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Tag: Identity

April 15, 2012

An American on becoming an Australian citizen: A journey through patriotism, nationalism, and community

I have become an Australian citizen.  Does this make me less American? And how appropriate is patriotism or nationalism in my new outlook? In the… Read more

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    Hi Chad. I know this is an older…
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    I'm really wanting to move my entire family…
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    You are a lucky man to have found…
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October 23, 2011

Occupy Wall Street as a postmodern critique: On deconstruction, discourse, and a relative approach to truth

While some criticise the Occupy Wall Street movement for a lack of objectives, I see the protests fit perfectly within a postmodern framework. As such,… Read more

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    And following on from the post, statements from…
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August 1, 2011

The stories we tell: Social media as narrative psychology

Every man invents a story for himself – which he often, and with great cost to himself – takes to be his life. ~Max Frisch,… Read more

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  • David B. Drake
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    Hi Chad, Great post. I particularly appreciated the…
  • Simon
    Simon
    Is the story that important? Maybe it's just…
  • Chad
    Chad
    Always appreciate Theresa's non-blank stare. :)
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March 1, 2011

An avatar analysis: Choosing your profile picture

I was recently asked the question about my profile picture: “why a cartoon?” My response takes me on a journey through options not chosen and… Read more

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  • Crystal
    Crystal
    Nice post. :) My FB pic is a…
  • David Bishop
    David Bishop
    I'm always impressed that you take the time…
  • Theresa
    Theresa
    good post :)
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February 5, 2011

Self-regulation by reflecting on our looking-glass self: Symbolic interactionism defined

We act based on how we perceive others see us.  Symbolic interactionism helps us understand why this is the case, and how we can adjust… Read more

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January 29, 2011

Symbolic interactionism, social media, and the Australian 2011 floods: Stepping stones in a crisis, or watering down reality?

Social media played a huge part in the response efforts for the recent Queensland floods.  Reflecting back at the amount of time I spent glued… Read more

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    Mayhaps you are putting on a new personna…
  • Theresa
    Theresa
    ...so does this mean that you'll be turning…
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December 11, 2010

Measuring a meme: Did 32% of active Facebook users change their profile picture to a cartoon to stop child abuse?

A recent Facebook meme asked people to change their profile pic between 3 to 5 December to a cartoon to end violence against children.  My… Read more

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  • Justin Brackett
    Justin Brackett
    Thanks for posting your findings! I have been…
  • Lyndon
    Lyndon
    I think this pretty much comes down to…
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December 1, 2010

Embrace your organisational shadow culture

We use words like “partnership” and “integrated” when we talk about client and supplier relationships. There is a dark side to this kind of language,… Read more

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June 7, 2010

Birthday reflections: Pizza personalities, digital studios, and middle management challenges

Having a birthday in June is good, as it presents an opportunity to reflect both as a half-way point through the year and a start… Read more

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April 12, 2010

How did you break your chin? (a reflection on self-disclosure reciprocity)

My kid traded her bike for pavement last week in her participation of one of life’s more popular character-building exercises.  As I conveyed the particulars… Read more

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    So, should I say how old you were…
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September 6, 2009

A response to “Who am I”? (exploring identity for you, your organisation, and your position in the organisation)

We often hear advice cautioning us against letting work define who we are.  Research I did for a recent assignment turns that advice back on… Read more

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