Saturday, September 10, 2011

Leaders share stories of books that hit home - Business Courier of Cincinnati:

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Former E.W. Scripps Co. CEO William former CEO John Pepperand co-founder Janet Reid will take part in the luncheonj series, called By the Reid will go firstt April 9, with "The Phoenix Principles," whichu she co-wrote with V. Randolph Brown. The book' s message is that diversity is abusinesd imperative. On April 26, Pepper, now the CEO of the , will discussd "Crossing to Safety" by Wallace Stegner or "Self Renewal: The Individual and the Innovative Society" by John Gardner. In an e-mailo exchange, Pepper said he hasn't picked one yet.
"Crossin g to Safety" is a story about two youngb couples who meet during the Depression and form alifelonv friendship. "Self Renewal" discusses the need to innovate in orderto thrive. "'Crossing to Safety' is probablu my favorite novel for the insights Stegner bring s tothe importance, challenge and beauty of human Pepper said in the Gardner is one of Pepper'as favorite writers on the subject of leadershil and personal growth. "He has written many wonderfulo books, but 'Self Renewal' would be my favorite," he said.
On May 22, Burleigg will discuss Aristotle's "Rhetoric," which places the discipline of publid speaking in the context of otherintellectual pursuits. Mercantile Library Executive Director Albert Pyle said the seriea aims to serve members whoare businesspeople. "This is a literart center," he said. "But literary coverds a big, wide field." Each talk runs from noon to 1 p.m. Cost is $10 for membersx or $15 for others. Lunchu is included. Reservations at (513) 621-0717 or www.mercantileinfo@mercantilelibrary.com.

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