“...when people oppose your view, you can become a lightning rod, but if I were you, I'd let them stew...”
“I'd rather be a lightning rod than a seismograph.”
“Attacking a lightning rod doesn't make you lightning..."Regarding Barack Obama”
“The best lightning rod for your protection is your own spine.”
“Apply extreme caution when wearing red in the workplace. Even a simple demure red outfit -- a cashmere twinset -- can turn you into the office lightning rod. If you are crafty, you can use this to your advantage. To gain the upper hand in an upcoming negotiation, try wearing a flaming red silk blouse and painting your nails red.”
“I'd become more adept at being with other people; I'd lowered my expectations of them and learned to let my mind drift into neutral when they spoke.”