Sports, Culture, and Leadership Writing
In case you haven't seen the news, the world of soccer is awash in rumors of a coaching carousel at some of the world's largest clubs. Manchester United, for example, is allegedly considering replacing its high-profile coach after less than two seasons. They could be replacing him with Jose Mourinho, who was fired by Chelsea… Continue reading Quick Thought – Do High Ticket Prices Cost Us Twice?
Recently I have been listening to the audio book version of Revolutionary Summer, the 2013 book by one of my favorite authors, Joseph Ellis. The book chronicles the summer of 1776 during the American Revolution and interweaves the political and military strategies at play, while showing how intertwined they are as well as how the main… Continue reading John Adams: The American Redemption Story
If you have taken in any piece of media over the past week, undoubtedly you have heard a Star Wars reference. With the new movie The Force Awakens coming out, this probably should not be a surprise. However the extreme saturation is incredible; consider that I heard or saw a Star Wars reference on all of… Continue reading Over-Hyping Star Wars Goes Beyond Marketing – Star Wars IS America
Monday Night Football. My preferred football team the Washington Redskins were playing their rivals the Dallas Cowboys, which statistically speaking means they were likely to lose. The Redskins had a chance to take control of the division which, considering their recent history, meant the odds were against them. Factor in the game started at 8:30… Continue reading Why Do I Watch? Because of the Moment
As I was leaving today, a coworker meaning well called me over to her window. She pointed out her window to a rainbow that was piercing the clouds in such a way that it looked cut in half. It was a beautiful and rare scene, and I was glad she called me over. But after… Continue reading Quick Thought: One Man’s Rainbow is Another’s Cloud Death
Robert Hay Jr. 