Pollsters say reading is in decline. As an author and former publishing executive, the statistics make me wince. But I’m optimistic for another reason. Why?[...]
Even if you don’t consider yourself a “reader,” you read all the time. Signs, instructions, articles, bills, blogs, newspaper headlines and grocery lists[...]
One New Year’s resolution I frequently hear from people is that they want to read more books. Makes sense if you consider reading a key component of personal[...]
I have always been an avid reader, but over the last few years, I've become much more intentional and ambitious in my reading. In 2015, I set my first[...]
Most Americans think of George Washington as a great leader and the father of our country, but I bet few of us think of overdue library books. When Washington[...]
I’m a serious reader and have been most of my life. Most leaders I know are. We realize there’s a major ROI on time dedicated to reading. As I’ve blogged[...]
It’s been fascinating to watch Dr. Ben Carson’s recent rise in the polls. Whatever your political bent, he deserves attention. What’s his secret? The[...]
This is going to sound crazy. After all, I run an online content business. But the best reading app for comprehension, emotional engagement, and more is …[...]
The Wall Street Journal recently ran a story on the trend in slow reading. The idea is that intentional time in a book can improve our minds and reduce our[...]
One of the most important things you can do to grow as a leader is to read voraciously. But how can you better retain what you read? Here's a simple tool that[...]
Despite what many pundits are saying today, reading is not dead. Nor are books. Certainly, big changes are underway, especially in the way books are delivered[...]
When I read a non-fiction book, I typically practice these ten disciplines. They help me get more out of the books I read and insure that I retain the[...]