Perhaps you have a little down time over the next few days now that Christmas is over. This is a good opportunity to read some inspirational stories or biographies. I can recommend several that you may find hard to put down once you begin. The following people have incredible stories that have impacted me, so […]
Continue readingThe story of how Starbucks almost went away, in fact it’s stock price was well below $10 a share, and how it recovered to where it is profitable and how it’s current stock price is at $60, is in one word, fascinating. This is a great read for any individual or organizational leader to read. The […]
Continue readingOnward was one of my favorite books not long ago. I purchased it as soon as it came out and devoured it within the week. It’s the story of how Starbucks almost went away with a worsening economy and internal troubles. However, the former CEO, Howard Schultz, came back as CEO and began to once […]
Continue readingOne of the sad realities of many marriages is that the honeymoon not only ends, but often the marriage fails. To be fair there is no way that couples can adequately foresee the troubles that are just over the horizon. Les and Leslie Parrot address four huge things that can destroy a marriage. Who expects […]
Continue readingIt’s not unusual to talk with a couple whose marriage is failing, and realize right away that something has been missing. The sad part is, many are clueless. They have overlooked some things assuming that romantic love would somehow continue throughout their lives. Another reality is this. If we are not meeting the emotional needs […]
Continue readingGrowing up my dad was a strong proponent of hard work. Physical labor was always admired and held in high esteem in our house. Now while I was more than ready to work, I also had a fondness for reading. Even as a kid I would sometimes sit and read in an encyclopedia. In fact, […]
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