Category: Communication Methods and Styles
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When “Rational” Turns Radical: What We Can Learn from the Zizian Cult and Why It Matters Now
Let’s Speak Up™ delves into the Zizian cult turned logic into a weapon—radicalizing vulnerable minds under the guise of moral clarity and intellectualism. Rooted in rationalist ideals, their tactics mirror the truth-fragmentation of postmodern ideology and the obedience-driven coercion of Islamist radical groups. This isn’t just a fringe story—it’s a warning about how ideas dressed…
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Let’s Speak Up Story: It’s All Started with Raising Superhero Now Equipping the Next Generation of Leaders
It Started with After-School Playdates… Then Came the Text Message That Changed Everything. The idea behind Let’s Speak Up™ and the SELF-Ex™ Guide began in the most unexpected way: during after-school playdates filled with the unfiltered chatter of my daughter and her friends.
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“Signalgate:” A Window into a Crisis of Character
Goldberg admitted he hesitated. “Do I stay in the group and watch it unfold, and say nothing, so no one can accuse me of anything?” he asked himself. He even wondered whether he had been added intentionally—as a form of journalistic “entrapment.” This wasn’t just a stumble into the wrong room—it was a live glimpse…
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What Went Wrong with Trump, Vance, and Zelensky? Beyond Cross-Cultural Bounds
The heated exchange between President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has sparked intense debate worldwide. While some focus on moral grounds and others on formalities, achieving optimal outcomes involves considering other crucial factors. This encounter was more than just a cultural or political misstep—it was a lesson in how…
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SELF-Ex Guide Awarded Top Educational Solution in the ReOpen Challenge
“In response to the COVID-19 challenges facing students the USC Center EDGE, Andrew Nikou Foundation, and IDEO formed The Education (Re)Open challenge, aimed to develop the Education Solutions Exchange, a public repository of high-quality, accessible solutions to help schools navigate the obstacles they face returning this fall. The Education Solutions Exchange is an exciting outgrowth…
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No Meaningful Change Occurs in the Absence of Conflict
Today, I take full ownership of the “storm” generated in the community! The storm emerged due to intense resistance to change status quo at SDUHSD. The storm, a.k.a. conflict, is a war of preserving the control of special interest at the expense of students and taxpayers. The storm is the attempt to keep covering up…
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The 4 Core Competencies to Boost Mental Health
Mental health improves when each one of us takes personal responsibility to engage in healthy and constructive behaviors.
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SELF-EX Wins an Award for Transformative Educational Solutions
“In response to the COVID-19 challenges facing students the USC Center EDGE, Andrew Nikou Foundation, and IDEO formed The Education (Re)Open challenge, aimed to develop the Education Solutions Exchange, a public repository of high-quality, accessible solutions to help schools navigate the obstacles they face returning this fall. The Education Solutions Exchange is an exciting outgrowth…
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If you can’t say something nice, say nothing at all! Really?
What can Thumper teach Trump? Did Trump read the story Bambi? I’m not sure if New Yorkers read the story of Bambi, they might have, but certainly did not adopt Thumper’s philosophy. However, San Diegans certainly read it and adopted the philosophy promoted by Thumper’s father. After twenty years in San Diego, I can understand…