TRIBALISM
Posted on November 13, 2018
Evolution reveals that political party waves ebb and flow; and literature[1] offers that political institutions, systems and organizations show up as tribal. Concerning tribal, Ken Wilber[2] contends “…safety and security are sought by bonding together and identifying (fusing) with a tribe in order to persevere and protect against outsiders. Allegiance and admiration are given to the chief…for the well-being of the tribe.” Webster suggests tribal is “…following a particular path of policies more associated with a political party dogma rather than the general good of the country and all the people…the tribe you belong to is your party group. This especially is demonstrated by voting against the government just because they are not your party, however beneficial that policy might be for others.” Read More
TRANSITION
Posted on October 25, 2018
As global guests we are in the midst of an interference blizzard—psychological overload of our very fragile human condition—because of scores of deliberate, unmanaged changes and manufactured messages that manifest as a sense of lost identity, confusion, chaos, infinite searching and loneliness that camouflage fear, anger and sadness. Some worldwide, current reality change symptoms are the rich are getting richer and the poor are getting poorer; non-stop blaming, undermining, defending, accusing, distracting, taunting, attacking and discrediting; anxiety coupled with the absence of compassion and caring; post-truth; diversity is perceived as weakness; corruption, mass shootings, cheating and stealing; escalating stress and sexual, drug and alcohol abuse; deconstruction of government institutions; crumbling ethics, morals, values and principles; daily, media are attacked and are host to drama and self-absorption, etc. Thich Nhat Hanh remarks, Read More
POSITION POWER
Posted on October 20, 2018
From the perspective of an American patriot, combat veteran, corporate executive, spouse, father and grandpa: In November 2016 an American was elected to the Office of the President of the United States, the most powerful position in the world. Absent leadership; ethics, morals, values and principles; and clearly articulated strategic objectives, strategies and tactics for America’s unity, future and progressive evolution: Why would the President use position power to undermine and deconstruct the long-standing institutions of American democracy? It appears that for no other reason than to use other peoples’ money to protect the Trump brand; to market the Trump brand and attributes; to put money in Trump global bank accounts; and to nurture Donald Trump’s ego and narcissism. We need to vote!
SIMPLY LIFE
Posted on September 1, 2018
People today are like gardeners who look sadly at ruined saplings and shake their heads, saying the seeds must have been bad to start with, not realizing that the seed was all right, but that their method of cultivation was wrong. They go on their mistaken way, ruining plant after plant. It is imperative that the human race escape from this vicious circle. The sooner people realize their mistake, the better. The more the situation is changed, the nearer the human race will come to happiness. [Suzuki, S. (2013). Nurtured Love: The Classic Approach to Talent Education, 106]
It was August 18, 2018: an LA Fitness bike was the distraction and the personality—ego mind—was sad. Quite simply, reflections about Andrew Cohen’s “freedom” genius were life changing: surrender, let go, stop searching. Here’s the story. Read More
SIMPLY LIFE
Posted on September 1, 2018
People today are like gardeners who look sadly at ruined saplings and shake their heads, saying the seeds must have been bad to start with, not realizing that the seed was all right, but that their method of cultivation was wrong. They go on their mistaken way, ruining plant after plant. It is imperative that the human race escape from this vicious circle. The sooner people realize their mistake, the better. The more the situation is changed, the nearer the human race will come to happiness. [Suzuki, S. (2013). Nurtured Love: The Classic Approach to Talent Education, 106]
It was August 18, 2018: an LA Fitness bike was the distraction and the personality—ego mind—was sad. Quite simply, reflections about Andrew Cohen’s “freedom” genius were life changing: surrender, let go, stop searching. Here’s the story. Read More
GOLF COURSE EXPERIENCE
Posted on August 17, 2018
Have been reflecting on memorable golf course “brand” experiences over the years; and impression and guest service rise to the top of the heap of sensual brand attributes that create a residual, ego-mind thirst to return.
Impression: clean, well-maintained and fun place to be because it inspires a “feel good” sensation. Read More
LEADERSHIP!!
Posted on August 6, 2018
Overwhelming is the evidence that perception management campaigns have been unleashed to dismantle international democracies and associated governmental institutions. The headlines offer a peek at some of the strategies: directed mass and social media efforts to discredit and dismantle; deliberate, vindictive attacks of mass media; election interference; politically inspired chaos, violence, distractions and divisiveness; loss of truth to power; deception, fake news and lies; emergence of fringe political organizations; and undermining international coalitions. An analytical glance establishes the least common denominator to be nothing more than a manifestation of our individual and collective human condition. Consequently, we need to have leaders who are students of the human condition and leadership and who have a track record of leadership successes with measureable accountabilities. Read More
VOTE!!
Posted on June 22, 2018
VOTE!!
The President, his associates and Russia are deliberately chipping away at America’s long standing, democratic pillars: form of government; respect for the law; rich mix of ethnicities and nationalities; freedoms—free and independent press and religious practice; the intelligence community; and leadership built on a foundation of solid ethics, morals, values and principles.
Daily deception, incompetence and lies certainly undermine the traditional values of this country; and are certainly indicative of a President and associates who twist and distort the truth for personal benefit and financial rewards for personal wealth building. An environment of no leadership and deepening political warfare shine light on political gain in lieu of ethical-moral responsibility, objectivity and service to Americans served. James Comey, former Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, in A Higher Loyalty: Truth, Lies, and Leadership, captures the reality of today’s America quite well: Read More
LEADERSHIP, ETHICS and MORALS
Posted on April 24, 2018
America has a President and associates who are unraveling our democracy’s pillars and dismantling long standing leadership, ethics, morals, values and principles—living on the dark side of the law. Quality leadership is an earned, trust based, influence relationship between the leader, other leaders and followers who intend ethical and moral changes that mirror common purpose. Today’s chaos and confusion are certainly indicative of no leadership, an antidemocratic, undisciplined President and deepening political warfare that shine light on political gain in lieu of ethical-moral responsibility. James Comey, former Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, in A Higher Loyalty: Truth, Lies, and Leadership, captures the reality of today’s America quite well: Read More
BALL FLIGHT
Posted on April 7, 2018
Reading and managing a golf ball’s flight through manipulation of golf swing principles is an interesting challenge and learning opportunity for every golfer. John Jacobs, Practical Golf, offers, “The only purpose of a golf swing is to move the club through the ball square to the target at maximum speed.” Read More