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Author: Jeffrey Skevington

The Test of Character

“Nearly all men can stand adversity. if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.” – Abraham Lincoln
Posted on December 19, 2020Author Jeffrey SkevingtonCategories StyleLeave a comment on The Test of Character

Chapter 42 – Leadership, Pt. 1

Leadership can be considered a talent as well as a skill. But what qualities do we look for when selecting a leader, or deciding whether to follow? And which virtues comprise what we think of as “good” leadership?

Posted on December 13, 2020Author Jeffrey SkevingtonCategories StyleLeave a comment on Chapter 42 – Leadership, Pt. 1

Chapter 42 – Leadership, Pt. 2

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Chapter 41, Divided Loyalties, Part 1

Modern concepts of Loyalty differ somewhat from the complex medieval relationships of Fealty, or Homage. Yet Loyalty was also considered extremely important as a virtue to the historic knight. We look at the differences and similarities, and how they relate to our modern definition.

Posted on November 28, 2020Author Jeffrey SkevingtonCategories StyleLeave a comment on Chapter 41, Divided Loyalties, Part 1

Chapter 41, Divided Loyalties, Part 2

Part 2 of our discussion on Divided Loyalties

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Be Too Noble

“We should be too big to take offense and too noble to give it.” – Abraham Lincoln
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Chapter 40, eChivalry

Good communication skills bring value to every human interaction. In the age of instantaneous worldwide communication, and the proliferation of social media platforms, how does one maintain courtesy and the other virtues within the limits of “text only” interaction?

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What Would You Be?

“First say to yourself what you would be, and then do what you have to do.” – Epictetus
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Chapter 39, Asian Sword Movies, Part 1

Martial Arts films from Asia have influenced Western films for decades. We examine a few better known examples, throw in some of our favorites, and compare the virtues portrayed with their counterparts in Western movies.In particular we are looking for contrasts between virtues, and how they are valued in these genres.

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Chapter 39, Asian Sword Movies, Part 2

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