The Influential Mind
If you are curious how people make decisions, then The Influential Mind by Tali Sharot is a must-read book. The subtitle of the book, “what the brain reveals about our power to change others,” sums…
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Top Ten Books of 2017
To help with your gift list, here are my top ten books of 2017: The “I need something fun to create bar arguments” goes to Tim Harford for his book Fifty Inventions That Shaped the…
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Advent
Christmas is four weeks from today, so it is safe to say we are in the season of Advent. My faith tradition did not place a big emphasis on the Christian calendar, with the exception…
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Leonardo da Vinci
A few days ago I was enjoying a brief visit with long time friends. By a warm fire with a glass of wine in my hand, they asked one of my favorite questions: “So Roy, any…
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Summer Books
A few good summer books: I’m a latecomer to the blockbuster of a few years ago, The Art of Racing in the Rain, by Garth Stein. A novel with an amazing dog and amazing people…
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Leadership is an Art
Nearly twenty years ago I read Leadership is an Art by Max De Pree. The former CEO of the legendary company Herman Miller, De Pree was one of the great business leaders of his day. So…
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Book Buying Guide
Looking for a good book to buy as a last minute gift? I’ve got a few suggestions. My reading list for 2016 is over 100 books again this year and it’s been tough to keep…
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Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore
A few months ago D’Aun hired an olive oil consultant to help with a few questions. It’s a long story, but the consultants friend was none other than Robin Sloan, author of Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour…
