As has become a holiday tradition, I’ve compiled my top 10 books of 2021. They cover a wide spectrum — novels, graphic novels, pandemic nonfiction, rock star memoir — and they all shimmer with one (or more) of my four G’s: Grit, Grace, Growth, and Gratitude. As my gift to you, here are 10 books that, if you need a good read, won’t let you down. As always, I welcome dialogue — what would be on your top 10 list?
Read MoreAs America started its painful process of breaking up with its tyrannical commander-in-Cheeto, I experienced my own little breakup. A global pandemic ravished the world, and I left corporate America. I was tired of not being able to say what I wanted, when I wanted, how I wanted. I loved my work, and I loved my clients, but after 40 years in corporate environments, it was time to spread my wings — and to raise my voice.
Read MoreA lot of money-oriented people don’t see the point in writing. A lot of corporate communications are filled with typos, dry language, and other missed opportunities to generate meaning. I went away from the literary arts for a long time, focusing on my career. But I came back when I desperately needed answers. I’m never leaving again.
Read MoreFor every 1 billionaire, there are more than 100,000 people in poverty around the world. Particularly in light of the K-shaped recovery (thanks Peter Atwater), I think we’re forced to ask ourselves: Does happiness for some rely on the suffering of others?
Read MoreWith grit, grace and growth much of the time, and gratitude always, I thank you for your friendship and your support, and wish you good health, peace and joy in the coming year. I present to you my 2020, this chaotic year, Randy’s favorite books in a time of Coronavirus.
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