If you came to my village thirstier than David when he longed for water from the Philistine camp, and instead of simply saying “Please, can I have some water?” you said, “I need to hydrate,” my friend, you would die of thirst just for the love of jargon.
How people create meaning
I struggled, but finally told her, “Once the seatbelt signal goes off, we can exchange.” At first,
Is life really better today
have been wondering whether life loses its sense of fulfillment as it becomes easier. Should everything really be simplified? There is a depth that comes with combing
Who Controls Knowledge?
Slowly, classmates stopped talking about the schools they had come from. It had been a big deal before. Nothing personal to the guys from national schools.
Understanding Communication and Culture
Next time you’re in a new culture, slow down, observe, and follow the queue. Kaminda may have escaped with a full belly, but cultural sensitivity is a richer kind of nourishment. I’ve been served the same meal again today and now; I know how to handle it like a local.
Why Situational Crisis Communication is Life Saving
In professional communication, especially in government and corporate settings, there are foundational concepts every communicator must understand and safeguard: identity, image, and reputation.
Groupthink: When Smart People Unite to Make Dumb Decisions
Janis outlined eight symptoms of groupthink, divided into three categories. The first two arise from overconfidence in the group’s power.
Why It Is Important to Watch What You Watch
That TV series, YouTube channel, or social media personality could very well be the source of what your friends are now describing as a change in your behavior.
Why do people get into the spiral of silence?
Why do some skilled professionals drive several miles to attend a meeting only to utter one phrase when cornered into speaking, “Nothing from my side”?
Understanding Yourself and Others Better
In my early journey of self-awareness, one of the hardest pieces of feedback I ever received was about my sense of humor specifically, my use of coarse jokes. I’ve always found myself entertaining people, even from a young age. Later, […]