Several months ago, I read yet another book about President Abraham Lincoln and was reminded of the epic Lincoln/Douglas debates. Without question, those seven events were designed to generate ...

Respect is often perceived as a currency to be earned, not freely given. But what if extending respect to those who seemingly don't deserve it could actually serve your own interests? It might sound ...

Respect isn’t something you can demand—it’s something you earn. It’s not about having the loudest voice in the room, forcing others to acknowledge you, or trying to impress people with status, wealth, ...

When couples truly respect each other, it’s much easier to implement certain healthy behaviors in the relationship. For example, taking time to connect with each other comes easier to those who have a ...

Everyone deserving dignity and respect is a simple idea but also complicated and challenging. I suspect that most people agree with it, at least in principle. But what about Vladimir Putin, leader of ...

This is the second of three posts about memory and relationships. In my last post, I discussed the way we form our memories into narratives about our lives and the choice we have to determine the ...

We'd all like to think that we are powerful, that our personalities shine through, and that we have a tenacious attitude. But not everyone is like this. In reality, only a select few have a powerful ...

Central Illinois Multimedia Group COO Paul Barrett, left, and emcee Mike Haile share a laugh at Central Illinois Business magazine’s Forty Under 40 Class of 2024 banquet last month at the I Hotel and ...

Respect isn’t demanded—it’s earned. And one of the easiest ways to earn it is through the words you choose. The way we speak can instantly shape how others see us. Classy, thoughtful phrases show ...