Miscellaneous is an overarching term. There are many things that don’t fit neatly into one category or that have a special unique resonance. I’ve used this space to highlight these issues.
Why Gratitude May Be the Most Underrated Leadership Trait “Reflect upon your present blessings, of which every man has many—not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some.” — Charles Dickens…
Opening Reflection – Balancing Achievement and Fulfillment As I write this, I am somewhere over the Atlantic Ocean on my way home from France. Like many long flights, this one has provided plenty…
Thank You, Mikel: A Leadership Lesson Acknowledged by a Lifelong Arsenal Fan I have been an Arsenal fan since 1971. I was a boy living in England at the time, and I will…
Introduction – Life Lessons Learned at 60 Sixty has a way of sneaking up on you. It doesn’t arrive gradually. It shows up all at once—like a quiet tap on the shoulder, reminding…
The Setting: The Hills of Galilee – The Night Before The Sermon on the Mount Evening settles over the hills of Galilee. The last light brushes the limestone cliffs of Arbel before fading…
Presidents’ Day is more than a long weekend or a retail event. At its core, it is a moment to reflect on leadership at its highest stakes. It is a day to ask…
This is the latest installment of my series of fictional interviews with historical leaders. This time, Catherine The Great. Introduction – Who was Catherine The Great? Catherine II, known as Catherine the Great,…
Our Past: A Culture of Courage I did not grow up in a culture of fear. In fact, I would argue that the America I grew up in was defined by courage. My…
Introduction: Why Augustus Caesar Matters Augustus Caesar (63 BC – 14 AD) remains one of the most influential leaders in history—not because he was the most charismatic or the most feared, but because…
Introduction: The Last Tudor Standing Few leaders in history have carried the weight of expectation—and the sting of doubt—quite like Queen Elizabeth I. Born into chaos, dismissed as illegitimate, imprisoned by her own…
By learning to master your own mind first — improving self-awareness, observation, empathy, and habits — you can fundamentally transform how you connect, lead, and succeed. For any business owner or leader seeking…
Breakneck: China’s Quest to Engineer the Future is more than a book about China; it’s a challenge to how we think about progress, power, and responsibility. By immersing you in “China’s quest to…
From the best-selling author of The Big Short, Moneyball, and The Undoing Project, Going Infinite dives deep into the rise and fall of Sam Bankman-Fried, the enigmatic founder of FTX.
Whether you're at a crossroads in life or seeking to enhance your personal and professional fulfillment, the Life Design Workbook provides practical tools and exercises to help you design a life that is…
Life gets heavy—losses, delays, curveballs you didn’t ask for. You can’t control most of it. But as Viktor E. Frankl reminds us in Yes to Life: In Spite of Everything, you always keep…
Join bestselling author Andy Andrews on an extraordinary journey through time in The Traveler’s Gift: Seven Decisions That Determine Personal Success. Blending fiction, self-help, and historical insight, this inspiring story follows David Ponder,…
Managing a business, or any organization, I came to see, was more practical art than applied science. Yes, there were some useful disciplines, as in any art form, but what worked best could…
The true path to wisdom can be identified by three things, first, it must involve Agape…Second, it has to have practical application in your life. Otherwise, wisdom becomes a useless thing and deteriorates,…
Introduction: There are three main ways people find fulfillment of their life meaning, in Frankl’s view, First, there is action, such as creating a work, whether art or a labor of love –…
Please click on this link for the Every Time I Find the Meaning of Life -They Change It Book Summary Chapter 1: “Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you…
Please click on this link for the Leadership in War Book Summary Chapter 1: Napoleon Bonaparte “Napoleon recognized that the best way to inspire his people was through two means: imbuing people…
By appreciating the present, living authentically, finding happiness in simple pleasures, embracing mortality, navigating life's absurdities with humor, practicing detachment, embracing forgiveness, cultivating patience and determination, enhancing self-esteem, and adjusting perspective, individuals can…
"Brain Rules" by John Medina provides valuable insights into how the brain works and offers practical advice for enhancing cognitive function and well-being. By understanding and applying these principles, individuals can improve their…
By applying the teachings of Socrates, Epicurus, Seneca, Montaigne, Schopenhauer, and Nietzsche, we can cultivate resilience, wisdom, and fulfillment. These philosophical insights remind us that personal growth often arises from questioning norms, embracing…
