Beyond the Told

by Dr. David M Robertson

The Truth about Cinco de Mayo

It’s Cinco de Mayo!!! The Fifth of May!! I hope you’re ready to celebrate with some truth!! Do you know why anyone celebrates Cinco De Mayo? Many suggest that Cinco De Mayo represents Mexican Independence Day. That would be incorrect. Mexican Independence Day is every September 16th and has been since 1810. As I always […]

Are Discussion Forums in Online Classes Effective?

Are discussion forums in online classes effective or beneficial? As with any tool that could be deployed during a course, the answer is not as simple as “yes” or “no.” Just like any other tool, it depends on how it is used. Here is the good, the bad, and something to consider about discussion forums. […]

A Quick Note About Enzymes

I want to provide a word of caution about digestive enzymes. Yes, they work. Yes, there are times when taking digestive enzymes might be beneficial. This may be especially true if you are eating an enzyme-deficient diet, have been diagnosed with hypochlorhydria or achlorhydria, have a fungal infection, or are over 50 years of age […]

The Constitution – An Idea

The Constitution is an idea. It is the aim, purpose, and vision of these great United States. It is also a concise document. As initially written and ratified, the Constitution of the United States consists of 4618 words (including signatures) arranged into seven articles. There have been 27 amendments to the original document, not all […]

B Vitamins are Awesome

B-Vitamins, in general, are extremely important for a variety of reasons. Specifically, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9, and B12 — play an essential role in keeping our bodies running the way they should. I am personally a big fan of ensuring you get enough B12. B12 is a powerhouse. For example, it helps […]

Workplace Autonomy – A Leadership Discussion

When working with organizations, I often profess the need for autonomy for that organization’s employees. However, it’s not as simple as just letting go of the reigns. Recently, I was asked to provide some context as to why I would suggest that. So let’s discuss why one might subscribe to it and what this might […]

Turning Change Management into Change Leadership

If you have ever worked a corporate job, you have probably heard of the term Effective Change Management. If not, perhaps you have heard of something similar. Many individuals and organizations spend a lot of time and money trying to figure it out. Here, I want to take a second to provide some clarity and […]

A Few Things to Consider About Bacteria

Did you know that you have more bacteria in and on your body than you have cells? It’s true. The latest evidence suggests that roughly 39 trillion bacterial cells live among your 30 trillion human cells (Crew, 2016). So, in a sense, you are not entirely you. Instead, you are a walking home to countless […]

Should You Be Taking Vitamin C? If so, how much?

Vitamin C is an anti-bacterial, anti-viral, and antioxidant. Most people are already familiar with this handy little vitamin. However, most are unaware of its many uses or how much to take. As you may already know, studies have shown that Vitamin C is a co-factor for physiological reactions such as hormone production, collagen synthesis, and […]

Revisiting the Declaration of Independence

Let us revisit the Declaration of Independence for a moment. Each of us knows deep down inside that we are created equal and that your God (whomever that might be) has given you certain fundamental rights that cannot be taken away, no matter what. These Rights are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness. So, […]