As I am writing this, Ukraine has been on quarantine for 42 days. Quarantine has been enforced throughout the country. And it has just been extended till May 11. Yet, it is hard to see it as a “new normal.” There is a subliminal rejection of the fact that life will not be the same …
When we left our recent discussion on the topic of critical thinking, we were ready to consider some of the skills needed to be good critical thinkers. To refresh our memories, we want to engage in critical thinking because it provides a way to process detailed or sophisticated information by considering various perspectives on any …
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A recent study by the Analytical Center for Leadership Research and Development concluded that one of the prominent features of good leadership is responsibility. Our white paper that soon will be published at www.aclrd.com will explore the findings of the research more comprehensively. In this blog post, I would like briefly to address one simple idea from …
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Most of us go through life hearing about the value of learning, of educating ourselves and helping others to do the same. Less commonly, however, are we encouraged to think critically about the knowledge that we gain. What precisely do we mean by “critical thinking?” Does that refer to have a negative attitude, or criticizing …
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Currently, in Ukraine and throughout Eastern Europe, I observe many schools that provide management training. This trend has been developing in post-Soviet countries since the Soviet empire fell. The word manager has been rather popular for the last decade in this part of the world. However, when it comes to “leadership,” this concept is almost …
When you try to imagine and describe an effective leader, what comes to mind first? A specific set of skills? Character traits? Both? After some thoughtful consideration, you may conclude that the answer is both. However, much of leadership training lacks a focus on character. Reviewing the existing literature on leadership, you will find that …
