Not in recent memory has the political gamesmanship credit grabbing and shade throwing been so blatant. Each new day offers up news reports and social media posts and tweets to validate the old saying, “Success has a thousand fathers; failure…
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The economy!? Ugh, it’s so damn confusing. Sure, there was that infamous clue to George W. Bush -- “It’s the economy, stupid” – from Clinton presidential campaign strategist James Carville. But truthfully, for even the most brilliant professionals in the…
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“Before you abuse, criticize and accuse, walk a mile in my shoes.” For better or worse, the sentiment in Joe South’s classic folk/rock anthem remains as profound today as it was relevant and prophetic when first released nearly a half-century…
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Humility may be sport’s comeback virtue of the new year. In the guise of one freshly minted superstar and another veteran egomaniac, the virtue is making some high-profile appearances. SHY, GRATEFUL AND HUMBLE The headline of the USA Today feature…
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Not only have you left and gone away, Joe DiMaggio, you seem to have taken the virtue of humbleness with you. “Culture changes in ways that are both superficial and profound,” writes David Brooks in The Road to Character. The…
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Hate graffiti and the so-called “artists” who scribble or sign on, or otherwise deface streets, walls, bridges, trains, rocks and other innocent surfaces? You’re not alone. Aside from the vandals themselves, it is unlikely anyone would consider this criminal activity…
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By Stuart Greenbaum Queen of selfies Kim Kardashian West made a 448-page book of selfie photos. She called it Selfish, which can only be taken literally since she’s not clever enough to be ironic and certainly not ironic enough…
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Words do matter. Words have the power to inform and influence; and used effectively, the right words can dramatically impact a reputation, product, or cause. Just as words can make a movement, they risk breaking one as well. Some policymakers…
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In an industry and town where humility is the most obscure of virtues, it was refreshing this September 18 to hear EMMY winner Rami Malek’s humble, gracious acceptance speech. The 35-year-old American actor earned the 2016 award for Outstanding Lead…
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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: William R. Murray, former Sacramento CPA, convicted felon Bill Murray (not that one) was at the top of his game, so to speak, until an epic fall from grace. In December 2009, the 54-year-old tax accountant was charged…
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