How to be mortal: A back and forth with Dr. Bridgette Portman | Back and Forth
Editor’s note: Bridgette Portman’s interview with The Daily Californian has been lightly edited for clarity and brevity. Dr. Bridgette Portman is many things: a playwright, a novelist, an instructor and an academic in death, to name a few. As part of UC Berkeley College Writing Programs, Dr. Portman regularly teaches reading and comprehension courses taken […]
How to Read the Bible in Color
I was sitting in a coffee shop, books taking up too much space on the tiny table in front of me, bemoaning the lack of attention the academy paid to the Black church and the distinctive interpretative habits of African American church leaders and scholars. My time in religious higher education had signaled, in ways […]
Spencer J. Cox: How to disagree with respect — not hate
Spencer J. Cox, Republican governor of the state of Utah in the United States, says that even in these deeply polarized times, it’s still possible to disagree without hate or contempt. He shows how this idea sparked a viral campaign ad he co-created with his Democratic political opponent back in 2020 — and shares four […]
Valerie Montgomery Rice: How to break through fear and become a leader
Vigilance. Grit. Resilience. Valerie Montgomery Rice, the president and CEO of Morehouse School of Medicine, shares where she learned these key qualities of successful leadership, offering three lessons for anyone who wants to overcome their fears, stand up for what’s right and build opportunity for all. Source link
How To Survive A Toxic Work Environment
Don’t let work stress deter you from your goals getty If you find yourself in a toxic work culture, you are not alone. More than 1 in 5 workers have experienced harm to their mental health at work, according to a 2023 study by the American Psychological Association. You have tried every possible solution, yet […]
Ian Bassin: How to spot authoritarianism — and choose democracy
Democracy is about having choices — and authoritarianism is about not having them, says lawyer and writer Ian Bassin. Detailing the seven steps of the authoritarian playbook, he invites us all to put aside our differences and rethink our role in the fight for freedom, revealing the hope and power behind every choice we make. […]
How to Invest in Art? The Secret Is to Stop Worrying: Pursuits Weekly
Hi, I’m James Tarmy, and I cover art and culture and real estate for Pursuits. Last year’s art market was—and I’m being nice here—very boring. Everything seemed stuck in neutral, with art fairs such as Art Basel Miami Beach doing … fine, and auctions weeks like the November evenings sales in New York also doing […]
New Atheism Finally Learns How to Destroy Christi…
This piece was adapted from Russell Moore’s newsletter. Subscribe here. One of the most notorious atheists has had a “come to Jesus” moment. He’s also figured out, at long last, a way to undermine the Christian religion he loathes. And, unlike his previous efforts, this one could actually work. Richard Dawkins, the author of The […]
How To Create Great Culture In Your Small Business
Create great culture in your small business getty Gallup reported in their most recent engagement survey that employees are feeling increasingly detached from their employers. While large companies have been talking about the relationship between culture and performance for decades, small businesses often fail to think about it as a driver. According to the SBA, […]
How to speak with loved ones about cultural myths and superstitions
Read the story in bahasa Indonesia When Erika Shears starts to feel unwell – with a mixture of body aches, bloating, and sometimes a fever – she says she has “masuk angin”. The term in Indonesian language literally means “enter wind” and is used when somebody feels sick from being exposed to cold wind. “Normally we catch […]