Highest Medals Rightly Honor Selfless Heroes
In recent weeks there has been a great celebration in France, the United States and throughout the world. The event that triggered this admiration and awe was the heroism that took place on a train in Northern France. Three young Americans with the help of a British and a French citizen acted quickly, decisively and bravely to save the lives of many on that crowded high-speed train. One of the...
Read MoreTeaching Leadership and More
Yesterday (13 August), I conducted a workshop on strategic leadership for Dr. Samir Khalif and his top leadership team at the GRU Cancer Center. It was a pleasure to interact with such a talented group. In next two months, I will conduct three more workshops for the professionals who work at the GRU Cancer Center. The topics of these additional sessions will be strategic planning, heroism, and...
Read MoreKirkus Review of My New Book on Jimmie Dyess
By Perry Smith With the recent publication of the book on Jimmie Dyess (my wife’s father), this is an especially exciting time for me and our whole family. Perhaps the most important news is the publication of the review of Courage, Compassion, Marine: The Unique Story of Jimmie Dyess by Kirkus. Kirkus has a strong reputation as being very objective—hence the Kirkus review, which is...
Read MoreNew Phenomena Have Large Impact In Expanding Word Of Book Publishing
Last month (June 14th) I chronicled an important trend in book publishing: “Publish on Demand.” Although Publish on Demand may not define the future of all book publishing, it may chart the future of book publishing for first-time authors and for those who cannot find a regular publisher. Now let’s take a look at some other recent phenomena that have had a huge impact on authors, the reading...
Read MoreThe Changing World of Book Publishing Offers Varied Options for Authors
Over the course of the past two years, I have been deeply involved in the writing and publication of two books, one on leadership and the other on heroism. There are some valuable lessons that can be drawn from these experiences and not just for those who would like to publish a book. Everyone in the business world can gain insights from business models which radically change in a short period...
Read MorePhotos from 5th Annual Dyess Symposium
Here are photos of the honorees Medal of Honor recipient Barney Barnum, Susan Eisenhower, and Augustans Brian and Neita Mulherin. [Show as...
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