It’s startling to read the poll results about how much Americans distrust atheists. The reasons aren’t obscure, but let’s consider the numbers first. An ABC News survey asked more than 2,000 people if they would disapprove of a child who wanted to marry an atheist. Almost half (47.6 percent) said yes. The move toward inclusiveness has been more successful with every other group that this question was posed about. Comparatively, a third of respondents would disapprove of their child marrying a Muslim and just over 27 percent an African-American. (more…)

You’re talking a lot about leadership lately, based on your book “The Soul of Leadership: Unlocking Your Potential for Greatness.” How can employees unlock their leadership potential?

I use the acronym LEADERS: L stands for look, listen, envision. E stands for emotional intelligence, emotional freedom, emotional bonding. A stands for awareness — what am I observing, what am I feeling, what do I need; what do you need and how can I help you? D stands for doing; for having goals and time limits for your goals. E stands for empowerment, which has to do with going beyond the usual fear of criticism. R stands for responsibility, taking risks and responding to feedback. Then S stands for synchronicities and coincidences. (more…)

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A recent post from me entitled “Sarah Palin, My President” led to a frantic call from my lawyer, who prefers to remain anonymous where blatant acts of humor are involved. If a man can shudder over the telephone, he was shuddering. “How can you do this?” he wailed. “You made fun of a Republican! They are the most American of Americans. Just ask them.” (more…)