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Remember that we’re talking about interpretations and perceptions here. The intention behind a particular behavior is one thing; how we as recipients perceive it is another. Personally, I just wanted to laugh the whole thing off, because I knew Björn very well. I knew that he would never dream of hurting anyone deliberately. When he tramples on people’s toes from time to time it’s never intentional—it just happens. In reality, he is one of the warmest and most generous people I have ever met. It’s just that you have to know him to understand this.
Surrounded by Idiots
Thomas Erikson
The destruction of modern democracy
The rise of 20th century western political and economic systems necessitated a symbiosis between welfare-capitalism and participatory universal suffrage. These two systems were superimposed in the 20th century to create the most prosperous, productive and freest countries in history.
A Promise Broken | Social Mobility in the Digital Age | l'Atelier
atelier.net
A Leader Knows Exactly Who They Are and Exactly Where They Want to Go What first separates a leader from a normal human being? A leader knows who they are as a human being. They are acutely aware of what moves them; a leader has such self-awareness they could confidently name their most important values.
Bury My Heart at Conference Room B
Stan Slap
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