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Power, Paterno, and PSU: A Question of Values and Perspectives – Part Three

Virtually all of the discussions in recent weeks about alleged child abuse and rape, and the abuse of power at Penn State University (PSU) and then Syracuse University, have focused on individuals, groups, and institutions.  Talk has been directed at … Continue reading

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Power, Paterno, and PSU: A Question of Values and Perspectives Part Two

Power tends to distort our values.  It leads to miscommunication and sometimes, no communication.  People with little or no power become invisible or less important.  This is particularly true of the young boys who were allegedly abused by Sandusky. Consider … Continue reading

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Power, Paterno, and PSU: A Question of Values and Perspectives – Part One

In my book, Building Cultural Intelligence (CQ), I discuss nine megaskills.  These megaskills comprise a skill-set that is absolutely essential for employability and success in the global marketplace.  One megaskill, “Understanding the Dynamics of Power,” helps us make sense of … Continue reading

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