Academy Awards out of touch with American Values
Lack of Diversity and Gift Bags Demonstrate Poor Judgment When I think of ethics I immediately look at the way in which an individual or...
Culture of Celebrity and the Trump Phenomenon
Social Media-Driven Culture Overrides Basic Societal Values We live in a culture of celebrity that defines our societal values and...
Can Civility in Society Be Regained?
Causes of the the Decline of Civility in America We’ve all personally experienced it – rudeness and discourteous behavior of others. It...
Starbucks Brewing Red Cup Controversy
Why People Are So Frothed Up About Starbucks From time to time an ethics student of mine writes an excellent blog for the course and I...
An Exploration of the “Rightness’ of Today’s College Student Protests
The Role of University Administration in Student Dissent Racial tensions at the University of Missouri that started back in October have...
The Lost Art of Respect for Authority
The Challenges for Respect, Civility and Morality in Society It used to be that we respected police, teachers, legislators and our...
How should we deal with disruptive students in schools?
Parents: Get with it. Teachers: Use it as a teachable moment. Students: Wise up before it is too late Last Friday about 100 students at...
What is the Difference between Morals and Ethics?
Morality v Ethics in Society Many people bristle at the word “morality” but are quite comfortable using the term “ethical”, and insist...
Workplace Values and Expectations of the Millennial Generation
Hiring and keeping Millennials Happy in the 21st Century If you want to attract Millennial interest in hiring and retention on the job,...
Has Political Correctness Run Amok in Elementary Schools?
The value of having a ‘Recess Consultant’ Sometimes I read a story and just shake my head. Why are they doing this? What are they...