Inspiring Legacies That Last (c)
Veterans Day: Honoring Our Living Heroes
This Veterans Day, let’s take a moment to honor the brave people who’ve served our country. We’re giving away a FREE ebook copy of “The Iraq I Knew.” This book offers a powerful glimpse into the real experiences of those who lived through the war. Download your free copy to reflect on the sacrifices made…
Read MoreOh, SNAP! Meet the Challenge
Many people are currently struggling without support from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP. The goal is to ensure that our government workers and others impacted by the Government Shutdown do not go hungry. It will take all of us to meet this challenge. Iowa’s Initiative On Thursday, October 30, 2025, “Governor…
Read MoreSteve Madden and Fearless Decision-making
For Inducted Members of The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS), nomination, selection, acceptance, and pre-induction requirements are part of the process. Nominees must complete pre-induction requirements within three weeks. The final phase is to view interviews by at least three prominent business leaders and write executive summaries. I chose shoe mogul Steve Madden as…
Read MoreWorking for Free is Not Free
Free Labor is Still Labor Look closely at the image, as you are one of the only two people in an office. Now, place a uniform on the two people in the picture — what do you have? U.S. Service Members all over the world are protecting America’s freedom without receiving the pay necessary to…
Read MoreAuthors Need Vivid Imaginations
“Being a successful author requires a vivid imagination.“ Authors are like entertainers —and many other people who may not know it: they are very creative with vivid imaginations. The award-winning The Iraq I Knew… was the only planned book opportunity below, and it was not a sure thing. Entering a book contest with thousands of…
Read MoreLeadership and Paul Harvey: Getting “The Rest of the Story”
Leadership and Paul Harvey: Getting “The Rest of the Story“ In our second installment on decision-making, we’ll discuss why having a complete picture is so important in making informed decisions. Decision-making requires having the full picture – pre-text, context, and post-text; however, sometimes we are asked to make decisions with piecemeal information. That’s where a midwestern…
Read MoreHow to Wrestle with a Pig, and Win! Problem-Solving Made Easier.
How to Wrestle with a Pig, and Win! A Guide to Complex Problem-solving I am often asked, “Burl, why would you wrestle with a pig? All you get is dirty and the pig enjoys it.” (George Bernard Shaw.) My answer is always the same: “How do you think I made Colonel?“ Wrestling with a pig…
Read MoreBook Contests: An Author’s Competitive Advantage
Award Finalist, Nonfiction – Adventure for The Iraq I Knew… From Saddam Hussein to Weapons of Mass Destruction to Al Qaeda in Iraq, 2025 International Book Awards “Some things require further explanation.” Readers’ Favorite sponsors an Annual Book Contest with thousands of entrants in 150 categories and over 850 winners. Each category has five award…
Read MoreJudgment: The Foundation of Decision-making
Decision-making is rarely an easy task. It requires a great deal of time, talent, energy, and information. During the next few weeks, we will explore the characteristics of decision-making through the wisdom of prominent individuals – some familiar to you, while others may have lived before your time. Regardless, the sage advice they provide is…
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