by Artie Isaac | Dec 10, 2016 | Living an engaged life, On Ethics
There is injustice. There is murder. There are leaders that ignorantly and intentionally incite the worst nature of others. It can be all so disheartening. And, after glimpses of progress — two steps forward — there is regression...
by Artie Isaac | Nov 12, 2016 | Living an engaged life, On Ethics
This is a difficult post to write, because the readers of Net Cotton Content were quite divided over the recent election. People across the political spectrum feel labeled and dismissed. They are disgusted, as well as angry, sad, glad, afraid, and...
by Artie Isaac | Sep 29, 2016 | Living an engaged life, New Competence, On Ethics
We all know the structure of a disingenuous apology. "I'm sorry if you were hurt." "I'm sorry you feel that way." These are ways of saying either "I'm not sorry." Or "If I'm sorry, I'm not apologizing...
by Artie Isaac | Jul 20, 2016 | Living an engaged life, New Competence, On Ethics
This is a message about forward motion. Let's expect it. Onweird. We're moving onward, but — because of unpredictability and uncertainty — it's always weird. So: "onweird." I'm thinking about moving forward...
by Artie Isaac | May 3, 2016 | Coaching Topics, Living an engaged life, New Competence, On Ethics
Last night, a friend sent me a text message. We’ve known each other for about a decade. It’s someone I admire as a creative role model. Because we met in the theatre, we might think we know each other more than we really do. (When you meet someone in...
by Artie Isaac | Oct 22, 2015 | Coaching Topics, Living an engaged life, New Competence, On Ethics
Just because I have thought of something to say doesn't mean it is my turn to talk. Even if my thought is intelligent, helpful, valuable, and heart-warming — still, it might not be the right moment to speak. Even if (and this is the hardest part for me) what I...
