"It takes 2 to make a thing go right! It takes 2 to make it out of sight!"1 Those lyrics are from a 1988 Top 40 platinum-selling song by Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock, who initially made the song with samples from another song written in 1972 by James Brown and performed by Lyn Collins called "Think (About It)." These lyrics succinctly sum up my convictions as an executive leader. Over the last 20 years, I have served in various executive leadership positions from the federal government to the ...

Because of our belief that every young scholar can reach their full potential with willpower, help, encouragement and guidance despite real challenges in their life, the men of TDI were inspired to create a teaching resource that gives empowering stories of their lives from childhood to college to young adult and into successful professional careers. Our new book, It Was All A Dream, is that resource. This book offers: Inspiration to young men who find themselves dealing with life's advers...

The editors of Texas Monthly explore what it means to be a Texan in this anthology packed with essays, reportage, recipes, and recommendations from their renowned list of contributors.Big hats, big trucks, big oil fortunes—Texas clichés all. And while those elements do flourish throughout Texas, they alone hardly define the place. The Lone Star State is and has always been a great melting pot, home to sprawling cities, trailblazing innovators, and treasure...

Still haunted by early memories of growing up in an abusive family, 17-year-old Moon can’t separate himself from his past. Twelve-year-old Harper comes from a world full of love and support. Despite their differences, they become the best of friends. Just prior to World War II, they spend the summer in the wilds of Washington State, with reclusive store-keeper and mountaineer, Olinger.But when winter comes, a blustery snowstorm hits, and Moon is missing.Risking his own life...