Literary Analysis

Man sitting on sidewalk holding a sign that says 'Will work for food'.

Thinking Clearly About Equal Opportunity

06/11/2025

On February 1, 1960, four young Black men walked into a Woolworth’s department store in Greensboro, North Carolina, and did something radical. They sat down. When they were refused service, they stayed. The next day, they returned with more students.…

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Balanced stones on a seesaw, symbolizing equilibrium.

Disagree Without Destroying: The Power of a Détente Mindset

05/14/2025

The national conversation around diversity, equity, and inclusion has become a high-stakes standoff. People aren’t just disagreeing—they’re dividing. Institutions retreat, tempers flare, and across the political spectrum, voices are increasingly framed as either threats or betrayals. What we’re experiencing isn’t…

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Two hands connecting puzzle pieces at sunset.

Leading in a Polarized World—What Works Now

06/25/2025

A senior leader at a multinational tech firm recently faced what seemed like a simple request: update the company’s onboarding materials to include employees’ preferred pronouns. It was meant to signal respect and inclusion. It seemed like a routine matter.…

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Colorful pride flag behind a sign calling for liberation for all LGBTQ+ individuals.

Beyond Pronouns and Bathrooms: Seeing LGBTQ+ People as Whole Human Beings

06/16/2025

July 15, 2025 Walk into any conversation about LGBTQ+ inclusion today and you’ll find yourself in familiar territory. People argue about pronouns, bathroom access, and policy guidelines so granular they start to feel like the problem itself. These issues matter—they…

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Diverse group of smiling people standing united with an American flag in the background.

Loving America Means Knowing America

07/02/2025

I love my country, although it is far from perfect. In this special edition of Leading with Clarity, I’d like to explain what this means to me. It’s impossible to truly love something—or someone—without first seeing it clearly. And seeing…

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Young boy studying intently with books and pencil in a library.

Reclaiming Rationality – Why Clear Thinking Is the Core of Good Management

05/28/2025

For years, rationality has taken a beating. Among some scholars and management thinkers, it’s been portrayed as cold, elitist, or outdated—too rigid for a world shaped by emotion, identity, and disruption. But here’s the problem: in our rush to embrace…

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