nothing else about the film, only that line, but when the actor uttered the words, it was quite an epiphany for me; … [Read more...] about See Your Possibilities, Not Your Limitations
Contrary Voices
The Greek Sophists taught their followers the importance of Antilogike, the ability to argue both sides of an issue. This concept is still being taught by law professors and debate team coaches. Ancient Sophists taught Antilogike out of a belief that truth is relative. Law professors and debate … [Read more...] about Contrary Voices