Ralph de la Vega, president and CEO of AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets, shares the lessons learned in business and in life along the journey from Cuba to Corporate America.
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Thursday, October 22, 2009
The Search for God and Guinness by Stephen Mansfield
I was immediately captured by the simple, but striking, cover. A pint of Guinness, back-lit by a heavenly glow.
It was no coincidence. This book indeed reveals the heavenly glow of the Guinness family.
In the prologue, I was drawn in by Mansfield's account of an encounter where he concisely shared the Guinness family story. He went beyond the history into describing how theGuinnesses went beyond brewing beer to serving their employees, and the community with a Christ-like heart. Further, many became ministers, missionaries, and government leaders that made a significant, Godly, positive difference.
Mansfield approached the book as a historian, using a variety of sources, garnished by anecdotes that season the history lesson with intimate insight and excitement. He provided an excellent foundation including: beer history, economic and political pressures, and interesting (potentially little known) facts.
I did not realize that the 'beer' Guinness and the 'world record' Guinness were the same family!
I would recommend this book, to history lovers and beer drinkers alike. While thorough and well developed, it reads like a good history book more than an exciting epic.
It was no coincidence. This book indeed reveals the heavenly glow of the Guinness family.
In the prologue, I was drawn in by Mansfield's account of an encounter where he concisely shared the Guinness family story. He went beyond the history into describing how theGuinnesses went beyond brewing beer to serving their employees, and the community with a Christ-like heart. Further, many became ministers, missionaries, and government leaders that made a significant, Godly, positive difference.
Mansfield approached the book as a historian, using a variety of sources, garnished by anecdotes that season the history lesson with intimate insight and excitement. He provided an excellent foundation including: beer history, economic and political pressures, and interesting (potentially little known) facts.
I did not realize that the 'beer' Guinness and the 'world record' Guinness were the same family!
I would recommend this book, to history lovers and beer drinkers alike. While thorough and well developed, it reads like a good history book more than an exciting epic.
Friday, October 9, 2009
Info about The Search for God and Guinness
The history of Guinness, one of the world’s most famous brands, reveals the noble heights and crushing descents of a great family and an innovative business.
It began in Ireland in the late 1700’s. The water in Ireland, indeed throughout Europe, was famously undrinkable, and the gin and whiskey that took its place was devastating civil society. It was a disease ridden, starvation plagued, alcoholic age, and Christians like Arthur Guinness—as well as monks and even evangelical churches—brewed beer to offer a healthier alternative to the poisonous waters and liquors of the times. This is where the Guinness tale began. Now, 246 years and 150 countries later, Guinness is a global brand, one of the most consumed beverages in the world. The tale that unfolds during those two and a half centuries has power to thrill audiences today: the generational drama, business adventure, industrial and social reforms, deep-felt faith, and the beer itself.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
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I just couldn't NOT review this - the linkage is surprising (I've just read the cover)...more soon
Review of Fearless by Max Lucado
“No Fear”.
You’ve seen this slogan everywhere. It focuses on overcoming fear, conquering it, or maybe even winning by becoming that which is feared.
There’s a better way. Make fear disappear – become Fearless.
Max Lucado’s book, Fearless, shows you how to become Fearless by leaning on promises from God and Jesus. He addresses real fears, not philosophical fears. He attacks fears associated with things like: Not Mattering, Protecting your Kids, Running out of resources / money, and Death
The book approaches the topic with humor, personal anecdotes, and stories of famous athletes (e.g., Byron Nelson and David Robinson). Most importantly, though, there’s a large helping of God’s Word, too. One of first ‘helpings’ is that “Fear Not” (or something similar) appears over 100 times in the Bible. Throughout Fearless, Lucado applies specific examples of these “Fear Not” scriptures to the specific fears – he really makes it stick.
I read the book in no time. While it was a fun and easy read, it was also thought provoking. I grew up in churches and Bible classes, but Lucado brought out Biblical perspectives I hadn’t seen or considered.
I have recommended this already (and I just finished a few days ago)!
You’ve seen this slogan everywhere. It focuses on overcoming fear, conquering it, or maybe even winning by becoming that which is feared.
There’s a better way. Make fear disappear – become Fearless.
Max Lucado’s book, Fearless, shows you how to become Fearless by leaning on promises from God and Jesus. He addresses real fears, not philosophical fears. He attacks fears associated with things like: Not Mattering, Protecting your Kids, Running out of resources / money, and Death
The book approaches the topic with humor, personal anecdotes, and stories of famous athletes (e.g., Byron Nelson and David Robinson). Most importantly, though, there’s a large helping of God’s Word, too. One of first ‘helpings’ is that “Fear Not” (or something similar) appears over 100 times in the Bible. Throughout Fearless, Lucado applies specific examples of these “Fear Not” scriptures to the specific fears – he really makes it stick.
I read the book in no time. While it was a fun and easy read, it was also thought provoking. I grew up in churches and Bible classes, but Lucado brought out Biblical perspectives I hadn’t seen or considered.
I have recommended this already (and I just finished a few days ago)!
Thursday, September 24, 2009
New Start...
I've decided to try to make a habit of reading an sharing my thoughts (briefly). I'll be starting with Max Lucado's Fearless.
My hope is that this will not only help me keep up with my own reading as well as be of potential benefits to others.
Here we go!
My hope is that this will not only help me keep up with my own reading as well as be of potential benefits to others.
Here we go!
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