Author Archives: Denise Moreland

Underneath all of today’s culture wars are three foundational assumptions that are under attack: We inherited a society with these assumptions built in. It is up to all of us to determine what to do about that. Democracy has always … Continue reading →

The last chapter of my book, Management Culture, is called, “Democracy at Work.” In it, I argue that we need to bring democratic principles to the workplace so people are free to pursue their own happiness, even at work.   … Continue reading →

I have slept better in the last several days than I have the last 6 years, except the few weeks between election day, 2020 and January 6th, 2021.  Never in my lifetime would I have I believed that our country … Continue reading →

Grow a pair of what? Let’s see, what comes in pairs that humans might need?  Eyes, ears, arms, legs, lungs, breasts, kidneys? No. “Grow a pair” refers to testicles.  Why would someone need to “grow a pair” of testicles? Obviously, … Continue reading →

The older I get, the more I appreciate history. I have lived long enough to see the patterns in my life that can be traced back to the experiences, decisions and relationships that set them in motion.  Ironically, what seemed … Continue reading →

It was June, 1969 when the patrons of the Stonewall Inn resisted arrest for being in a gay bar, protested for several nights for their right to be treated with dignity, and captured the attention of the media. Though not … Continue reading →

Once again we are shaken by the violence inflicted on the most innocent among us. What is wrong with our country, our society, our culture, our priorities, us—that allows the slaughter of people even children—again and again and again? Why … Continue reading →

People often complain about their bosses being micro-managers. Not only are employees told what to do, which one could argue is a manager’s job, they are also told how, when, where and with whom to work. Thats where it feels … Continue reading →

Five years ago I would not have imagined that the hot topics of our time would be around public health and history.   By necessity the world has become conversant in viruses, vaccines, and variants; N95, KN95, respirators and ventilators; … Continue reading →

Many years ago I attending a training course where we were required to write a personal mission statement. The statement was to be a reflection of our core values. After much reflection, I wrote: To Speak Truth, To Feel Compassion, … Continue reading →