[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 »
[January 04, 2014] Two very good books this week. One with an uplifting and positive message, the other an Italian cookbook. I know you may think I’m nuts reading a cookbook (no I didn’t read the recipes). Take a tour of more great reads, more in the line up soon. Today, more books that I am now reading… Read More »
[December 27, 2013] NEW: Just added a new “page” to the blog that announces the upcoming publication of my most recent book on Senior Executive Leadership. See the tab “THE GREEN BOOK (NEW)“. If you cannot find the tab, then you can click on the link HERE to go directly to the page. This is where you can… Read More »
[December 18, 2013] Two more books to consider reading. I’m especially taken in with the book by Abbot on Cyrus the Great. Perhaps it is more the lessons we can take from the great Persian leader. Nonetheless, two worthwhile books to read. Today, more books that I am now reading and find interesting: Cyrus the Great by Jacob… Read More »
[December 09, 2013] The idea of this theory is that by paying attention to and correcting small problems, many bigger problems will be prevented. Specifically, if small problems are not dealt with in a determined and timely manner, more serious problems will be tolerated and grow. The “broken window theory” was an idea first put forth by criminologists1. … Read More »
[December 08, 2013] The relationship between government politics, politicians, and political parties on one hand, and other non-political organizations on the other, is fraught with a number of minefields. Today there are enormous risks, perhaps unnecessary risks, to those organizations that establish a visible relationship with one side of the political spectrum. All leaders, senior leaders in particular,… Read More »
[December 06, 2013] It is long understood that much can be learned about an organization by the people who are hired. Simply put, hiring (and retaining) the best employees make for a better organization. The finest employees do not fear others who are the best and often enjoy the professional competition and camaraderie of others like them. Any… Read More »
[December 02, 2013] Lately, I’ve been struggling to get my usual reading done. The book The Generals was long and I wanted to take my time to ensure I had a good understanding of the history and reasons for failures and successes in generalship. So, I’ve been slow to jump to reading other books. Today, more books that… Read More »