Over my long career I’ve been called a professor, maverick, tour guide, wild duck, technologist, guru, trusted advisor, and mentor. Also a few names not fit to print. My children have some of their own.
People reading my resume are usually less impressed than confused—they look up and ask: “Why and how did you do so many different things?” Answer: When I had the choice, I pursued opportunities to learn something new. Led to many unexpected opportunities. Also a few minor disasters—but those were always instructional. Zig-zagging in search of something new and different supported my natural curiosity.
Books in order of publication:
The Origins of Citizenship in Ancient Athens – 1997
A Company of Citizens: What the World’s First Democracy Teaches Leaders About Creating Great Organizations – 2003
Judgment Calls: Twelve Stories of Big Decisions and the Teams That Got Them Right – 2012
Harvard Business Review Leader’s Handbook: Make an Impact, Inspire Your Organization, and Get to the Next Level – 2019
The Civic Bargain: How Democracy Survives – 2023
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