by David Phillips | Mar 2, 2017
Systems theory helps the world understand the interactive relationships that exist in many domains of life and events that occur throughout the universe. Kenneth Burke’s theories on ideology explore how, through communication, people develop interactive relationships...
by David Phillips | Nov 20, 2013 | Featured, Communication
“It was very disgusting,” Newton said. “That’s as blunt as I can be. I could say other words as well. We went back on YouTube and looked at Cam Newton’s post game interviews. I was like “oh my God,” I see what people see. I...
by David Phillips | Oct 9, 2013 | Business
Get over the hump by considering these reads from the last week! Why Inspiration Matters “When your Daemon is in charge, do not try to think consciously. Drift, wait, and obey.” — Rudyard Kipling In a culture obsessed with measuring talent and ability, we often...
by David Phillips | Aug 2, 2013 | Business, Communication, Leadership
Traditional persuasion, giving statistics and facts and quotes from authorities has two problems, according to screenwriter, professor, and consultant Robert McKee. First, the people spoken to will have their own set of authorities, statistics, and experiences. While...
by David Phillips | Jul 31, 2013 | Featured, Leadership, Culture
“I’m not hurting anybody else. As long as I’m not hurting someone else it shouldn’t matter what I do.” Ever heard something like that? Ever said something like that? It would be nice if we lived life in a vacuum. It would be nice if how...
