Leadership is an Art by Max De Pree

Leadership is an Art was strongly suggested by a colleague/mentor of mine in the organizational development business and he was “spot on” with it being one of the best books to read for anyone on a path of wanting to become a great leader. This book is written by the leader of Herman Miller, one…

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Heroes for my Son by Brad Meltzer

I continue to “work and rework” on a book about H.O.P.E that is all about people that have kept HOPE alive in their lives and continue to strive for excellence, whether that is a personal or professional goal. This book turned out to be a great role model for the style of book that I…

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The Strangest Secret by Earl Nightingale

This classic was written and recorded over 50 years ago and it still has such a simplicity to it that you can’t help but be inspired to make your life one that you truly desire. I tend to listen to this atleast one time per month as it continues to be one of those resources…

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What is Your Giving Commitment/Pledge

I have been humbled and inspired by the continued works of Bill and Melinda Gates, as well as Warren Buffett. The three of them are having such a profound impact on the non-profit world, not only now, but into the future. I just finished re-reading an article from the July 5, 2010 Fortune Magazine (The…

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The Element by Ken Robinson

I was walking through an airport a few months back when I stumbled across this book and once I opened it, I was unable to put it down. The insights, history, facts, and opinions of Mr. Robinson are admired and respected the world over as an author and speaker. I was able to watch a…

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