2022 Reading List
I always enjoy using my downtime or travel time to immerse myself in a good book. It’s important for me to stay current with ongoing affairs, whether that’s related to politics, business, or interesting historical stories. Take a look at my 2022 reading list here: HistoryCattle Kingdom: The Hidden History of the Cowboy West Christopher Knowlton’s book analyzes the open-range cattle era and how it changed America forever. The US has consistently proven that it can withstand repeated boom-and-bust eras. Knowlton gives a new view of the Old West and how its movements and cowboys achieved incredible goals and left a lasting impact on society.The Splendid and the Vile There are few things more...
2022 Reading List
I always enjoy using my downtime or travel time to immerse myself in a good book. It’s important for me to stay current with ongoing affairs, whether that’s related to politics, business, or interesting historical stories. Take a look at my 2022 reading list here:...
Book Review: URGING endless United States support to see Ukraine purge Putin from the West
The Splendid and the Vile Book ReviewThere are few things more terrifying than watching history repeat itself – especially when that history is rooted in death, war, and xenophobia. After reading “The Splendid and the Vile: A Saga of Churchill, Family, and Defiance...
A Riveting Read – “Boundless: The Rise, Fall, and Escape of Carlos Ghosn”
I recently read the fantastic book “Boundless: The Rise, Fall, and Escape of Carlos Ghosn,” by two Wall Street Journal reporters Nick Kostov and Sean McLain. It was a riveting read about the success and alleged crimes of business executive Carlos Ghosn who made his...
Cattle Kingdom: The Hidden History of the Cowboy West
I recently read Christopher Knowlton’s book “Cattle Kingdom: The Hidden History of the Cowboy West” and it gave great insight into the open range cattle era and how it changed America forever. The US has consistently proven that it can withstand repeated boom-and-bust...
Two books to Read on Philanthropy in the Modern World
Two thought-provoking books I recently read on achieving a world that’s more equitable are The Business of Changing the World: How Billionaires, Tech Disrupters, and Social Entrepreneurs Are Transforming the Global Aid Industry by Raj Kumar and The Billionaire Who...
Two Cautionary Tales About General Electric for Our Times
I have had tons of experiences working with Fortune 100 companies over the years. On capital projects ranging from $50 to $500 million, we are usually collaborating with the C-suite team members. Looking back over 35 years of doing business, I found that I could tell...
How the World Really Works by Vaclav Smil
We know climate change is altering our planet. How the World Really Works is a much-needed reality check reminding us that before we can tackle problems effectively, we must understand the facts. This is a thought-provoking book I recently read that looks at the...
The Room Where It Happened: A White House Memoir
If it wasn’t so scary, the book The Room Where it Happened: A White House Memoir would be a good read as a novel about what leads the world into chaos and even the darkest of war scenarios. It’s an authentic memoir, not a novel. This is an intriguing book I recently...
Keeping it Current – Book Reviews
It’s important for me to keep up-to-date and informed regarding current affairs – not only global politics, but also looking at the world’s business leaders and what has fueled their success. I also get a lot from reading the history of specific issues and events....
My philosophy of surrounding myself with the best and the brightest extends to what I do beyond my work and other initiatives. Every morning, I make sure to spend time reading the work of great thinkers and writers. Here are some of my top picks.
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2022 Reading List
I always enjoy using my downtime or travel time to immerse myself in a good book. It’s important for me to stay current with ongoing affairs, whether that’s related to politics, business, or interesting historical stories. Take a look at my 2022 reading list here: HistoryCattle Kingdom: The Hidden History of the Cowboy West Christopher Knowlton’s book analyzes the open-range cattle era and how it changed America forever. The US has consistently proven that it can withstand repeated boom-and-bust eras. Knowlton gives a new view of the Old West and how its movements and cowboys achieved incredible goals and left a lasting impact on society.The Splendid and the Vile There...
2022 Reading List
I always enjoy using my downtime or travel time to immerse myself in a good book. It’s important for me to stay current with ongoing...
Book Review: URGING endless United States support to see Ukraine purge Putin from the West
The Splendid and the Vile Book ReviewThere are few things more terrifying than watching history repeat itself – especially when that...
A Riveting Read – “Boundless: The Rise, Fall, and Escape of Carlos Ghosn”
I recently read the fantastic book “Boundless: The Rise, Fall, and Escape of Carlos Ghosn,” by two Wall Street Journal reporters Nick...
Cattle Kingdom: The Hidden History of the Cowboy West
I recently read Christopher Knowlton’s book “Cattle Kingdom: The Hidden History of the Cowboy West” and it gave great insight into the...
Two books to Read on Philanthropy in the Modern World
Two thought-provoking books I recently read on achieving a world that’s more equitable are The Business of Changing the World: How...
Two Cautionary Tales About General Electric for Our Times
I have had tons of experiences working with Fortune 100 companies over the years. On capital projects ranging from $50 to $500 million, we...
2022 Reading List
I always enjoy using my downtime or travel time to immerse myself in a good book. It’s important for me to stay current with ongoing...
Book Review: URGING endless United States support to see Ukraine purge Putin from the West
The Splendid and the Vile Book ReviewThere are few things more terrifying than watching history repeat itself – especially when that...
A Riveting Read – “Boundless: The Rise, Fall, and Escape of Carlos Ghosn”
I recently read the fantastic book “Boundless: The Rise, Fall, and Escape of Carlos Ghosn,” by two Wall Street Journal reporters Nick...
Cattle Kingdom: The Hidden History of the Cowboy West
I recently read Christopher Knowlton’s book “Cattle Kingdom: The Hidden History of the Cowboy West” and it gave great insight into the...
Two books to Read on Philanthropy in the Modern World
Two thought-provoking books I recently read on achieving a world that’s more equitable are The Business of Changing the World: How...
Two Cautionary Tales About General Electric for Our Times
I have had tons of experiences working with Fortune 100 companies over the years. On capital projects ranging from $50 to $500 million, we...
How the World Really Works by Vaclav Smil
We know climate change is altering our planet. How the World Really Works is a much-needed reality check reminding us that before we can...
The Room Where It Happened: A White House Memoir
If it wasn’t so scary, the book The Room Where it Happened: A White House Memoir would be a good read as a novel about what leads the...