That’s On Me

Thank you NetGalley and Greenleaf Audiobooks for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Some of the best advice I’ve been given in business has come from seasoned executives discussing their successes, but, more often, their failures.  Mike McHargue brings together dozens of executives to share their personal experiences and business … Continue reading That’s On Me

This Week: December 15th

When I first started reading again as an adult, I was surprised to find how much I enjoyed a few genres like military/law enforcement thrillers, small town romance, and westerns. I'm pretty sure it all ties back to my childhood summers spent with my grandparents watching Gunsmoke and Bonanza or movies like McClintock! Not to … Continue reading This Week: December 15th

The Lost Founding Father

John Quincy Adams, America’s fifth president, had big shoes to fill.  Not only was he the first presidential scion to ascend to the country’s top office, he was the start of a new brand of presidents – those who didn’t have their hands in creating the Declaration of Independence or the Constitution.  But much like … Continue reading The Lost Founding Father

James Monroe: A republican champion

The office of American president was just the last stop in the storied political career of James Monroe.  The senior statesman was involved in many decisions that shaped our early country from the American Revolution to the Louisiana Purchase, and later the Monroe Doctrine.  Brook Poston explores Monroe’s work to empower the young country while … Continue reading James Monroe: A republican champion