A member of our leadership is now being referred to as "doctor" by the media and on our own website. This person does not hold a doctoral degree. This person only holds a Master's degree. However, this person is the kind of person that is very comfortable making people believe that knowledge has been bestowed upon them.
I remember when the Baltimore Sun called me a doctor in one of their articles. I tripped over myself that whole day trying to correct the record. They did. They posted a correction the following day, stating that I was in fact not a doctor.
You see, I have a lot of respect for people who actually take it upon themselves to become doctors. I want to get my doctorate degree at some point as well. So I feel that shortcuts and, in this case, "power moves" really degrade the essence of what it is to be a doctor... what it is to commit yourself to years of study at some cost.
It frustrates me very much that I have to be "led" by that kind of person. Luckily, my true leaders are people who I really respect and admire. They are real doctors... real sources of knowledge... and wisdom.
I remember when the Baltimore Sun called me a doctor in one of their articles. I tripped over myself that whole day trying to correct the record. They did. They posted a correction the following day, stating that I was in fact not a doctor.
You see, I have a lot of respect for people who actually take it upon themselves to become doctors. I want to get my doctorate degree at some point as well. So I feel that shortcuts and, in this case, "power moves" really degrade the essence of what it is to be a doctor... what it is to commit yourself to years of study at some cost.
It frustrates me very much that I have to be "led" by that kind of person. Luckily, my true leaders are people who I really respect and admire. They are real doctors... real sources of knowledge... and wisdom.
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