Around the age of 2-3, we start to know ourselves as someone with an identity where we look in the mirror and say, “That’s me!” I am somebody with a name. Our name becomes part of who we are, what we are called by our parents, our brothers and sisters and then by everyone whom
From the Consulting page on my web site, this: “There are two kinds of change, planned and unplanned. While the former is more desirable, it’s not always possible. When planned change can be anticipated there are specific steps to ensure that the most effective and successful change is implemented. When change that is precipitated by
There are many conversations going on at every level about going back to school. So much is uncertain, insecure, unknown that it’s hard to make a wise and sound decision. No one wants to start it up only to have to shut it down later although there seem to be those who are willing to
What we are seeing and experiencing in our society today is testimony to the failure of our educational systems to transmit values of respect, personal responsibility, restraint, and a deep and genuine concern for the victims of abuse, racism, oppression and reinforced economic disparities. Elie Wiesel said it best, “We must take sides. Neutrality helps
“Those of us within certain traditions and cultures have, for centuries, had a commitment to using our talents and energies to help make things better. We do this by living and working together in communities. We must look at ourselves, our nation and the rest of the world, we must look at where we are,
“I have often found myself in conflict with the status quo as well as with the private opinions of others. I often went against the grain, swam against the current, and resisted the tide of prevailing public opinion to not only survive but to actually thrive.” page. x. Preface “Seven Decades: A Learning Memoir” (River
