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Friday, May 30th, 2008Former White House Press Secretary Scott McClellan has rattled cages and shattered relationships here in Washington with his new book, What Happened: Inside the Bush White House and Washington’s Culture of Deception. McClellan’s controversial tell-all bashes the Bush Administration for, among other things, misleading the American public about the war in Iraq and mishandling rescue [...]
“The Art of the Apology” Is Here!
Thursday, May 29th, 2008While I don’t usually use this blog to blow my own horn, I couldn’t resist taking the opportunity to tell my readers that my new book, The Art of the Apology: How to Apologize Effectively to Practically Anyone, is in print and ready to read. The book is designed to help people learn how to [...]
Holden’s “Success Intelligence” offers great advice on ethics in business
Wednesday, May 28th, 2008Imagine my pleasure when Hay House Publishers invited me to review the latest book written by Robert Holden titled, Success Intelligence. The book offers readers a wealth of advice on how to increase their capacity for success in work, relationships, and life.
The aspect of the book that spoke most to me was Holden’s advice not [...]
Is it ethical for airlines to charge extra for checked luggage?
Sunday, May 25th, 2008American Airlines hit the news this week when it announced that it would charge $15 for passengers to check a bag. The airline blamed the skyrocketing costs of fuel to justify the decision, explaining that it had to do something to keep airfares in check. By doing so, American Airlines raised some interesting ethical issues.
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Will the next President acknowledge generational accounting?
Friday, May 23rd, 2008Continuing with my Friday series on ethical challenges facing the next President, let’s talk about the financial obligations of future American taxpayers. Almost every public policy decision that lawmakers take has some financial impact on generations to come. Promises get made, tax dollars get allocated, and the costs of benefits promised to the voters of [...]
Rush Limbaugh owes Indiana Democrats an apology
Wednesday, May 21st, 2008As long as I’m commenting on the ethical foibles of radio celebs, let’s talk about Rush Limbaugh’s campaign to persuade right wing voters in Indiana to vote for Hillary Clinton in the Democratic primary. Limbaugh’s goal, apparently, was to “help” Senator Clinton win Indiana, not because he supports her, but because he wants the race [...]
Howard Stern owes Dolly Parton one heck of an apology!
Monday, May 19th, 2008So, what is it with Howard Stern? I full understand that he made his fame and fortune with “shock jock” radio talk designed to disgust the prim and delight the rebels among us. The problem with Stern’s approach, however, is that what’s shocking today will probably be humdrum tomorrow. That means that Stern has to [...]
An apology to the FAA
Sunday, May 18th, 2008A few posts back, I wrote about air travel in the U.S., linking two news stories. The first was about the FAA’s intent to fine Southwest Airlines, the second a CNN piece about rats in Chicago’s O’Hare Airport. I suggested (and still believe) that the deteriorating conditions airline passengers face in this country border on [...]
What should the next President do about oil prices?
Friday, May 16th, 2008Continuing with my series on ethical issues facing the next President, let’s turn to a subject that has everyone talking: the skyrocketing price of oil. Oil prices have doubled in the past eight years, making it very expensive for anyone who has to drive any distance (and most of us do every day) to get [...]
Senator Obama apologizes to a “sweetie” of a reporter
Friday, May 16th, 2008As the Democratic Party’s Presidential nomination process drags on, I’ve been waiting for either of the two candidates to make a personal gaffe requiring an apology. If the Presidential horse race has been tiring for the voters (and I know a great many of us are heartily sick of the whole thing), just imagine what [...]
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