We are about 18 days away from the new year, and I know many of you are preparing or at least thinking about New Year’s resolutions. I’m not a big fan of New Year’s resolutions; instead, I spend time reviewing and adjusting my short and long-range plans. I started this process back in the '90s … Continue reading New Year’s Resolutions
Author: Edward Ortiz
Evolution of Leadership
Today, I shared an article on LinkedIn from U.S. News1 that discusses the evolution of leadership, moving from the concept of a “strongman" leader—presumably referring to the authoritarian and inflexible type—to a more collaborative approach. The article highlights a survey conducted by U.S. News and The Harris Poll, identifying the most important traits for a … Continue reading Evolution of Leadership
Reading Well
As you start preparing your reading goals for 2024, remember that, "it is not enough to read widely. One must also read well. One must read virtuously. Virtue can most simply be understood as excellence. Reading well is, in itself, an act of virtue, or excellence, and it is also a habit that cultivates more … Continue reading Reading Well
Goodreads Choice Awards 2023
Yesterday I wrote about my 2023-2024 reading list and today Goodreads just announced their Best Books for 2023. Great to see one of the books I read this year as the winner for the best non-fiction category. 'Poverty, by America' by Matthew Desmond is a great book, and I probably need to write a review … Continue reading Goodreads Choice Awards 2023
My Reading List: 2023-2024
Organizations are publishing their 2023 best books lists, so I decided to write about the books that I read this year and the ones that I’m planning to read in 2024. Since I’m always finding new and interesting books, the list for next year might change. I mostly read non-fiction and take a lot of … Continue reading My Reading List: 2023-2024
Israel and Palestine Conflict
As we continue to witness the ongoing conflict between Israel, Palestine, and Hamas, it's probably worth going over some historical data to provide background to what is going on in that part of the world. This is just an introduction because it is impossible to cover centuries of conflicts in a blog post. However, it's … Continue reading Israel and Palestine Conflict
Book Review: The Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant
The Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant: The Complete Annotated Edition was a captivating read, offering a unique perspective on Grant's formative years in Ohio, his West Point military academy experience, service in the Mexican-American War, and primarily, the American Civil War. While occasional references to his presidency are present, they are minimal. The book's … Continue reading Book Review: The Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant
Book Review: Re-Create & Celebrate
Re-Create & Celebrate: 7 Steps to turn your Dreams into Reality by Cindy Georgakas. It's always great to find a book that can enhance our lives. In "Re-Create & Celebrate," Cindy guides readers through a transformative process that reshapes how one sets priorities and goals, distinctly different from many methods found in the self-help section … Continue reading Book Review: Re-Create & Celebrate
Authentic
I read this morning in the Associated Press that the 2023 Merriam-Webster’s word of the year is Authentic. It's worth quoting what both Merriam-Webster and the Associated Press said about this word. “Merriam-Webster’s Word of the Year for 2023 is authentic—the term for something we’re thinking about, writing about, aspiring to, and judging more than … Continue reading Authentic
9 Things You Should Know About Thanksgiving
Great article about Thanksgiving, https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/9-things-you-should-know-about-thanksgiving/ Number six was interesting. The term “Black Friday”—used for the shopping day after Thanksgiving—was coined by the Philadelphia Police Department’s traffic squad in the 1950s. According to Philadelphia newspaper reporter Joseph P. Barrett, “It was the day that Santa Claus took his chair in the department stores and every kid … Continue reading 9 Things You Should Know About Thanksgiving
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