[May 1, 2020] Last week, two friends of mine called to check-in to see how my wife and I were getting along during the Coronavirus pandemic. Fortunately for us all, we are doing well and I guess that means we are blessed so far. They also called because they wanted to tell me about a book they had… Read More »
[March 29, 2020] Thunder and rain grace the skies outside my home this morning. As Spring advances and the Coronavirus pandemic spreads, there is yet little opportunity to speak openly with my friends and neighbors. The poor weather today can symbolize the darkness of the hearts of people that is addressed by author Aleksandr I. Solzhenitsyn. There is… Read More »
[February 12, 2020] I know what you’re thinking already if you skipped this intro and went straight to read this Reading List choice. How in the world could he write a review on “The Autobiography of Calvin Coolidge”? Does he think we’re boring or ahistorical or just plain brain dead? “Silent Cal”? Come on! My good readers, please… Read More »
[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 »