racism

Political correctness is inhibiting our sense of security in the fact we have the right of free speech. After reading the following, and viewing the videos, your thoughts are welcome. American society seems to have reached an age of hyper-sensitivity and the source appears to be exactly where open discussion of ideas is supposed to thrive: college campuses. Instead of being the laboratories of […]

Banned for Life   By Eric M. Seidel, CEO The Media Trainers, LLC When NBA Commissioner Adam Silver banned LA Clippers owner Donald Sterling for life, he had little choice to act swiftly and decisively. Too much was at stake. Reputation, image, morale and, perhaps most importantly, money. Sponsorships and other revenue-bearing relationships were on […]

By Eric M. Seidel, CEO The Media Trainers®, LLC First, a couple of preliminary thoughts about this Paula Deen thing:             Are you prepared to have your reputation and livelihood assaulted for something you said 30 years ago?      Paula needs to get back to her kitchen and away from […]

By Eric Seidel, CEOThe Media Trainers® “There was concern that a lot of kids would change the complexion … and the atmosphere of the club.” –John Duesler, President, The Valley Club, suburban Philadelphia That statement was John Duesler’s second mistake. His first one was summarily ending the agreement his club had with Creative Steps and […]