Disinformation may originate from totalitarian governments, but it succeeds where there is no leadership. I customarily associate disinformation, or campaigns of propaganda, with totalitarian regimes like Fidel Castro’s, Mao Tse Tung’s or Francisco Franco’s government. The rise of disinformation in the United States under President Trump was initially due to his hands-off, permissive approach to… Continue reading Disinformation in the U.S. May Lead to Civil War – How to Stop It
Dancing on the Ceiling
Feeling both anxious and elated for my vaccine. Is my neurotic behavior here to stay? I took a selfie of my left arm decorated with a red Walgreens’ band-aid. I had just received the first dose of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine. I was required to wait in the store for fifteen minutes to monitor myself… Continue reading Dancing on the Ceiling
Lunchbox Mix-Up
How to Organize and Lead a Meeting
First I create a storyline for the meeting When I am planning a meeting and expect controversy around certain hot topics, I dub the meeting “Wild West” in my mind beforehand. I visualize any drama playing out on a Wild West movie set. Putting the meeting dynamics into a “story” helps me discern what topics… Continue reading How to Organize and Lead a Meeting
