Combating glibness

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Glibness is a disease that’s particularly virulent in Silicon Valley, politics, entertainment and the executive suite. Someone has an insight (or gets lucky) and then amasses power. Surrounded by more than they’re willing to understand, they substitute the glib statement, the smirk, the cutting remark. They turn everything into a status-fueled professional wrestling match.

Source: Seth’s Blog: Anti-glib: Knowing what you’re talking about

How many teachers or administrators have you met that have an issue with glibness?

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