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FREE ebook: Staying Inspired During this Crisis
Staying inspired during any crisis is tough. Although many Americans and business owners work from home on a regular basis, there is nothing regular about Social Distancing. Although Social Distancing is required, it is not normal or routine.
To help in a small way, I am offering Inspired, Not Retired: Leadership Lessons from Father to Son Kindle Edition for free from Friday, April 3, 2020 to Saturday, April 4, 2020. This allows anyone who would like Inspired as an e-book, whether you have the paperback or not, to download it for FREE. No strings attached. No contest to enter. No information to provide. One FREE download to the device of your choice. Although I have created and read e-books before, the technology provides a different experience from a paperback. I wanted all the Bells-and-Whistles that were available for my e-book, and added them in. Some of the highlights I found interesting:
Text-to-Speech: Enabled . One of my friends told me, "Burl, I don't read books. I have them read to me." I thought, 'How neat!' Then I met someone who had impaired sight, and it really hit home how necessary this feature may be for some people. You can change the voice to male or female, your druthers.
- X-Ray:Enabled .I refer to this as 'A dictionary for understanding Burl Randolph.' I know that based on my military experience and how I related the stories, there would be some words and phrases unfamiliar to my civilian readers. This feature provides descriptions to words, phrases, and even people that may be uncommon to the reader.
- Word Wise: Enabled. This is a dictionary that helps readers with challenging words.
- Lending: Enabled. This allows you to lend the book from one device to another.
- Screen Reader: Supported .This allows the text to be read by most popular screen readers.
- Enhanced Typesetting: Enabled .This allows the reader to change the font size, reader speed, and background.
These are just a few of the features available on an e-book. You can also download the e-book for FREE as a gift for someone else if e-books are not your thing. This e-book can be read on various tablets, Android phones, iphones, and ipads.
While we are all grappling with ways to stay engaged and inspired, something free and useful may be just what is needed.
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God Bless, Stay Safe, and as always...
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Dr. Burl Randolph, Jr., DM, is the President and Chief Consultant of MyWingman, LLC, a Business Leadership and Management Consulting company in the Quad Cities, and author of the Best Selling Inspired, Not Retired: Leadership Lessons from Father to Son. At MyWingman, LLC, We Help Leaders Design Legacies That Last (c) through Leader Coaching, Organizational Planning, Corporate Training, Legacy Expression, and Government Contracting. Let MyWingman, LLC be Your Wingman.
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Author Interviews
Loving Living Local Aug 13, 2024 Interview for the Black Authors' Forum
L: Mariah Bush, Interviewer, WHBF 4; C: Dr. Burl Randolph, Jr., and R: Nicole Payne-Collins, Black Authors' Forum authors answer question about the 3rd Annual Quad Cities Black Authors' Forum. The forum will occur on Friday, August 16, 2024, from 6-7:30 pm at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Center in Rock Island, IL.
QC Black Authors Forum 2024 on Quad Cities This Week, Aug 4, 2024 Edition
Jon Diaz, Host of Quad Cities This Week, interviewed Dr. Burl Randolph, Jr., about the 2024 3rd Annual Black Authors Forum. The interview begins at the 16-minute mark. #blackauthors #blackauthorsforum
QC Black Authors Forum 2023 on Paula Sands Live!
Mr. Nate Lawrence and Dr. Burl Randolph, Jr. are featured on Paula Sands Live! to talk about the 2023 Bill Bell Polyrhythmic Jazz and Heritage Festival. Unfortunately, this was the last interview for Nate, as he passed away on Aug 15, 2023.
QC Black Authors Forum 2022 Interview on WDAF 4 at 4
Polyrhythmic Jazz & Heritage Festival Sponsors the first Quad Cities Black Authors Forum. Interviewed by Ms. Stephanie Johnson during the WHBF 4 and 4 newscast from L-R, Ms. Amari Harris, Ms. Shellie Moore-Guy, and Dr. Burl Randolph, Jr. on August 18, 2022.
Loving Living Local
Loving Living Local host Brandy Auterson interviews Dr. Burl Randolph, Jr. on August 5, 2022. This is the YouTube version.
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2022 Book Signing Events
The Brewed Book
Black Authors Book Fair
Black Authors Book Fair
Creativity: Creating Your Own Opportunities was the topic of this lively discussion from Chapter 21 of Inspired, Not Retired. The AHA Moment occurred when the question was asked, "What's My Cracklin Cornbread?"
Black Authors Book Fair
Black Authors Book Fair
Black Authors Book Fair
The Black Authors Forum and Book Fair occurred over a two-day period in August and brought together African American Authors from throughout Iowa and Illinois, not just the Quad Cities Area.
Rock Island Arsenal
Black Authors Book Fair
Rock Island Arsenal
Independence and Trust: A Team Sport from Chapter 16, Inspired, Not Retired, was the topic of discussion for the military personnel and GS Civilians at my first Meet the Author Book Signing at Rock Island Arsenal, Rock Island, IL. (Photography by Dominic Randolph)
The Book Rack
Bettendorf Public Library
Rock Island Arsenal
Patience: A Leader's Longevity, Chapter Four from Inspired, Not Retired focused on the time it takes for leader development because "Leaders are developed over time and with great care" (c) 2019. So, who is taking time and care with you? (Photography by Dominic Randolph)
Bettendorf Public Library
Bettendorf Public Library
Bettendorf Public Library
How Are You Pursuing Your Passion? Lessons from a Lifetime of Military Service was our subject from Chapter 12 of Inspired, Not Retired. We discovered that we can pursue our passion(s) in various ways throughout our lives. (Photography by Dominic Randolph)
Moline Public Library
Bettendorf Public Library
Bettendorf Public Library
Respect and Responsibility: The Keys to Self-Esteem covered Chapters 10 and 12 from Inspired, Not Retired. We concurred that self-respect and responsibility are the first steps in the respect and responsibility continuum. (Photography by Dominic Randolph)
Eastern Ave Davenport Public Library
Eastern Ave Davenport Public Library
Eastern Ave Davenport Public Library
HARD WORK: It Won't Kill You - The Mind of An Author, LIVE! In Chapter Eight of Inspired, Not Retired, Dr. Burl Randolph, Jr. shared the pearls of wisdom from his father on hard work and why it has not and will not kill you.