Author Archives: Kathleen Kelley Reardon

Are You a Seeker of Wisdom?

Posted on June 4, 2015 by Kathleen Kelley Reardon

The blog I posted today at Big Think emerged from my own thinking about the difference between information and wisdom. Perhaps it’s because I have a birthday on the horizon. Birthdays are a good time to assess what’s been learned. … Continue reading →

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Lining Up The Ducks in Persuasion

Posted on May 17, 2015 by Kathleen Kelley Reardon

As the candidates for the next U.S. presidential election continue to enter the race, the challenge before them is similar one that most of us face everyday at work, persuading children, volunteering, and dealing with family issues.  When we’re trying … Continue reading →

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Meanness — Weeds in the Gardens of our Minds

Posted on May 9, 2015 by Kathleen Kelley Reardon

Seems strangely coincidental but for me meanness is a subject that has come up in conversations this past week.  Maybe I was more alert to it.  Or maybe a lot of us are getting tired of it — sick of … Continue reading →

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“Shadow Campus” Book Club Dinner in Schull, West Cork Ireland — Great Craic!

Posted on April 25, 2015 by Kathleen Kelley Reardon

What a wonderful experience last night sharing the origins and future of Shadow Campus characters at a book club in Schull, Ireland – my very first in Ireland! I didn’t really know what to expect. All I can say is … Continue reading →

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Chemistry: Often More Persuasive Than Logic

Posted on April 23, 2015 by Kathleen Kelley Reardon

The blog I posted at Big Think today is about human chemistry.  We’ve all heard about it and mostly associate it with romantic relationships.  But chemistry — that sense of attraction, intrigue or interest felt in the presence of another … Continue reading →

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Hillary Clinton and the Gender Challenge

Posted on April 12, 2015 by Kathleen Kelley Reardon

We are already getting glimpses in the media of how big a role gender will play in Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign. We are on the doorstep of history again. The battle will be intense. There is no doubt about that. … Continue reading →

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More on Disagreeing Without Being Disagreeable

Posted on March 26, 2015 by Kathleen Kelley Reardon

I posted today on Big Think about a process from my book, It’s All Politics (PURRR) that can help avoid reacting rather than responding, especially at work.  Often many of us say what we don’t mean, speak before we think, … Continue reading →

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Is There Still an Art to Connectedness?

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Kathleen Kelley Reardon

As human beings we have a need for inclusion — being connected to others. Professionally, such connectedness can be a considerable advantage as well.  As I wrote in a blog at Big Think today, however, it’s easy to forget that “real” … Continue reading →

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Protecting Yourself From Media Lies

Posted on March 14, 2015 by Kathleen Kelley Reardon

The poor quality of most televised and print journalism in the U.S. is an issue that is even more concerning as a presidential election draws nearer.  And so I wrote the blog featured today on Huffington Post about how that … Continue reading →

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Debunking Myths That Stall Women’s Careers

Posted on March 12, 2015 by Kathleen Kelley Reardon

Shellie Karabell, leadership writer for Forbes, helped debunk some myths about female leadership this week in her blog about female killer whales.  Apparently if the male killer whales fretted as much as male and female humans about whether females should … Continue reading →

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