The Future of Travel: Trends and Technologies Shaping the Decade Ahead: The Futurist Institute by Jason Schenker

The Future of Travel: Trends and Technologies Shaping the Decade Ahead: The Futurist Institute by Jason Schenker
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Future of Travel: Trends and Technologies Shaping the Decade Ahead: The Futurist Institute by Jason Schenker is another interesting book by Schenker as he examines travel prospects for the future. Travel has been greatly impacted by the pandemic, and the future remains somewhat uncertain as to how things will unfold. In this book, Schenker has gathered an array of essays by experts in their respective fields from travel and leisure to hospitality and futurists about the future of travel. All of the insights and opinions are presented in an easy to read manner, and even though the book was written prior to the Omicron variant, there's plenty of great information here and lots to think about. With some valuable graphics as well, the author lays out what the future might look like when it comes to travel by examining trends and predictions. Remote work and its impact on travel is also examined. Eminently readable, this one is highly recommended.

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Daughter of Hades: Book 1 by Mack Little

Daughter of Hades: Book 1 of the Love & Peace Series by Mack Little
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Daughter of Hades: Book 1 of the Love & Peace Series by Mack Little is simply put, a beautifully written story. From the opening pages and the brutal opening scenes, you get a sense of the author's depth of historical knowledge, as well as her ability to paint her characters with vivid colors and emotion. The story takes you to the Caribbean in 1649, and a brutal world it is. Dinny has been raped by her slave owner, and she and her brother escape, going on to a pirate ship named Hades. From there the story escalates further, as they are still pursued by the slave owner. Worlds collide as another story of a gruesome murder runs concurrently with Dinny and her twin brother's troubles. Soon these tales mesh together in a most unexpected way. This is such a well executed book, filled with romance, terror, trouble, and human suffering and resilience. Amazing story and highly recommend.

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The Smartest Person in the Room by Christian Espinosa

The Smartest Person in the Room by Christian Espinosa
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Smartest Person in the Room by Christian Espinosa is a great cybersecurity book that really breaks down what is needed to improve cybersecurity in all of its forms, but most importantly looks at the human element and day to day interaction in the business realm. The book introduces us to the Secure Methodolgy- with the following fundamentals: awareness, mindset, acknowledgment, communication, monotasking, empathy, and finally, Kaizen. This is truly a step by step guide that shows business leaders how to effectively create a successful business atmosphere that not only focuses on security but people as well. There are great stories and examples here that validate and prove the author's premise. Highly recommend for a positive and timely business book for leaders in business.

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GREAT LEADERS MAKE SURE MONDAY MORNING DOESN'T SUCK: A guide to building great workplace culture by Eric Harkins

GREAT LEADERS MAKE SURE MONDAY MORNING DOESN'T SUCK: A guide to building great workplace culture by Eric Harkins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

GREAT LEADERS MAKE SURE MONDAY MORNING DOESN'T SUCK: A guide to building great workplace culture by Eric Harkins opens with a poignant dedication to his late niece who the author describes as living life to the fullest every day. With that opening, the author makes the case that even as a leader you must strive to create a workplace environment that fosters that same feeling of living your life to the fullest. Many people feel horrible dread come every Sunday, just envisioning going to work on Monday morning. This book sets out to alleviate that dread through a series of compelling and entertaining stories. This book has it all, simple language, an engaging and forthright message, and a tone of positivity that resonates. It will help you as a business leader create a workplace culture that actually works on a human level. Highly recommend this leadership book.

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