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April 2011

A Celebration of Aging – How Role Models Changed My Mind

April 29, 2011

From the Ashland Community Center event, Gaea Yudron’s ‘Sage’s Play: A Celebration of Aging.’ I was asked to speak, and afterwards a number of people asked to see my notes for the speech, so here they are. This is part two.

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A Celebration of Aging – Something Lost, Something Gained

April 27, 2011

From the Ashland Community Center event, Gaea Yudron’s ‘Sage’s Play: A Celebration of Aging.’ I was asked to speak, and afterwards a number of people asked to see my notes for the speech, so here they are. This is part one.

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40 Year Old Communication Study NOT a Myth

April 25, 2011

As far as I’m concerned, if there is a myth, it’s not found in the Mehrabian study. It’s found in the misunderstandings that have been spread based on the study. All too often what people think and say about it has become completely untethered from the study.

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Find Common Ground With A Flexible, Not Fixed, Focus

April 22, 2011

When we, as people, stand apart and emphasize our differences, no solution to our problems is possible, because nobody cooperates with anybody who seems to be against them. But when we find a way to stand together on some common ground, we can resolve any differences that face us,

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What Was Obama Thinking? How Not To Click With Reporters

April 20, 2011

Perhaps you’ve seen this story making the rounds. President Barack Obama was interviewed by a local reporter in Texas, and at the end of the interview, Obama scolded the reporter for interrupting. As I watched the interview, I kept asking myself, “What is Obama thinking? How can he justify missing any opportunity to make a compelling case for his Presidency or his policies?”

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Dealing With Someone Who Has Already Made Up Their Mind

April 18, 2011

If someone has obviously already arrived at a decision or conclusion, you can ask how he got there. Listen for the thought process involved—you may be able to trigger that same process to help the person arrive at a different decision. Knowing how he thinks can help you cater your approach and reach that click.

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Dr. K’s Take on Fukushima Radiation Fears in the US

April 15, 2011

I’m for boldly going as much as the next person, but discretion is the better part of valor. Mistakes made now may prove irreversible. Shouldn’t we be looking at our energy future with clearer eyes, cognizant of the impact of our choices on our descendants?

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There’s A Dangerous Narcissism In The World

April 13, 2011

Our future may very well depend on growing up out of such childish self-centered behavior and taking the larger context into account. Otherwise, we are heading down a dangerous road.

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