4 days agoREVIEW: Jesse Lynn Madera — Unchained (SINGLE)Jesse Lynn Madera is back with her latest offering, “Unchained,” a downbeat, somber country track that sees the singer-songwriter covering Johnny Cash’s 1996 song of the same name. The track is guitar-forward, with a simple, yet effective arrangement that supports Madera’s emotional vocals. …Music Review3 min readMusic Review3 min read
Mar 16REVIEW: Henry Mintzberg Understanding Organizations…Finally! (BOOK)Henry Mintzberg’s new book is defined as much by what it advocates for you to do, as much as by what it advocates for you NOT to do. The sign of a solid writer and expert in specified subject matter is someone who can highlights the pros and cons, even…Book Review3 min readBook Review3 min read
Mar 15REVIEW: Dr. Deji Ayoade — Underground (BOOK)“(Underground) is my unusual journey from childhood poverty to where I am today. How the impossible became a reality. Some people try to forget their past, especially the bitter parts. I prefer to cling to every moment. They are powerful reminders of who we once were, who we are, and…Book Review3 min readBook Review3 min read
Mar 15REVIEW: Dr. Jane Greer — Am I Lying to Myself? (BOOK)As Dr. Jane Greer brilliantly demonstrates in her new book, taking responsibility for one’s self is almost something of a personal art. It requires a thorough introspection of one’s self, in the process potentially facing challenging themes and memories that have led one to a state of cursed ‘Denial’. In…Book Review3 min readBook Review3 min read
Mar 15REVIEW: Gregg Ward — Restoring Respect (BOOK)Gregg Ward’s new book is a welcome relief to typical leadership advice nonfiction books. Maybe it’s cognitive bias, but when I think of standard leadership advice titles, books like The Art of the Deal or Think Big and Kick-Ass: In Business and In Life arise. But what Ward advocates and…Book Review3 min readBook Review3 min read
Mar 14REVIEW: Jenn Howard — Valiant Woman (LP)With a bouncy swing in its step, the highly-engaging grooves of Valiant Woman’s title track fill the air around us with a delicate rhythm that is certain to have plenty of folks moving their hips well before we hit the first chorus in the song. In this superb cut from…Music Review3 min readMusic Review3 min read
Mar 8REVIEW: Alisa Wayne (Ranzel X Kendrick) — Love One Another (SINGLE/VIDEO)We might be no more than two months into this new year, but I can say as a music critic that 2023 has provided quite the backdrop for fostering thoughtful folk songs. A lot of new-era artists are taking the framework of their forerunners and presenting some of the smartest…Music Review3 min readMusic Review3 min read
Feb 26REVIEW: Dr. Daniel G. Amen — Change Your Brain Every Day (BOOK)“Your brain is involved in everything you do, including how you think, feel, act, and interact with others. Your brain is the organ of intelligence, character, and every decision you make. Your brain creates your mind. It is the hardware of your soul. Your brain creates anxiety, worry, or a…Book Review3 min readBook Review3 min read
Feb 21REVIEW: Johnnie Mikel — Purgatory (LP)Smooth and melodic throughout his new album but wonderfully rough-edged in the emotional statements that require such a tone, Johnnie Mikel’s vocal is reason enough to pick up Purgatory this February everywhere smart indie music is being sold and streamed. Comprised of songs like the introspective “I Hope It Hurts,”…Music Review3 min readMusic Review3 min read
Feb 21REVIEW: Different Moon — Second Chance (SINGLE)The best music tends to break away from genres entirely, and if you ever needed proof, listening to a track like Different Moon’s “Second Chance” might do the trick. Different Moon is an adult contemporary act consistently flirting with pop elements in their music, and while the last couple of…Music Review3 min readMusic Review3 min read
