Sometimes the context for subjects I care about can be best expressed in blog posts or articles rather than in a book.  For example, I believe the key to learning is not so much about what information you take in, as much as it is about how much of the information is actually retained and applied. A key strategy to independent learning is called the acrostic – a mnemonic device that helps learners effectively learn discreet pieces of information. In an acrostic, the first letter of each word spells out a word or message and provides a powerful framework for both understanding and recall. As a result, some of the articles I publish focus on this theme.

Leadership and Management Context:

ROADMAP (Remove Obstacles Ambiguity Distractions and Mobilize Around Purpose)

ROADMAP reminds business professionals that leadership success involves asking the right questions rather than always needing to have the right answers. As an illustration, one key right question of the team should be what impedes success or what distracts the team from a peak performance focus.