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Posted on June 9, 2008 - 10:00pm :: Good News | ISD-Philippines | Politics
By TJ Burgonio
May 17, 2008 | Philippine Daily Inquirer
TF! Editorial Comment: The Philippines is starved for examples of visionary leadership in the field of politics. A recent forum in Quezon City helped rekindle hope in principled politics. As discussed in the article below, these early successes can perhaps serve as templates or prototypes for 2010.
May 17, 2008 | Philippine Daily Inquirer
TF! Editorial Comment: The Philippines is starved for examples of visionary leadership in the field of politics. A recent forum in Quezon City helped rekindle hope in principled politics. As discussed in the article below, these early successes can perhaps serve as templates or prototypes for 2010.
Posted on June 9, 2008 - 9:38pm :: ISD-World Affairs | Human
By Janet Rae-Dupree
May 4, 2008 | NYTimes
TF! Editorial Comment: All of us have habits – both good and bad, although we tend to think of habits only in the negative sense. And, as anyone who has tried to change a bad habit knows, it's not an easy task. But as discussed in the article below, creating new habits actually re-forms our brains. Having a sense of wonder and learning new things is what keeps our brains healthy. So, now it's time to get into the "stretch zone".
May 4, 2008 | NYTimes
TF! Editorial Comment: All of us have habits – both good and bad, although we tend to think of habits only in the negative sense. And, as anyone who has tried to change a bad habit knows, it's not an easy task. But as discussed in the article below, creating new habits actually re-forms our brains. Having a sense of wonder and learning new things is what keeps our brains healthy. So, now it's time to get into the "stretch zone".
Posted on June 9, 2008 - 9:18pm :: ISD-World Affairs | Society
by Jessie Scanlon
April 28, 2008 | BusinessWeek
TF! Editorial Comment: Most of us have attended poorly run, interminable meetings that leave you feeling drained and down. So when I saw an article on how to improve the outcome of meetings, I thought others might find it useful as well. The article below comes from BusinessWeek and tells the story of how a business school class observed an actual company meeting and then suggested ways of improving on the "typical" office meeting.
April 28, 2008 | BusinessWeek
TF! Editorial Comment: Most of us have attended poorly run, interminable meetings that leave you feeling drained and down. So when I saw an article on how to improve the outcome of meetings, I thought others might find it useful as well. The article below comes from BusinessWeek and tells the story of how a business school class observed an actual company meeting and then suggested ways of improving on the "typical" office meeting.
Posted on June 9, 2008 - 9:01pm :: ISD-Societal Change | Movements
Marco Visscher and James Geary
May 2008 issue | Ode Magazine
TF! Editorial Comment: Are the days of protest marches over? Perhaps not quite yet, but a wide range of creative approaches to social change are taking hold and getting noticed. As discussed in the article below, the new activism promotes positive change by mixing "social critique with humour, artistic panache and business savvy."
May 2008 issue | Ode Magazine
TF! Editorial Comment: Are the days of protest marches over? Perhaps not quite yet, but a wide range of creative approaches to social change are taking hold and getting noticed. As discussed in the article below, the new activism promotes positive change by mixing "social critique with humour, artistic panache and business savvy."
Posted on May 13, 2008 - 5:17pm :: Good News | ISD-World Affairs | Human
By Julia Bonelli
March 28, 2008 | ENews2.0
TF! Editorial Comment: Can compassion be taught? The answer, surprisingly, is yes, if results of a recent study are accurate. Utilizing the inherent plasticity of the brain, researchers have found that meditation can entrain empathy and compassion. "It is all about training and willing to change" – a "simple" formula for self-improvement.
March 28, 2008 | ENews2.0
TF! Editorial Comment: Can compassion be taught? The answer, surprisingly, is yes, if results of a recent study are accurate. Utilizing the inherent plasticity of the brain, researchers have found that meditation can entrain empathy and compassion. "It is all about training and willing to change" – a "simple" formula for self-improvement.
