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MLK in 30 Posters
January 13, 2017

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Making Martin Luther King Day Meaningful
January 13, 2017

This Monday we celebrate the legacy of one of my heroes, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. For many, it will be a time to enjoy a three-day weekend out of town with friends or family. Or perhaps it means an extra day to catch up on work around the house and in

We must develop and maintain the capacity to forgive.
January 12, 2017

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Do you know when to back off?
January 12, 2017

-There are two sides to the respect coin. One is to pay attention to people, to hear them out. Another is to back off rather than browbeat someone who doesn’t agree with you. – I’ve talked before about the ethical obligation to treat others with respec...

Why Martin Luther King Is a Hero
January 12, 2017

The dictionary defines a hero as “a person noted for feats of courage or nobility of purpose, especially one who has risked or sacrificed his or her life.” A “personal hero” is someone you or I hold in especially high esteem. For me, Dr.

Notes to the Boss
January 11, 2017

Based on years of managing several organizations, including the Josephson Institute of Ethics, and on extensive consultation with large and small organizations, I’ve distilled much of what I believe and advocate into “Ten Truths.” I ho

Work for cause, not for applause
January 11, 2017

“Work for cause, not for applause. Live life to express, not to impress. Don’t strive to make your presence noticed, just make your absence felt.” – Unknown The post Work for cause, not for applause appeared first on What Will Matt

America will never be destroyed from the outside.
January 10, 2017

“America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves.” – Abraham Lincoln The post America will never be destroyed from the outside. appeared first on What Will M

Better to be wise than right
January 10, 2017

If you want to become wise, treat every conversation as an opportunity to learn. If you want to influence others, treat every conversation as an opportunity to understand, not to prove you are right. – Michael Josephson The post Better to be wise th

Be ASSERTIVE, but not abrasive
January 09, 2017

Be ASSERTIVE, but not abrasive Be BOLD, but not reckless Be CANDID, but not cruel Be CAUTIOUS, but not timid Be CONFIDENT, but not conceited Be PROUD, but not vain Be STEADFAST, but not stubborn – Michael Josephson The post Be ASSERTIVE, but not abr