Act So As to Elicit the Best In Others, and Thereby In Thy Self. [Felix Adler, An Ethical Philosophy of Life (D. Appleton and Company, 1918), Chapter VII.] Felix Adler, founder of Ethical Culture, ... Read More about Eliciting the Best
Week 24: Honoring
Rewarding
Though Pavlovian reward and punishment is not a humanistic model for treatment of humans, people do like being rewarded for accomplishments and generally exhibit a favorable response. The concern is ... Read More about Rewarding
Being Considerate
We can consider anything, from whether change careers to what color socks to wear, but when the word "consideration" is used alone, it usually refers to how we treat another person or other people. ... Read More about Being Considerate
Admiring
Years ago I had a client in my law practice whose eighty-year-old father was watching me try a case on behalf of his grandson. During a recess, the gentleman came over to me, raised his index finger ... Read More about Admiring
Honoring Uniqueness
You may think that someone does not have anything to offer. If you look closely, you will see that virtually everyone does. The simplest person can make a contribution though an observation or a ... Read More about Honoring Uniqueness
Honoring Value
We honor a person's value by commemorating their accomplishments and observing their special quality or character. Small though the honor may be, the artists, scholars, leaders and others whose ... Read More about Honoring Value
Honoring Worth
When we honor another person’s worth, we do not merely respect their personhood; we cherish and celebrate it. ... Read More about Honoring Worth