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Supreme Court Justices Dealing with Their Disagreements

by Jeffrey Rubin, PhD

On this blog, we have been discussing the question, “Is it possible that there are immature and mature ways to handle our disagreements?” To help answer this question, I have, very tentatively, proposed five levels of maturity for providing criticism (see here) and five levels of maturity for responding to criticism (see here and here). In defending these levels of maturity, I have pointed out…

Dr. Jeffrey Rubin October 23, 2015 8 min read

Mean Bosses

by Dr. Jeffrey Rubin

This blog has frequently advocated that it is beneficial for all if we treat others respectfully. At times we focussed on a respectful way to provide negative criticism–no glares, insults, threats, or shouts, and with enough details so that the criticized person, if he or she wills, can improve the behavior, idea, or appearance. At other times, we focussed on the best way to respond to…

Dr. Jeffrey Rubin July 22, 2015 6 min read