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Mon, October 22, 2018 | 16:45

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Korea and the rebirth of Bamyan

Afghanistan is one of the southwest Asian countries which has been seen as a nation of war and conflict for decades. It has suffered from civil war and ethnic tension for years and there is still an ongoing armed conflict where dozens of people are killed on a daily basis. Signs of war persist in the capital city, public buildings are heavily fortified and guards armed with automatic weapons seem to be everywhere.

Thoughts of the Times | 2018-10-22 15:07

Remember Cuban missile crisis lessons

The Cuban missile crisis occurred more than a half century ago, but the lessons of that unique and terrifying event in the Cold War continue to resonate. If anything, contemporary complacency about the distinctive destructiveness of nuclear weapons makes reviewing this moment in history more important, not less.

Thoughts of the Times | 2018-10-21 17:39

Age of anthropocene

We live in the age of the Anthropocene. There are people exploring every place on Earth and Saturn and its moons as well. There are now lines to reach the top of Mount Everest, while biologists crawl on their bellies to get close to wild animals. Submarines study the undersea trenches and take pictures of the Titanic and other vessels that only know the black of cold, salt water.

Thoughts of the Times | 2018-10-19 17:38

Self-reflective culture (part 2)

Recently, I delivered a workshop to several dozen global managers from twenty different countries in one of the largest companies in Korea. Many of the participants highlighted how tech-savvy they found Korean corporations to be. However, on the negative side, they also pointed out that Korean managers and directors still have excessively top-down mindsets and management styl...

Thoughts of the Times | 2018-10-18 17:32

Self-reflective culture (part 1)

For the past two weeks, I was in Europe for two workshops, which were held in Finland and the Netherlands, on national and organizational culture. I was able to meet about 30 professors, consultants and corporate instructors from all over the world. During these two workshops, I had many opportunities to hear foreigners discussing Korean national culture and corporate culture...

Thoughts of the Times | 2018-10-17 17:50

I am not for sale

On a Sunday afternoon, my friend and I were scrolling through Instagram and Snapchat, and she asked me a question, “Do you know how these free apps make so much money?”

Thoughts of the Times | 2018-10-16 17:23

Reap rewards of benefit mindset

What books do the CEOs of mega-companies like Microsoft and Google have in their offices? One of the books is almost certain to be “Mindset” which, when published by Carol Dweck in 2006, revolutionized the way we think about ourselves.

Thoughts of the Times | 2018-10-15 17:34

'Zero tolerance'

“Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful” (Lk 6:36) is the key point of compassionate love. Being merciful means understanding, accepting, and loving others as they are; being generous and tolerant; forgiving others unconditionally without judging, criticizing, blaming or talking back.

Thoughts of the Times | 2018-10-14 17:33

Important meeting strengthens Merkel

Late last month, Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey held discussions in Berlin. Command of two of the most effective militaries in Europe and the world is one reason this mini-summit has maximum importance. The two nations were allies until after World War I.

Thoughts of the Times | 2018-10-12 17:26

Influencers: a sociological phenomenon

What makes us look at someone and say: when this person speaks, people listen? The obvious answer? Money. But the matter is much more complex than money. There are people who have a heavy impact on thought processes of entire nations, and yet they do not appear to have millions in the bank. Money certainly brings social status. Social status equals influence. A random person ...

Thoughts of the Times | 2018-10-11 17:17

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