“Inside” – prisoner Michael Santo’s book about his 18 years in the US Federal prison system is staggering. Terrible stories and jokes about life behind bars in the US system have crept out over the years, while Amnesty International, amongst others, has condemned the abuse. But what Santos does is personalize it – through stories …
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Peter Jackson (auto)biography
Just finished Peter Jackson’s (semi auto)-biography. It’s a remarkable journey he has made, from struggling apprentice printer to mogul. Three things struck me The first is his overwhelming passion for movies – passion that led him to just do it, rather than learn first by going to university. The results speak volumes, and he is …
Marvin Bower
These are the attributes that McKinsey’s Marvin Bower apparently had. – Integrity/trustworthines (A) – Fact based visioning, pragmatic approach (B) – Adherence to principles/values (C) – Humility & unassuming respect for others (D) – Strong communications/personal persuasiveness (E) – Personal involvement/demonstrated commitment (F) My first thought is that despite her 11 years in the firm …
Lance Wiggs 