Dr. John Gerdy·Jun 26, 2025Lancaster Values to be Tested in Chaotic TimesThis essay was published in the Lancaster, PA newspaper (LNP) on Wednesday June 18, 2025.
Dr. John Gerdy·Jun 26, 2025Where Have You Gone, John Lewis?I recently read John Lewis: A Life by historian David Greenberg. He argues that only Martin Luther King, Jr. contributed more to the civil…
Dr. John Gerdy·Dec 18, 2024Music as The “Glue” That Holds Communities and Society TogetherMy writing was featured in a post for The Presser Foundation titled, “Music as the “glue” that holds communities and society together” this…
Dr. John Gerdy·Jul 15, 2024DeSantis Arts Cuts Make All Floridians PoorerNo sooner had I posted an essay on how the purveyors of “Anti-Wokeism” are cowards, did the Republican Governor of Florida, Ron DeSantis…
Dr. John Gerdy·Jun 26, 2024Disparaging “Wokeism” and the Fear of Being DiscoveredIn considering America’s ongoing “culture wars,” I remain amazed at the absurdity of those who attempt to “brand” people, companies, or…
Dr. John Gerdy·Jun 16, 2024Everyday is Father’s DayThe first words our first child heard were my wife’s who, in the middle of a C-section procedure, called out, “Get a chair; my husband’s…
Dr. John Gerdy·Jun 10, 2024Trusting In “Better Angels” to Provide “Space and Grace”“If you are not making mistakes, you’re not doing anything.”
Dr. John Gerdy·May 15, 2024Hearing the “Other Voice” in Mark Twain’s Huckleberry FinnA major point of contention in America’s ongoing “culture wars” is being fought over book bans. Parents, activists, school board officials…A response icon1A response icon1
Dr. John Gerdy·May 6, 2024A Homage to Caitlin Clark and Pete MaravichAs someone who held a career scoring record in basketball, only to have it broken by a once-in-a-generation talent, I feel for the legacy…
Dr. John Gerdy·Mar 27, 2024Stretching Organizational Mission to Increase Community ImpactSustained business growth and success requires strategic risk-taking.
