Architecture has given humanity a countless number of useful edifices and has contributed to the beauty of our cities and our neighborhoods. Perhaps the discipline’s most lasting gift to society, however, is its common credo: “form follows function.” While this catchy, alliterative phrase probably isn’t very useful when building a family, it might be very useful when choosing the right…
Euphemisms are everywhere. People get “let go” from their jobs, criminals go to “correctional facilities”, and our old pets get “put to sleep”. Whether we’re talking about politics, death, or relationships, we Americans love to soften the harsh truths that make us uncomfortable. And when it comes to used cars, some Americans are definitely uncomfortable. Because of this, it’s easy…
Many of the listening experts that we’ve highlighted on this platform have dedicated their careers and their lives to improving our ability to listen. Paul J. Donoghue is a little different. While he does offer plenty of expert advice on how to listen more attentively and how to comprehend what is being said, much of his work has a more…