An interview with global diversity and inclusion expert Howard Ross about the forces dividing society today, as well as his illuminating new book, 'Our Search for Belonging: How Our Need to Connect is Tearing Us Apart.'
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Theater Review (NYC): ‘Transparent Falsehood’ Tackles Donald Trump’s Inner World
By choosing not to do an impression of Trump's mien or mode of speaking, Gil Kofman's well-intentioned new show focuses on the inner Trump, or at least a plausible conception thereof.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC Off-Broadway): ‘A Brief History of Women’ by Alan Ayckbourn
Nearly six decades into his career, Ayckbourn maintains his sure touch on both the page and the stage, while his depictions of the long view of life continue to deepen. Brilliantly written and beautiful acted, his new time-shifting masterpiece engages both heart and mind.
Read More »Tribeca Film Festival World Premiere ‘Momentum Generation’
A compelling story about a great sport before commercialism completely took over.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Our Search for Belonging: How Our Need to Connect Is Tearing Us Apart,’ by Howard Ross
From global diversity and inclusion expert Howard Ross comes a new book, 'Our Search for Belonging: How Our Need to Connect Is Tearing Us Apart.' It's a fascinating look at how how our human need to belong is creating a new kind of tribalism, and dividing us more than ever.
Read More »Tribeca Film Festival Documentary World Premiere ‘General Magic’
Never underestimate opportunity and the vision of innovative genius.
Read More »Interview: Ken Pasch, Author of ‘On Course: Become a Great Leader and Soar’
A interview with retired Air Force veteran and leadership expert Ken Pasch on his new book, 'On Course: Become a Great Leader and Soar.' Pasch offers practical, inspiring strategies to give you and your company wings.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC Off-Broadway): ‘It Came from Beyond,’ a Smart Musical Homage to ’50s Kitsch Sci-Fi
With an excellent cast and sharp direction and choreography, this sci-fi homage is a happy marriage of clever nostalgia, shiny new music, and sheer fun for just about any age.
Read More »Interview: Leslie Peters, Author of ‘Finding Time to Lead: Seven Practices to Unleash Outrageous Potential’
An interview with leadership expert Leslie Peters, whose new book is ‘Finding Time to Lead: Seven Practices to Unleash Outrageous Potential.’ "Leadership isn't something you do," says Peters. "It's someone you are."
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): ‘Chess’ at the Gallery Players
Rather than rehashing what's wrong with 'Chess,' I'll describe why it's still possible to enjoy the Gallery Players' production. The music is perhaps the most advanced artistic evolution of glossy '80s pop. And while I'm sure there are some curmudgeons out there who weren't fans of ABBA's sunny sound, Andersson and Ulvaeus were brilliant songwriters, master craftsmen not only of shiny dance tunes but also of lovely songs of love and loss.
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