Dr. Wes Parham
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Thanks for checking out this page. My name is Dr.Wes Parham MBA and I'm an Epistemologist. Which means I study how do we know what we know. I am on the search for TRUTH. Won't you join me. BIO: Wes ParhamPh.D. is a higher education professional and Organizational Consultant at WEEW Consulting and author of "Be A Hater/Haterology". He also serves as the Executive Director/CEO of the Urban Scholastic Center located in Kansas City, KS. He is a national speaker in the areas of student development, organizational innovation, and organizational leadership. With his unique mix of social commentary, humor, and scholarship Dr. Wes has presented to thousands of students, professionals, and individuals and has established himself as a dynamic voice in today’s culture. Dr. Wes earned a Bachelor’s degree in Communication and an MBA with an emphasis in Leadership and Organizational change from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. He earned his Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership from Regent University in Virginia Beach. He has a true passion for individual empowerment, personal growth, and creative leadership. His professional experiences include positions as a project manager, student life coach, academic advisor, recruiter, scholarship coordinator, consultant, admissions director and more. His newest area of emphasis is on the intersection of selective exposure theory, millennials, and haters. Wes hopes to challenge, grow, and entertain the next generation of students, professionals, and leaders. |
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"Be A Hater"
The Debut Book From
Dr. Wes
In " Be A Hater" Dr. Parham draws from contemporary "hating"scholars" like Taylor Swift, Gucci Mane, and Supergirl. As well as more traditional scholars like Cass Sunstein, Jonathan Haidt, and Stephen Brookfield to examine a subtle and subconscious cultural shift in the concept of a “hater”. The shift from viewing a “hater” as someone trying to hold you back or stop you from succeeding, to viewing a “hater” as anyone who disagrees or dissents from your opinion. Otherwise known as the emergence of the "Hater Mindset". A mindset with strong implications for individual happiness, critical thinking, the value of relationships, and more. This book uses a mix of humor, personal anecdotes, deep ideas, and scholarship to explain why everyone in our culture should
Praise for "BE A HATER"
Praise for "BE A HATER"
The book is authentically researched, and very well written to hold your attention, as you write down notes on
what you’ve read. I virtually read half of it in one sitting, before finishing.
I listened to Wes speak at a college this past year and knew I had to check out his book as soon as it was available.
He writes the way he speaks, making this book feel more like a dialogue than most books I've read.
Very refreshing.
I rarely take the time to do reviews, but after reading this book I want to encourage everyone I can to read it since
I now feel so passionate about the information and knowledge I gained.
what you’ve read. I virtually read half of it in one sitting, before finishing.
I listened to Wes speak at a college this past year and knew I had to check out his book as soon as it was available.
He writes the way he speaks, making this book feel more like a dialogue than most books I've read.
Very refreshing.
I rarely take the time to do reviews, but after reading this book I want to encourage everyone I can to read it since
I now feel so passionate about the information and knowledge I gained.