Photo by Daniel SatoKeith Woods of The Poynter Institute
I've learned so many valuable things during this past weekend -- from advice on how to do the practical work to guidance on how to handle complicated and emotional situations. It's so hard to pick the most valuable.
I'll mention at least one very important lesson. I learned it during Keith Woods' conversation about our differences. He has taught me that it's important to acknowledge our human nature to judge people. By acknowledging that, we are less likely to judge incorrectly. If we step back and simply "insert questions in to the situation," as he said, we may get a whole other perspective. I only hope I will remember his words of wisdom when I find myself in this type of situation.
I'll mention at least one very important lesson. I learned it during Keith Woods' conversation about our differences. He has taught me that it's important to acknowledge our human nature to judge people. By acknowledging that, we are less likely to judge incorrectly. If we step back and simply "insert questions in to the situation," as he said, we may get a whole other perspective. I only hope I will remember his words of wisdom when I find myself in this type of situation.
-- Arian Celeste Smedley, Ohio University, The Associated Press, New York
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