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If you’re one of those people who is not swayed by worries about whether or not others approve of you, then today’s posting is probably not for you. For the rest, let’s explore how this problem gets in the way of self-esteem, critical thinking, and ethical decision-making.

There’s a lot of talk about how everything is changing. But popular analysis and reflection seems to stop just below the dermis of the issue, talking endlessly about jobs loss, the credit crunch, foreclosures, and the anticipated stimulus package. Not that these aren’t important issues, but given that we live in a 24-hour news cycle, [...]

How often I have observed this to be true at work. People would get into all kinds of drama that caused frustration and sadness to everyone involved, and when you tried to help them mediate it – or just stop it! – they resisted the help. It would become clear that the drama made them happy.