Monthly Archives: February 2011

Final TextBlock for “Crusaders of the Saltier” Approved Today

Today, I reviewed and approved the final TextBlock (text layout) for Crusaders of the Saltier – Book 2 of the Order of the Saltier Trilogy.  The Print Manager who worked on this did an outstanding job and I am very … Continue reading

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Second Textblock for “Crusaders of the Saltier” Reviewed

Today, I reviewed the second TextBlock draft for “Crusaders of the Saltier – Book 2 of the Order of the Saltier Trilogy.”  I only made a few additional and minor changes.  I should have the third and final draft within the week, … Continue reading

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Keeping American Jobs in the Hands of American Citizens

Here is a position paper I wrote as part of a group of concerned citizens in 2003 who want changes made to the United States’ Immigration policies.  I know there is much controversy related to this subject at the moment, … Continue reading

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First TextBlock for “Crusaders of the Saltier” Reviewed

This week, I received and reviewed the first TextBlock (what used to be “typesetting” before the electronic age) for “Crusaders of the Saltier – Book 2 of the Order of the Saltier Trilogy” and it looked awesome! I only had … Continue reading

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The Relationship Between Organization and Process

The following is an excerpt of an article I wrote, titled “Leadership Observations of a Management Consultant.”  I will be releasing more excerpts over time. The Relationship Between Organization and Process “Organizations describe how work gets managed, not how work … Continue reading

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Who is the best qualified for the job?

The following is an excerpt of an article I wrote, titled “Leadership Observations of a Management Consultant.”  I will be releasing more excerpts over time. The Dangers of Promoting From Within There has been much debate over the years about … Continue reading

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Are You Born a Leader or is it Something That is Learned?

The following is an excerpt of an article I wrote, titled “Leadership Observations of a Management Consultant.”  I will be releasing more excerpts over time. ARE YOU BORN A LEADER OR IS IT SOMETHING THAT IS LEARNED? How are Effective … Continue reading

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Why Do Leaders Become Leaders?

The following is an excerpt of an article I wrote, titled “Leadership Observations of a Management Consultant.”  I will be releasing more excerpts over time. WHY DO LEADERS BECOME LEADERS? What Motivates Someone to Become a Leader? There are as … Continue reading

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Leadership Titles Vs. Behaviors and Actions

The following is an excerpt of an article I wrote, titled “Leadership Observations of a Management Consultant.”  I will be releasing more excerpts over time. “WHY CAN’T I JUST RULE BY FEAR?” A Preoccupation With Titles: It is amazing how … Continue reading

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A Review of Wesley Hardin’s The Gift (The Unwanted)

“A Compelling Book About The Search For Answers and The Consequences of Learning the Truth” A Review of Wesley Hardin’s The Gift (The Unwanted) By William Speir, Author of Knights of the Saltier – Book 1 of the Order of … Continue reading

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