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Why This Book: I often speak about developing a “tribal culture” as an ideal that leaders should strive for.  I recently assumed the role of president of my Toastmasters Club and have begun referring to our club as  a “tribe,” and … Continue reading →

Why this book: I attended a workshop on high performance athleticism at the Naval Special Warfare Center and several of the coaches referred to this book and its ideas.  It seemed that most in the room had read it. I … Continue reading →

Why this book: I was asked to speak at Mark Divine’s Unbeatable Mind Academy Retreat and chose to speak on this topic. I was inspired by that famous scene from the movie City Slickers,  and was intrigued to find that … Continue reading →

Why this book: Selected by my reading group to be read over Christmas 2015.  Those who had already read it were enthusiastic about reading it again.  One said it was her favorite novel of all time.  I had been carrying … Continue reading →

Why this book: I stumbled upon this wonderful book in the used books store at the Coronado Library. I recalled being intrigued by a review  I had read several years ago – it was published in 2012.    I have always … Continue reading →

Why this book: Team of Teams continues to be talked about in many of my circles of friends.    This book is retired Army General Stanley McChrystal applying lessons he learned fighting Al Queda in Iraq to leadership in other settings.  Given that much … Continue reading →

Why this book:  A couple of good friends said they had read it and really liked it.  Since I have always eanjoyed and learned from books about people struggling to survive in unforgiving environments, I figured I would enjoy this … Continue reading →

Why this book:  The All American Leadership team I work with designated Disrupt You! as a book to read and discuss as part of its on-going learning.  Also Rob Nielsen, AAL’s CEO, told me that if I liked The Innovator’s … Continue reading →

Why this book: Selected by my reading group for our meeting in late November 2015. I nominated it after hearing it referred to at a memorial service. The pastor  noted Wilber Larch’s imperative to “Be of Use” in one’s life, and in how … Continue reading →

Why this book: It was recommended to me by Michael, with whom I shared a combination great bike ride and great discussion a couple of months ago. I noticed that the book got great reviews, won a number of awards, and … Continue reading →