It’s book release week! Four years in the making, Junkyard Wisdom will be officially released on Saturday. Have you ordered yours yet? If you’re willing to help me promote the book, here are three easy things you can do: Follow, Review, and Share. You can Follow on Facebook and Twitter. You can also engage on
David Burkus has written a fun book for anybody who manages people. Under New Management looks at how organizational management is changing in ways we never thought realistic. You really should get a copy of this book if you oversee any group of people. Some of the ideas are idealistic
Several years ago I wrote a post about the problems of privilege. These are problems that become evident when people complain about meaningless things — my new iPhone is now outdated, the waiter didn’t bring us water when we asked, or I can’t get the dog groomer appointment at a certain
Andrew Carnegie had an amazing impact on philanthropy and our understanding of wealth. His book is flawed in some ways, but well worth reading. Here’s a summer rerun for you. Originally posted a couple of years ago, it’s a good reminder. Somebody once told me that Warren Buffet gave Bill
Last week Goble Properties sold Perez Business Park in Cathedral City. It brings an end to a great experience operating the property. Perez was the perfect property type for Goble Properties: all small units, occupied by small businesses, mostly locally owned, and deeply connected to the community. One significant
Okay, so I’m officially bewildered. When I started writing a book I kept wondering who would actually buy it. Sure, I knew friends and family would. And I could give a lot away as gifts for people who support the nonprofits I love. But I never expected to be the
It was a calm Friday morning at the PathLight office in Belize – well, as calm as could be expected when dozens of students were coming by to pick up their textbooks. Orderly and focused, the students were full of smiles as the PathLight mentors guided them through the process.
Two book recommendations this week. Both are great and should be on your reading list. John Townsend writes beautiful and thoughtful books about faith, psychology, and well being. His latest, The Entitlement Cure, came to my attention when The Gathering asked me to sign my book next to Townsend. Um,