Paths of Glory

Films That Best Examine Dimensions of Leadership

October 12, 2021

These are among the films from which I learned the most valuable lessons about leadership, for better or worse: Apollo 13  Fort Apache Lawrence of Arabia McFarland, USA A Man for All Seasons Paths of Glory Spartacus Their Darkest Hour…

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The Marine Corps Way to Win on Wall Street: A book review by Bob Morris

September 8, 2016

The Marine Corps Way to Win on Wall Street: 11 Key Principles from Battlefield to Boardroom Ken Marlin St. Martin’s Press (August 2016) How and why the “Marine Corps Way” can help accelerate personal growth and professional development Peter Drucker…

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Stanley Kubrick on coping with mortality

January 17, 2016

According to his WikiBio, “Stanley Kubrick (July 26, 1928 – March 7, 1999) was an American film director, screenwriter, producer, cinematographer, editor, and photographer. Part of the New Hollywood film-making wave, Kubrick’s films are considered by film historian Michel Ciment…

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John Ferling: Part 2 of an interview by Bob Morris

July 4, 2015

Throughout his long career, historian John Ferling has specialized in the American Revolution. He taught numerous courses on the Revolution, America’s Founders, and U. S. military history. He is the author of thirteen books, the latest of which is Whirlwind:…

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John Ferling: Part 1 of an interview by Bob Morris

June 28, 2015

Throughout his long career, historian John Ferling has specialized in the American Revolution. He taught numerous courses on the Revolution, America’s Founders, and U. S. military history. He is the author of thirteen books, the latest of which is Whirlwind:…

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Ten of the best, yet least appreciated films

June 18, 2015

In my opinion, these are ten of the best, yet least appreciated films, listed in order of appearance. Yellow Sky (1948): My favorite among the westerns directed by William (“Wild Bill”) Wellman, co-starting Gregory Peck, Anne Baxter, and Richard Widmark.…

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Business Strategy: A book review by Bob Morris

June 23, 2014

Business Strategy: Plan, Execute, Win Patrick J. Stroh John Wiley & Sons (2014) How to formulate and then execute strategies that will help you achieve your objectives at work and everywhere else Just as in residential real estate, for every…

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