Welcome to my blog.
This blog is dedicated to candid discussion about issues discussed in my book, The Fragile Mind: How it has Produced and Unwittingly Perpetuated America’s Tragic Disparities. I welcome your comments about the book, as well as your ideas for overcoming America’s unfortunate disparities in areas like education, housing, employment, income, and health care.
Thanks you for visiting my blog.
Dr. Jarik E. Conrad
What happened to the Renaissance Men and Women?
Too many people go to work and keep their heads down while they are there, go home and watch TV, eat, spend a few moments with their spouse and kids, and do it all again the next day. When the weekend comes, they go to the grocery store, go to church, maybe catch a movie, watch a game or two, clean up the house, and complain about Monday coming. Sometimes they go to the movies, make it to the park, or beach with the kids. Few of us are interested in art, science, mathematics, music or literature. The only drama many of us know is gossip and rumors. Not only is this mundane existence harmful for our emotional and social well-being, it is threatening to our physical health as well (as evidenced by the average waist-size in America). I believe in the Aristotelian philosophy of balance and moderation. Aristotle argued that the ultimate goal in life should be eudemonia, or reaching your full potential so that you can make a better impact on the world around you. It is hard to do that from your couch! You first have to learn about what’s going on in the world before you can hope to have any real influence.
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By Dr. Jarik Conrad and Gerard Holder, author of Hidden Bias – How Unconscious Attitudes on Diversity Undermine Organizations and What to do About It.
What makes President Obama so amazing is his incredible blend of intellect and emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence (EI) is the ability to recognize and regulate one’s behavior while simultaneously understanding, and adjusting to, the emotional needs of others. Few among us possess the cognitive abilities of the President. Even fewer can match his talent for translating that “book knowledge” into something that is both practical and meaningful for other people. President Obama has the extraordinary knack of capturing the essence of a moment and delivering exactly what it demands.
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A record 1.8 million people crowded Washington DC to witness Barack Obama’s historic inauguration. The historic event had unprecedented reach across the globe. From small villages like Kogelo, Kenya, where President Obama’s father was born, to major cities like Seoul, South Korea, American expatriates celebrated with local citizens the ushering in of a new era of American politics. We have forever shattered the image of what it means to be a leader in America.
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By Jarik Conrad, Ed. D.
Nearly 45 years after the passing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, racial disparities in education, employment, income, wealth, healthcare, housing, and incarceration seriously threaten America’s global competitiveness. While the issues are certainly complex, a significant contributing factor has been ignored.
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