By Ray Williams March 15, 2022 It seems that we are increasingly inundated not only by lies and disinformation fed to us by politicians, business leaders and social media. “One of the most salient features of our culture is that there is so much bullshit,”...
By Ray Williams February, 2022 There is a commonly held belief that the way to change people’s opinions or views is to present them with the facts and scientific evidence. Yet, recent research shows this strategy does not work. Rebuttals can sometimes...
By Ray Williams February, 2022 The pandemic, climate change and political crises has brought into focus the critical need for leaders who know how to lead during a crisis. We’ve witnessed both the good and bad examples locally, nationally and internationally. I think...
By Ray Williams February, 2022 “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.”—George Santayana During these chaotic times, rife with political controversy, extreme tribalism, violence and social unrest, the question of when and how people...
By Ray Williams January, 2022 In times of doubt and uncertainty, many people turn to self-help books, groups or gurus in search of encouragement, guidance and self-affirmation. The positive self-statements suggested in these books, such as “I am a lovable person” or...
By Ray Williams February, 2022 An executive at JPMorgan Chase & Co. gets unapologetic messages from colleagues on nights and weekends, including a notably demanding one on Easter Sunday. A web designer whose bedroom doubles as an office has to set an alarm to...
