[January 16, 2020] A number of my blog’s readers have graciously recommended several beautiful books for highlighting. Thank you, and please continue to email or post those recommendations in the comments section. I’ll do my best to select some of the more informative works. There are some of those recommended that are popular, usually from high-level politicians or… Read More »
[December 22, 2019] Yesterday was the first day of Winter, and I am finally getting around to another book that leaders might consider reading. Christmas and Hanukkah are just around the corner to kick off the holiday season and snow might be in the forecast. Consider today’s selection as a possible gift to someone you respect. Keeping up… Read More »
[October 3, 2019] Summer is on the wane and my family is gearing up as we look forward to the autumn season; changing of the leaves, cooler weather, and great ways to travel this great country. Change is what the world is about, and that is one of the threads running through the book by Jim Mattis and… Read More »
[August 1, 2019] It’s now been more than a week and a half since I cleaned, dried, and put away all my camping gear. Boy Scout Camp was a fun time and, like any dedicated leader, our time there reinforced a number of leader lessons along the way. One that jumps out at me is how teams can… Read More »
[June 23, 2019] Respect is a sticky concept; being something we all desperately want but also difficult to put our finger on. Like many who read this leadership blog, we know that humans seek specific things from our relationships. Respect is one of those intertwined with our likability, self-discipline, ability to compromise, and our concept of right and… Read More »
[April 20, 2019] It’s been since February when I posted a book review last and, yes, I have been remiss but unintentionally so. Fortunate for me, I live in a community with strong military veteran’s organizations, so there is always a long list of reading material … with strong recommendations. The book I’m reviewing today is by Dr.… Read More »
[March 4, 2019] Lately, I’ve been lucky. Several books have come across my desk and landed on my reading list that I truly liked. Books that make me think, give me pause, or reinforce those valuable contributions of leaders are worthy, and their value gives me a reason to write briefly about them. “Hal” Moore was a U.S.… Read More »
[February 22, 2019] Yesterday, while reading some of the comments in my post about Good Habits, several readers commented on a 2017 book by Admiral William McRaven. They liked it. This past weekend I was winter camping with a Boy Scout Troop, and I was able to apply some of McRaven’s thinking to the activities these boys undertook. … Read More »
[January 4, 2019] I couldn’t help it. Just like my attraction toward the study of grand strategy, I’m drawn to the study of the individual. More often, I find myself looking for ways to better understand people; usually through direct interaction but also through formal book study. Creating good habits, knowing what makes up great leadership, what leaders… Read More »
[December 16, 2018] Joining my local library and getting one of those scannable electronic tags has provided my wife and I another level of entertainment and learning. As I noted last month, I picked up The Odyssey of Echo Company by Doug Stanton and enjoyed it so much I put it on my Reading List (link here). A… Read More »