Jeffery J. Mondak, professor of political science at The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, named Chief Influencer

The Communications Board names Jeffery J. Mondak, renowned professor of political science at The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, as a Chief Influencer.

In this episode of Chief Influencer, Host Anthony Shop speaks with Professor Mondak and discusses the importance of recognizing facts from opinions and the challenges people face in making this distinction. Professor Mondak shares his research findings that reveal nearly half of Americans cannot distinguish between the two.

Professor Mondak, along with co-author Matt Metler, conducted a survey asking respondents to identify statements of fact or opinion. The results showed that 47% of respondents performed no better than chance, which is concerning given the current information landscape.

Professor Mondak encourages critical and creative thinking and the benefits of diverse perspectives.

Professor Mondak also encourages openness to influence and learning from unexpected sources, sharing how his research on term limits was influenced by his experience during the Pittsburgh newspapers' strike in 1992.

Throughout the episode, Professor Mondak emphasizes the significance of staying open-minded and creative in learning and leadership.

Host: Anthony Shop
Guest: Professor Jeffery J. Mondak
Producer: The Communications Board
Sponsor: The George Washington University College of Professional Studies

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