Albert Einstein is famously quoted as saying “Imagination is more important than knowledge”. Indeed, Einstein even went further when he said “Imagination is everything. It is a preview of a coming attraction”. But, then, you may ask, what do these words actually mean, especially for people who are more associated with the world of technology, […]
The “Via Media”
Is it possible to please everyone in a speech or in any interpersonal encounter such as in a conversation? Taking a middle path that gives no offence is easier said than done. Perhaps one way to explore this route is to look at how others fared when no practical solution seemed available
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Politeness: Manners Maketh Man: Would you agree?
Politeness is an unusual topic to find in management and political literature. This is why Edward Luce’s article in the Financial Times two years ago (May 6, 2013) was so striking. Luce reminded us of Ronald Reagan’s famous 11th Commandment: “Thou shalt not speak ill of a fellow Republican.” Luce lamented the changing times in […]
