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The Grace of Power & the Power of Grace
Victory without magnanimity is no victory at all.
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Time Well Spent
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Banished Words for 2024
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Timeless & Timely
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The Grace of Power & the Power of Grace
Victory without magnanimity is no victory at all.
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The Moral Art of Leading in a Crisis
Using Adam Smith’s forgotten wisdom when the world falls apart
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The Seven Social Sins
The price of civilization is not paid in currency but in conscience.
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A Taste of Immortality
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The Essence of Leadership During a Crisis
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The Moral Art of Leading in a Crisis
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The Seven Social Sins
The price of civilization is not paid in currency but in conscience.
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The King’s English and the Tyranny of Taste
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Can We Ever Be Still in a World That Won’t Stop Moving?
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Unending Grief
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Sunday Journal #10
Kindness seems to be in short supply. A reflection on what makes a decent person.
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Don't Be Fooled By Nostalgia
It's okay to yearn for the past; just make sure you learn from the past
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Don’t Be Afraid to Write in the Margins
Reflection that's a gift to your future self
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If You Want to Change Others, Try This
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How to Succeed Amid Chaos
You have control over more than you think
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A Taste of Immortality
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The King’s English and the Tyranny of Taste
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The Genealogy of “Snake Oil”
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How Drugs Are Named
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Dignity Connects Us
If we want to work together well with others, we need to acknowledge their dignity as human beings.
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The Blackest of Days
America traditionally celebrates Black Friday on the day after Thanksgiving.
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Unassailability
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Reality Is Calling
Are you picking up?
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Look for the Constant
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Artificial Intelligence
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The Blind Worship of AI
False prophets lead to deception and destruction
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State of Mind
Take care of yours. It's a terrible thing to waste.
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Thinking Ex Machina
Using AI doesn’t mean we have to give up our humanity
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Authenticity and AI
No one can replace you. Just ask Joseph Ducreux.
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The Most In-Demand Career Skills
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Empathy
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Collaboration Requires Compassion
Working Together requires empathy
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The Art of Meaningful Conversations
Great conversations are opportunities to learn and feel
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The Real Reason to Read
Read for these three fundamental aspects of leadership.
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Character
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The Grace of Power & the Power of Grace
Victory without magnanimity is no victory at all.
Nov 5
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The Seven Social Sins
The price of civilization is not paid in currency but in conscience.
Oct 22
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The Fault Is in Ourselves
History is replete with examples of fearmongering to bring to heel those deemed unworthy.
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Lessons from MacArthur’s West Point Speech: Vulnerability & Courage
The second in a series of connections to Timeless & Timely topics in his 1962 speech.
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Scandal Without Scrutiny
The long shadow of unaccountable power
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Trust
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Consistency and Accountability
Following a process may seem mundane, but it builds trust
Mar 26
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Is Some Transparency Too Much to Ask?
A royal screw-up
Mar 15, 2024
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Find & Fill In Your Gaps
Bricks without mortar are unstable
Mar 6, 2024
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The Ties That Bind
Authenticity is inextricable from trustworthiness
Sep 22, 2023
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You Can’t Cheat the Truth Forever
Truth is the pathway to trust
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