The Conscious Communicator

Ever thought about what it is that makes us human? Complex, self aware, or conscious communicator? According to The New York Times, “self-recognition is often taken as a measure of intelligence and self-awareness.” Research shows, though, this characteristic is not unique to human beings. Photo courtesy of Mental Floss Self Awareness Dolphins, for instance, are known to be extremely intelligent …

A Woman’s Work

“A man can work from sun to sun. But a woman’s work is never done,” penned author Jean Little. Proving this poignant truth are women athletes in every sport from soccer and ice hockey to tennis players and elite runners. Photo courtesy of news.berkeley.edu Alex Morgan is part of the American team that brought home gold in the 2012 London …

The Freedom of Speech

Negative stories filled with hatred and name-calling have become the “new normal” for media coverage. No longer do audiences feel encouraged or motivated from what we read or hear. But the media’s First Amendment right to freedom of speech is an opportunity to influence and inspire, as well. Recently, New York Times Opinion Columnist, Thomas L. Friedman wrote about Tiger …

Freedom of the Press

“When one person makes an accusation, check to be sure he himself is not the guilty one,” best-selling author, Piers Anthony writes. “Sometimes it is those whose case is weak who make the most clamour.” This July, President Donald Trump met behind closed doors in the White House with publisher of the New York Times A.G. Sulzberger to talk about current …

In the Public Eye

It’s often said, the camera doesn’t lie. Nor or does it blink. The same can be said of social media. Recently Mrs. Louise Linton Mnuchin, the new since-June wife of Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin documented her posh summer lifestyle in Italy and France publicly on Instagram, complete with a parade of designer tags…”#TomFord,” “#Valenrinorockstudheels,” and #HermesScarf.” However, a brand spokesperson …