Archives for July 2014

How To Know You Are a Leader

"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader." - John Quincy AdamsMore on John Quincy

"Then die!" exclaimed the assassin, aiming a blow at his head.Today's installment concludes Becket's Murder,our selection from The History of

And one thing I shall tell of, which few of those who go in ships to Egypt have observed, and it is this . . . .Translated by George C. Macaulay

On Christmas Day he ascended the pulpit. His sermon was distinguished by the earnestness and animation with which he spoke.Continuing Becket's

Henry was willing to preserve the liberties of the Church "saving the dignity of his crown"; and the Archbishop was equally willing to obey the King,

This is in from Institutions and Economics. Too often economics are just theory but history is actual experience. Like the Aristotle

Today's installment concludes Buccaneers Sack Panama,our selection from History of the Pirates by Johann W. Von Archenholz published in 1803. For

"The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires." - William Arthur Ward,

King Henry II exiles all Thomas Becket's family and friends. That's just the beginning.Continuing Becket's Murder,our selection from History of