Category Power
I am Juan Blea and after months of waffling, I’ve decided to run for Santa Fe’s school board. Several people who are close to local politics and elections have spoken with me and told me, in no uncertain terms, that… Continue Reading →
There’s times when words will enter my mind and then buzz around and sting my thoughts throughout the day. What’s strange to me is that when those certain words come around, they do so through distinct and unconnected channels. A… Continue Reading →
I have learned that having a marketable skill is the key ingredient in gaining and expressing power. An artist can express, but what good is all the beautiful expression if, at the end of the day, there’s nothing to eat… Continue Reading →
I have learned that having a marketable skill is the key ingredient in gaining and expressing power. An artist can express, but what good is all the beautiful expression if, at the end of the day, there’s nothing to eat… Continue Reading →
To me, various social problems can be reduced to a simple common denominator: An appropriate social distribution of power. It all comes down to authority roles looking out for their own personal interests rather than acting from the interests over… Continue Reading →
To me, various social problems can be reduced to a simple common denominator: An appropriate social distribution of power. It all comes down to authority roles looking out for their own personal interests rather than acting from the interests over… Continue Reading →
One of the things I’m for which I’m always advocating is the idea of understanding triggers. The method that I teach to understand those triggers is reflective writing. So, I think I need to practice my own teaching. Yesterday, the… Continue Reading →
I wanted to share the model for leadership that use in every context that I lead. This model requires two (2) things: 1) that a person becomes “situated” within his or her role; and, 2) Roles within any context know… Continue Reading →
Relationships are key to mental health. If our relationships are strong, then we more than likely will be healthy. If, however, our relationships aren’t strong (or worse), then there’s a strong likelihood that not only will our mental health be… Continue Reading →
If you’re squeamish about ethnic/cultural issues: Do not continue reading! Disclaimers out of the way, I am now having a severe identity crisis. I’ve always believed and cherished my cultural identity, but a recent trip to a grocery store has… Continue Reading →
