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Secret societies are known for their clandestine, covert operations, their lack of transparency, and the inscrutable nature of their dealings. Their inner works are a mystery to most people, but the power they wield (from their willingness to behave as a bloc) is more apparent. Turn the page…

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Communication (when executed respectfully) is the glue that holds relationships together, the salve that soothes ruffled feathers, and the magnet toward a sense of community.

Barriers to effective communication most often reside within our own perceptual lenses, in our either inability or unwillingness to validly assess another person. This week my Regents Degree Online Program (RODP) students explored how stereotypes impact relational bonds. Their insights are below: Turn the page…

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