Reading List

Speakers are leaders. They turn to many sources for their material and ideas. Here are some of my favorites. Check back for future updates...

Leadership Lessons from the Civil War. Tom Wheeler.
These stories of legendary military leaders is a primer on the value of using stories in your speeches.
 
Robert E. Lee on Leadership. H.W. Crocker III.
Valuable lessons for today's professionals.
 
The Words Lincoln Lived By. Gene Griessman.
Inspiring words from the man generally considered to be our finest President.
 
The Elements of Style. Fourth Edition. William Strunk, Jr. and E.B. White.
Great speakers = great writers. Indispensable if you want to sharpen your English skills.
 
May I Quote You, General Chamberlain? Edited by Randall Bedwell.
One of the May I Quote You series. Insights from one of my personal heroes.
 
The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother. James McBride.
Powerful storytelling- and it's all true.
 
Charles Kuralt's America. Charles Kuralt.
Mr. Kuralt was the consummate wordsmith, with a legendary command of the English language. The audio version of this book will have you spellbound.