Author Archives: Jason Simon

Russert, Russert, Russert

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Just a few weeks ago, Tim Russert, NBC News’ Washington Bureau Chief and moderator of Meet the Press, had a heart attack while preparing for his Fathers Day Sunday show. For the last few years, I have spent my Sunday mornings watching Tim do his thing. And while I never thought about him [...]

Conflict Shapes & it Shapes Us

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Conflict is a normal part of human life, and while people sometimes reflect upon it as a negative state of affairs, it can be a source of creativity and innovation. As theorists, researchers, and others categorize, label, and dispute the causes and sources of conflict, it persists and continues to shape people including [...]

Relicensed to be OPN2DIF (Open to Difference)

If you have been following me along at Open to Difference, you have probably noticed that blog posting hasn’t been timely of recent. I can blame my 60+ hour work week, but that’s not really why. It is easy to write about effective communication, change-making, and whatever else with an openness towards difference attitude. Alternative [...]

Different Languages, Similar Gestures

I once met someone who spoke five languages (Spanish, French, German, English, Polish), some more fluent than others, but people like this are not the norm.

Handshake Like Never Before

Drinking a cup of Starbucks coffee thanks to a Happy Chrismukkah gift card, I introduced myself to Daniel, and received a handshake that I will never forget.