Bob Clark Beyond: Adventurer in Hope

The Engine of Progress: Why We Need Data Centers—and Honest Conversations About Them

A powerful reflection on the evolution of American progress and the role of artificial intelligence in shaping our modern world. Exploring how AI, data centers, and energy infrastructure are driving the next industrial revolution—and why responsible innovation, not fear, must guide the future.

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Bob Clark's 2025 Holiday Gift Guide

Discover Bob Clark's 2025 Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide featuring luxury picks, foodie favorites, St. Louis classics, travel gear, and unique gifts for everyone on your list.

Cover of the book Sociopath: A Memoir by Patric Gagne, PhD, featuring a childhood portrait of a young girl on a yellow background, labeled New York Times Bestseller.

Bob Clark’s Holiday Reading List: Top Book Recommendations for Leaders

Discover Bob Clark’s holiday reading list featuring powerful picks on leadership, innovation, history, and personal growth—books worth reading as the year winds down.

My Mock Death Is Today – The Kindest Thing I Do for My Family

A reflective look at my annual “mock death” tradition—an act of love that prepares my family, business, and legacy for the future with clarity, planning, and peace.

CCDI students and alumni participating in hands-on learning activities at North Tech High School during Saturday Academy in Florissant, Missouri.

Building Futures Together: CCDI Alumni Lead the Way at Saturday Academy

CCDI’s Saturday Academy at North Tech High School brought together over 65 students, alumni, and industry partners for a hands-on learning day. Alumni now working with Clayco subcontractors returned to mentor the next generation—demonstrating how the CCDI community continues to build lasting change across our trades and communities.

Preview of the new Studio Museum in Harlem with visitors and the modern building exterior.

Inside the New Studio Museum in Harlem: A Legacy Reimagined

A first look inside the new Studio Museum in Harlem—an inspiring, purpose-built home that continues the museum’s six-decade legacy of championing artists of African descent and shaping the future of American art.

“Going Quiet” when everyone else is too LOUD!

Warren Buffett is more than an investing legend; he’s a model of wisdom, humility, and integrity. From his modest life in Omaha, he built one of the world’s greatest companies while never losing sight of honesty and purpose. His clear thinking and long-term vision have inspired millions to see business not just as a way to build wealth, but as a way to build character and create lasting good.

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