[May 07, 2014] Perhaps it’s a sign of getting older, but I do find myself reading more than when I was younger. I read more now because I simply want to read more. I find reading to certainly be more enjoyable and fulfilling. Was it because I was too busy when young? I think the reason I spent… Read More »
[April 25, 2014] An exceptional book this week to review. Again, my travels have kept me limited in reading time but Rick Atkinson’s 628-page book was a great read for me and for students of World War II and Europe. Today, another book that I finished reading and find interesting and recommend: The Guns at Last Light: The… Read More »
[April 09, 2014] Two really good books for our readers. It is no surprise that I’m still catching up on my reading after a couple of months with a heavy overseas travel schedule. These books are excellent reads any time. The first by Dale Carnegie is an oldie but goodie – it’s the type you can pick up… Read More »
[April 07, 2014] Just recently compiled a year’s worth of key writing points on Senior Executive Leadership into a single presentation. These traits assembled here are those I consider the top 22 characteristics of the most successful senior leaders. I will be posting it here on theLeaderMaker blog before I go public with it. The presentation is downloadable… Read More »
[March 25, 2014] Another good read, this time by economist William Easterly published in 2013. I just had time to order the book and began reading it on my Kindle but wanted to get it on my favorite lists quickly. The timeliness of the book is great, given the current debates on poverty. Congressman Paul Ryan was the… Read More »
[March 13, 2014] In Part 1 of this two-part series, I pointed out how Socialism “contains a number of beautifully crafted ideas that are appealing to just about anyone … but ultimately destructive in practice.” In Part 2, we discuss the impact of Socialist ideology on individuals and some of their characteristics that may influence them and explain… Read More »
[March 12, 2014] I have been toying with the idea of a blog feature on Socialism for some time now. So, what would be the point in discussing the not-so-obvious connection between Socialism and senior leadership? I believe that Socialism contains a number of beautifully crafted ideas that are appealing to everyone … but ultimately destructive in practice.… Read More »
[March 02, 2014] There is no real excuse for not updating my favorites reading list, but I have been overseas for the past month and still have not returned home. Nevertheless, despite travel and work getting in the way of reading, here is my current favorite read. Margaret Thatcher: From Grantham to the Falklands. Charles Moore This authorized… Read More »
[February 03, 2014] The book by Secretary of Defense Robert Gates was exceptional but it took a while for me to read (600 pages). This put me a little behind in making recommendations. Uncommon: Finding Your Path to Significance by Tony Dungy and Nathan Whitaker (2011) Returning from a deployment in Iraq in 2011, I ran across this… Read More »
[January 25, 2014] Two exceptional books this week to recommend. Both address issues with senior executive leadership. The first book by a retired U.S. Army brigadier general is about leading yourself and the problems that a military leader faces day to day. The second book, one which has become controversial, by past Secretary of Defense Robert Gates is… Read More »