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Sat, December 15, 2018 | 06:56

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Self-reflective culture (part 1)

For the past two weeks, I was in Europe for two workshops, which were held in Finland and the Netherlands, on national and organizational culture. I was able to meet about 30 professors, consultants and corporate instructors from all over the world. During these two workshops, I had many opportunities to hear foreigners discussing Korean national culture and corporate culture...

Thoughts of the Times | 2018-10-17 17:50

I am not for sale

On a Sunday afternoon, my friend and I were scrolling through Instagram and Snapchat, and she asked me a question, “Do you know how these free apps make so much money?”

Thoughts of the Times | 2018-10-16 17:23

Reap rewards of benefit mindset

What books do the CEOs of mega-companies like Microsoft and Google have in their offices? One of the books is almost certain to be “Mindset” which, when published by Carol Dweck in 2006, revolutionized the way we think about ourselves.

Thoughts of the Times | 2018-10-15 17:34

'Zero tolerance'

“Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful” (Lk 6:36) is the key point of compassionate love. Being merciful means understanding, accepting, and loving others as they are; being generous and tolerant; forgiving others unconditionally without judging, criticizing, blaming or talking back.

Thoughts of the Times | 2018-10-14 17:33

Important meeting strengthens Merkel

Late last month, Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey held discussions in Berlin. Command of two of the most effective militaries in Europe and the world is one reason this mini-summit has maximum importance. The two nations were allies until after World War I.

Thoughts of the Times | 2018-10-12 17:26

Influencers: a sociological phenomenon

What makes us look at someone and say: when this person speaks, people listen? The obvious answer? Money. But the matter is much more complex than money. There are people who have a heavy impact on thought processes of entire nations, and yet they do not appear to have millions in the bank. Money certainly brings social status. Social status equals influence. A random person ...

Thoughts of the Times | 2018-10-11 17:17

Preventing Sino-Japanese arms race

This refers to the article: “Why China needs to make concessions for end-of-war declaration?” by Lee Seong-hyon, published in The Korea Times on Oct. 2.

Thoughts of the Times | 2018-10-10 17:16

Bizarre society

In a democratic society, we have learned that people have a right to behave without restriction as much as they want. Freedoms which we have acquired through a long struggle have become influential to individual behaviors. In the information age, smartphones have become the peak of modern convenience. They have deeply penetrated into our daily lives. People walk the street wh...

Thoughts of the Times | 2018-10-09 17:01

Municipality of Concepcion

Unlike Manila, Palawan, Batane and Cebu in the Philippines, the municipality of Concepcion, Iloilo Province, is not well-known to Koreans as a tourist attraction. Recently, a delegation from Concepcion joined the Seoul International Travel Mart (SITM), travel trade expo through sponsorship by the Seoul Metropolitan Government. Concepcion's participation in SITM was arranged b...

Thoughts of the Times | 2018-10-08 17:30

Years 1958 and 1971 in retrospect

Looking back over the 20th century, I can remember two memorable and specific years: 1958 and 1971. It is somewhat intriguing for me to review what happened during those two different years, with respect to their influence on current human circumstances.

Thoughts of the Times | 2018-10-05 17:00

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