by Clint | Sep 1, 2010 | Just something cool, Random, Religion
Its strange when there is so much to say and so little to say at the same time. The most valuable things I do not think I could put into words, and if I was able to, I doubt they would be understood in the way they were felt. And then there is the additional element...
by Clint | Apr 18, 2010 | Intercultural communication, Key Questions, Religion
What is it about human nature that often makes it difficult for us to enter a place of uncertainty or at least openness to listen & learn without needing to so quickly prove & convince? What do You think it is that might allow You to open vs close? I went to...
by Clint | Nov 19, 2008 | Key Questions, Religion
In the last 6 months I have been to almost a dozen countries presenting at conferences or attending valuable workshops. One of the most interesting presentations I was asked by Fred and Marilyn Matis to give was at a meeting (called a “fireside”) that is for members...
by Clint | Oct 18, 2008 | ICT4D, Intercultural communication, Key Questions, Religion
What can one person do to make the world a better, safer place? In a previous blog entry I talked about meeting Nelson Mandela, who is such an inspirational character. On Tuesday of this week I met and shook hands with his predecessor as president of South Africa,...
by Clint | Sep 17, 2008 | Cross-cultural perspectives, Key Lessons, Key Questions, Random, Religion
Several times in my life I’ve heard a saying that goes “The past is history; The future is a mystery. This moment is a gift — that’s why it is called the present.” To be honest, previously I just saw it as a clever little saying and then...
by Clint | Jul 4, 2008 | Cross-cultural perspectives, Innovation, Religion
Everywhere I go, I am surprised how much people all over the world know about the U.S. • When I was in Russia a couple weeks ago, a young man came up to me and asked me if I was from the US. Then he began to ask me all kinds of questions about the housing market and...