Saturday, November 22, 2025

Trump's Strategy Equates To ‘Crimes Against Humanity’ Says Elizabeth Graham, Bestselling Author Of From Democracy To Democrazy, Available In Ebook At No Charge November 25, 2025


Kirkus Professional Book Reviewers said: "Graham's new book is an intriguing and informative ‘must read’ from a woman who is probably the best-informed American on the terrifying realities concerning Vladimir Putin's motivations and his control over Trump. It is a warning to all Americans."

Bestselling author Elizabeth Graham believes the closure of USAID, which may result in the potential deaths of millions of Africans is deliberate – Trunp’s bigotry against Blacks. Her book, 'From Democracy To Democrazy: A Warning To All Americans' presents startling information regarding Putin's attempt to destroy American democracy from within. The eBook version will be available at no charge November 25, 2025 at Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/stores/Elizabeth-Graham/author/B0CMY189NT?.

Graham had a Top-Secret Security Clearance while a senior in high school, and immediately upon graduation began working undercover with the CIA. She later joined the SAIC's Foreign Systems Research Center (FSRC) for 12 years. Eight of these years were spent studying Russia and Russian, and she managed the largest Russian-language military, technical and intelligence data base/library in the U.S. She began to travel to the Soviet Union and then became one of the very few Americans to move to the USSR. She lived under Communism in the Soviet Union, then Russia, and Central Asia long enough to become bi-cultural - she became Russian. Her first-hand knowledge and understanding of life in a communist or dictatorship country is shared with Americans in her book and in her Substack by the same name (egraham.substack.com). In a recent Substack post titled, 'Crimes Against Humanity,' she wrote in part:

The unbelievable horrors of Auschwitz are recurring in 2025 - not the same methodology, but with the same intent of extermination.

America in a post-American world and with Mr. Trump’s malfunctioning leadership is gathering storms while fueling hostilities. “Trump’s approach is solipsism masquerading as strategy.” (*Foreign Affairs, June/August 2025) NATO and allies are placating the United States, at the same time they increase their own military budgets. “After all, they might come to loathe and distrust Mr. Trump’s America, but not as much as they already distrust China and Russia.” (Ibid) Trump’s bombing of boats in the Caribbean is viewed as “murder” by many other nations. “since there has been no provocation or proof of drug trafficking. His threats of invading Canada and Greenland have turned former American allies into adversaries. And the long-standing malevolence with Iran has solidified since his “unauthorized bombing” of their nuclear sites.

Mr. Trump’s subservient relationship with Mr. Putin is perspicuous and unmistakable – clearly observable to global foes and friends. He sees the Russian investigation as finished and history, but it is ongoing and may eventually prove his treasonous deeds.

USAID’s dismantling in February 2025 likely followed a Russian directive. This U.S. agency provided crucial funds for education and fought starvation, diseases, and poverty overseas – primarily in Africa. It was the face of American goodwill to millions of people in 122 countries. Unbeknown to most, USAID was also a source of vital information for the CIA. Contractual reports included financial and programming data, along with local demographics and political details. Over two decades, I worked with USAID multimillion dollar nonprofit contracts.

Today, Mr. Trump’s bigotry is killing Blacks and Browns in considerable numbers. His “unprovoked and unsubstantiated war on drugs” in the Caribbean has murdered innocent fishermen and others. As of November 2, 2025, “The US military has killed 70 people in 17 strikes and destroyed 18 boats.” (CNN, Nov. 2, 2025, written by Michael Rios, et.al.)

NPR (July 1, 2025, Jonathan Lambert) “estimated that 14 million lives could be lost due to Trump aid cuts in Africa.” The significance of this number is that it is more than twice the number of Jews killed by Hitler. Both men have expressed inhumane prejudices against other races. Mr. Trump, Mr. Rubio, and Mr. Musk have all been quoted saying variations of ‘no one has died since USAID closed.” These individuals have contributed to significant human suffering and mortality across Africa, while disregarding the severe consequences of their homicidal actions.

Mr. Kristof is an American journalist, a political commentator, and a winner of two Pulitzer Prizes. He wrote about his recent trip to Africa to witness these American-caused deaths. To quote him, “An ‘impact counter’ developed by an economist estimates that about 300,000 people have died so far from the reductions in American assistance, two-thirds of them are children. The death rate is said to be rising at the rate of 103 per hour.” (Kristof, Ibid) He goes on to say that “no one knows the exact number of deaths because no one is counting since the programs closed - the flat denial of any deaths at all is preposterous and criminal.” (Ibid)

Led by Donald Trump and denied by many in his current regime, the closure of USAID and these potential deaths of millions of Africans is deliberate. Since January 2025, Mr. Trump has openly demonstrated sectarianism and discrimination against Blacks and Browns and is comparable to Hitler’s bigotry against Jews. This crime is defined as Second Degree murder. These African deaths are “an intentional, unlawful killing that is committed with an extreme indifference to human life” - A CRIME AGAINST HUMANITY.

“A 2025 study estimates that USAID funding saved 92 million lives globally between 2001 and 2021, with a significant portion in Africa.” (AI Overview)

This genocide in Africa was created by one man’s bigotry and had been preventable.

The full text of the piece is available at https://substack.com/@elizabethgraham.

Graham also announced the upcoming release of a new book, 'Survival: Democracy's Struggle To Survive'. 'Survival' is unlike other political or American government books available today. It is a comparative assessment, an inspiration, and an intriguing collection of Substack messages from some of the best-known and best-selling authors in the last decade covering the terrifying realities of today's political life, U.S. government, global challenges, and critical current affairs. It is an exhaustively explored and thoroughly investigated analysis of the deep, dark, clandestine linkage between Trump and Putin - a relationship which has plagued world politics and dismantled the United States government since 2015. Contributing authors include Craig Unger, Charlie Sykes, Steven Beschloss, David Adelman and Dr. Sanford Mayer. The book will be released later in 2025.

All of this information and much more is available in Graham's book, 'From Democracy To Democrazy: A Warning To All Americans', now available at Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/stores/Elizabeth-Graham/author/B0CMY189NT?. The bestselling eBook version will be available at no charge November 25, 2025,  at Amazon. More information is available at her website at https://democrazy2020.org/.

 About Elizabeth Graham:

Elizabeth Graham lives in a quiet rural city in northern Arizona. She had 4 children and has 3 grandchildren. Her oldest daughter died July 16, 2016 - three months before the U.S. 2016 election and while living/working in Japan. The Tokyo Police ruled her death a homicide by an unknown substance – possibly a poison - which is the signature lethal method used by Russians. There is more about her death in From Democracy to Democrazy.

Elizabeth was indoctrinated at a young age by her father who was a senior manager working undercover with the CIA. Her college days were in Los Angeles with the desire to become a high school teacher. However, she was destined to study Russia, Russian language, and live a life of Top-Secret clearances and undercover work. This led to senior nonprofit management positions and consulting jobs in strategic places like Moscow and St. Petersburg in Russia, all the former Soviet - Central Asian countries, and Ukraine, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and many other locations. In this process of living and working abroad, she became bi-cultural - American to Russian and back – only to find that her birth country was in the process of losing its democracy and becoming a dictatorship.

Contact:

Elizabeth Graham
https://democrazy2020.org
graham1elizabeth@aol.com

 

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Books For The Holidays - Jody Sharpe's Bestseller, The Dog Who Came For Christmas. Available In Ebook At No Charge November 25, 2025


Sharpe was a 1st Place Winner of the 2023 National Association of Press Women's Communications Contest Award for Fiction For Adult Readers - Novellas, and the 2024 National Association of Press Womens's Communications Contest For Fiction - Novellas

Jody Sharpe, award-winning author of the bestselling novella, 'The Dog Who Came For Christmas', has announced that the ebook version of the book will be available at no charge November 25, 2025 at Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jody-Sharpe/author/B00DPL3382?.

Many of us can remember a Christmas when we received a book as a gift. Books are an extraordinary gift choice for the holiday season, as they possess a timeless quality that allows them to be cherished for years to come. Unlike many other gifts that may quickly lose their novelty or simply wear out, a book can become a beloved possession, passed down through generations. Books also encourage sharing and connection, a sense of community and shared experience missing in other types of gifts. And if that book is a book about Christmas, with modern-day angels as the primary players in the story, then all the better.

In this book, meteorologist and psychic, Gayle Force Knight, proves to be a force to be reckoned with once more. While Gayle was sleeping, an angel sent her a vision of a future event. With her intuition, Gayle wonders, will she really meet the dog in her dream and save another one? With the help of her intuitive husband, Alex Knight, and friends, Gayle sets on a course to rescue many more. But with surprising twists and turns of intrigue, both Gayle and Alex find there are always angels at the helm as they ride on their coattails.

Most of Sharpe's book feature angels and a strong anti-bullying message. Many of her anti-bullying messages can be found at her website at https://jodysharpe.com/blog.

Other books by Jody Sharpe include:

To Catch an Angel - Jody is also the author of 'To Catch an Angel', written in memory of her late husband Steve. In 'To Catch an Angel', miracles happen in Mystic Bay, California, the town with the psychic and angel vibe. Angels are calling. Psychic Maggie Malone returns home to find she's swept up in the miracle of it all. She can't imagine why her mother left or who her father might be. But these questions pale in comparison to the wonder of the angels. Maggie meets writer, Noah Greenstreet. They realize they've met before, but where? Maggie and Noah embark on a journey to find our world is all awash with angels.

Town Of Angels - it's angel vs. Bully in the town of Mystic Bay, California, where a well-kept secret lies. Angels live as humans there. After angels appeared to three children, all was blissful in the town full of psychics, and ordinary folk. But as brute, Klaus Waxman, comes to town, angel Ken Leighton, a storeowner, must carefully guide his flock of humans not to give in to the bully's efforts.As Klaus opens a store mocking the resident angel sightings, angel Ken guides psychic Justine Greer, and her family to thwart his efforts. And with the help of the indomitable oldest psychic in town, Madam Norma, the bully meets his match through the soft voices and intuitive minds of his neighbors.

Town Of Angels Christmas - The bully never wins. A secret lies in Mystic Bay California. Angels live as humans there. Angel Ken, a storeowner, fears the secret will be revealed when vet, Jordana Hart, a woman with special healing abilities moves to town.

Years before Angel Ken materialized as an old man, changing the course of her life. Will Jordana recognize Angel Ken as the man from her past as they work together on a rescue mission to bring twenty-two horses to Mystic Bay before Christmas, will they see what lies before them, a Christmas story only the angels could write.

Special Needs Children, The Angels On My Shoulder is a memoir based on her twenty-five years teaching children with special needs. The book placed second in the National Federation Of Press Women's At-Large Communication contest. The book is as entertaining as it is illuminating. It's a love story about the special students and others who over the years graced her life with just that, their grace.

With hearts of angels and challenges to face, the children took Sharpe along their journeys and inspired her own life's journey of self-discovery. When sorrow came, their kindness helped her through. The synchronicity of events from high school to retirement changed her life for the better, turning her face toward heaven.

Midwest Book Review stated, "Sharpe's ability to see the good in circumstances and people identifies the 'special' in 'special needs' as she delineates her journey through the education system and those teaching and social encounters which changed her perspective and life."

"Teachers (especially those working with special needs kids) will find this spiritual and social reflection easily accessible. It's presented in vignettes which offer small, digestible bites of insight into a world where angels and kindness are present in more than one form."

Special Needs Children followed her recently released children's book about angels, When The Angel Sent Butterflies. The new book helps children understand that love from their parents and others surrounds them. Love conquers fear, and believing that angels are near can help sweep any childhood fear away. This concept is presented in the book when Angel Ken sends Jones and Kate butterflies. The book, appropriate for ages 2 to 7, is now available at Amazon and Ingram.

One of her latest books, Summer Of Angels, is a mystery novel. Meteorologist and psychic, Gayle Force proves a force to be reckoned with as she moves back to her beloved Mystic Bay, California. While sleeping, an angel sent her a vision in a dream of a future event. Gayle realizes she must use her intuition to save an old man from drowning. But who is this old man?

With the help of intuitive attorney, Alex Knight, she finds they are caught in the middle of a future crime. But can Gayle and Alex solve the case and save the old man before it’s too late? With surprising twists and turns of intrigue and love, Gayle and Alex find there are angels at the helm as they help prove the bully never wins.

In addition, on the "Tuesdays With The Angels" section of her site, Sharpe presents stories of real-life encounters with angels. The stories are available at Sharpe's website at http://www.jodysharpe.com.

Sharpe hopes to create a collection of angel stories that involve sightings of angels, interaction with angels, miraculous angel encounters, and other types of accounts or stories. Everyone is welcome to submit angel stories. All submissions will be considered, but inclusion is not guaranteed. Stories may be submitted at http://bit.ly/2FV8amd.

Sharpe's YouTube channel brings all of this together, offering segments on all of these topics. One topic of special interest is bullying, specifically as it relates to special needs children.

In addition to the National Federation of Press Women’s award, Jody was chosen as a winner in the annual "50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading" Book Awards. She was chosen from a field of hundreds of authors through a public voting process.

Jody also announced recently that two new screen treatments of her books are now available: The Angel's Daughter and Town Of Angels Christmas.

Jody Sharpe is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below or by email at sharpejody76@gmail.com. Angel stories can be submitted at http://bit.ly/2FV8amd. All of her books are available at online book retailers. New quotes will be added every Tuesday to the "Tuesdays With The Angels" section of her blog, which can be found at her website at http://www.JodySharpe.com.

Profile:

Jody Sharpe had a rewarding career as a Special Education teacher. Writing about angels became healing after losing her daughter and then her husband. The valuable lessons she learned about moving forward and loving life in the now have set her on a mission to tell the stories with love, humor and spiritual awakening. The fictitious town of Mystic Bay has given her an avenue to put characters and themes together hopefully enlightening the reader towards contemplation of the precious life and memories we are given.

Contact:

Jody Sharpe
sharpejody76@gmail.com
http://www.jodysharpe.com 

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Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Author Eric Madeen Announces His Bestselling Travel Ebook, Asian Trail Mix: True Tales from Borneo to Japan By Eric Madeen, Will Be Available At No Charge November 22 and 23, 2025


Asian Trail Mix features 12 essays that have been called wonderfully descriptive, filled with vivid images and interesting characters.

Travel essays offer readers an utterly unique reading experience. The joy of reading about travel can often rival the experience of actual journeys, but without the hassle, stress and complications of travel logistics, such as flights, accommodation, and navigating foreign environments. Travel essays often present a curated experience that highlights the most enriching aspects of travel, with no downside. For many people, the immersive experience of reading about travel can rival, if not surpass, the reality of undertaking the journey itself.

Eric Madeen's bestselling book, ‘Asian Trail Mix: True Tales from Borneo to Japan,’ scales down the sprawl of Asia by focusing on the unique and revelatory in gemmy prose. His travels took him to Japan, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Laos and Thailand.

Readers will see up close and personal the razzmatazz of novice monks at play in northern Laos, the bonding with hustling pedicab drivers in Ho Chi Minh City, the rainforests blazed on gutsy treks across Borneo and Thailand's Elephant Island and novel things Japanese. Served up nice and spicy, Asian Trail Mix is slathered across 12 rocking-it essays plus a tall tale at its glorious ending, making for a baker's dozen of sumptuousness.

In a review for 'Asian Trail Mix', one reader said, "The writing is lush and emotive. It contains images and turns of phrase that will stay with you." Another said, "'Mr. Madeen has a knack for taking one into the depths of a country and introducing the reader to fascinating customs and interesting characters. Five stars!"

Another stated, "The author focuses on subjects of local interest at each of the intervening destinations, or vignettes. An American based in Japan, he has a writer’s eye for details and is quite adept at capturing the local sights, sounds, weather, atmosphere, and such of each place as well as conveying his personal impressions as an experienced traveler with a literary background and sensibility, to the reader."

The ebook version of ‘Asian Trail Mix’ will be available November 22 and 23 at Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/stores/Eric-Madeen/author/B08VGRNJVW?

Eric Madeen writes cross-genre, and is the author of several books:

'Water Drumming In The Soul' - a fiery tale set in steamy equatorial Africa, Peace Corps volunteer David Fields, is on mission: to build a medical dispensary in a village where spells are cast on enemies and fear of a geek-shaman reigns. David seldom has his bearings – cultural or geographical – and must fight a cocktail of tropical maladies as well as social taboos as he throws himself into work. Until... he meets Assam. Captivated by her water drumming, her playing the stream as a drum, David is drawn to her early on and becomes the hunter captured by the game. And what a rollicking game of love it is - with a tension or excitement between them that never dissipates, … until the haunting end.

‘Tokyo-ing!’ - This is an apt word for this trio of tales chiming with anyone even slightly interested in Asia’s most dynamic metropolis and its glazing of layers – be they cultural or taking-wing exuberant. Madeen does deep dives in three fascinating directions and voices, including the persona in first-person female. Then doesn’t let readers come up for air because they don’t want to -- until the delicious end.

‘Tennis Clubbed, Snubbed and Rubbity-Dub Dubbed’ - In historically rich Yokohama, where Captain Perry and his Black Ships cracked open Japan, the wicked shiver of the tennis snub in the postmodern present pits David Adams against K: a puffed-up xenophobic tyrant who rules over the courts of a club that has as its anthem, ironically, the promotion of international friendship.

Eric Madeen is available for media interviews and can be reached at ericsan@gol.com. All of his books are available at Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/stores/Eric-Madeen/author/B08VGRNJVW?. More information is available at his website at https://ericmadeen.com.

About Eric Madeen:

Eric Madeen is an associate professor of modern literature at Tokyo City University and an adjunct professor at Keio University. He's an award-winning author of six books, and his writing has been published widely -- in Time, Asia Week, The East, Daily Yomiuri, Tokyo Journal, Kyoto Journal, Metropolis, Mississippi Review, ANA's inflight magazine Wingspan, Peace Corps Worldwide, Japanophile, Yomimono, The Pretentious Idea, Tombstone Epitaph, several anthologies, academic journals, therein his seminal essay "Under Western and Eastern Eyes" jointly published by the Ministry of Education of the Western Federation, Russia, and the Joseph Conrad Foundation, USA, and so on.

Madeen has been featured in several radio interviews (12 in the USA and 2 in Japan) and various print media. He once made his living copywriting for then-world's largest ad agency Dentsu for clients as diverse as Mazda, Subaru, Canon, Konica, Nikko Hotels International and Sony.

He was a Peace Corps volunteer in Francophone Gabon, Africa, where he built a primary school complex in an equatorial village surrounded by rainforest, a mind-blowing experience which inspired his first book.

Contact:

Eric Madeen
https://ericmadeen.com
ericsan@gol.com 

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Sunday, November 16, 2025

Book Marketing Announcements: The Authors Show® Lineup For The Week Of November 17, 2025


The Authors Show® serves as a resource for authors and allows members to engage in promotion and publicity for marketing purposes. The site offers professionally produced radio interviews that are broadcast worldwide.

Don McCauley has announced The Authors Show® broadcast schedule for the week of November 17, 2025. The new show schedule is available at The Authors Show® site.

For those who hope to sell books on the Internet, the challenge can be daunting. It can be confusing difficult, time consuming and expensive. The Authors Show® helps authors overcome these challenges by providing opportunities for greater visibility.

The Authors Show® shows offer professionally produced radio interviews that are broadcast worldwide.

The Authors Show® lineup for the week of November 17, 2025

Nov 17  
Channel 1     Don Baldwin (Ireland) 
Channel 2     Lisa Marie Shankles (USA) 
Channel 3     John Crippen (USA) 
Channel 4     Lisa Skinner (USA) 
Channel 5     Lisa Norman M.D. (USA) 
Channel 6     Jody Sharpe (USA) 
Channel 7     Wytisha Williams (USA) 

Nov 18  
Channel 1     Victoria Gail Oltarsh (USA) 
Channel 2     Laura Moss White (USA) 
Channel 3     Ila France Porcher (Canada) 
Channel 4     Jenny Garufi (USA) 
Channel 5     Nancine Meyer (USA) 
Channel 6     Jessica Mann (USA) 
Channel 7     Marc Swift (Portugal) 

Nov 19  
Channel 1     Douglas Norman (USA) 
Channel 2     Nancy Hicks Marshall (USA) 
Channel 3     Carolyn Larkin Taylor, M.D. (USA) 
Channel 4     Allen Lyle (USA) 
Channel 5     Arthur Lih (USA) 
Channel 6     Linda Maria Frank (USA) 
Channel 7     S.G. Blaise (USA) 

Nov 20  
Channel 1     Norman Brewer (USA) 
Channel 2     Peter Ticktin (USA) 
Channel 3     Bernadette Inclan (USA) 
Channel 4     Jeff Richards (USA) 
Channel 5     A.L. Tayler (United Kingdom) 
Channel 6     Thomas Fargnoli (USA) 
Channel 7     Grace Blair (USA) 

Nov 21 - Nov 23  
Channel 1     Andre Mckelvin  (USA) 
Channel 2     Marie Lisette Rimer (USA) 
Channel 3     Nicholas Anderson (United Kingdom) 
Channel 4     Jeffrey Marshall (USA) 
Channel 5     Elaine Cougler (Canada) 
Channel 6     Sally Livingston (USA) 
Channel 7     Wytisha Williams (USA) 
 

Profile:

The Authors Show® is a professional interview podcast created in 2005 that offers participants multiple benefits that authors who are serious about marketing their work need to consider, especially inasmuch as these benefits have long lasting effects. The Authors Show broadcasts interviews on multiple channels, each featuring one individual author for a full 24hrs Monday through Thursday, and 3-day weekends, Friday through Sunday. 

Contact:

Don McCauley
The Authors Show®
https://theauthorsshow.com 

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Saturday, November 15, 2025

Beyond The Buzz - Top Motivational Speaker Rocky Romanella On Why People Still Matter Most


Renowned as a keynote speaker, trainer, and Forbes Contributor, Romanella founded 3SIXTY Management Services, LLC. With 40+ years in leadership, he served as CEO and Director at UniTek Global Services after a 36-year UPS career.

Artificial intelligence is all the rage today, and for good reasons. Nevertheless, people are fundamentally more important in business than artificial intelligence, as people bring qualities to the table that machines cannot possibly replicate. Intuition, emotional intelligence, social relationships, empathy, and trust are fundamental to cultivating customer loyalty and driving long-term success. Innovative problem-solving often stems from experience, human insight and imagination. The "human" element is essential for strategy development, balanced leadership, and maintaining the ethical and moral standards that govern successful business practices.

Top motivational speaker and best-selling author Rocky Romanella recently addressed this subject in a newsletter titled, 'Beyond The Buzz: Why People Still Matter Most'. In that article, he wrote in part:

In this edition, I want to shift the spotlight back to what truly drives every great organization: its people. I know—in a world buzzing about artificial intelligence, algorithms, and automation, this might sound old school. But here’s the reality: no technology, no tool, no trend can replace the power of a committed, inspired, and well-led team.

While AI might optimize processes, it’s people who build trust, spark innovation, and close deals. They are the heartbeat of culture, the architects of strategy, and the ones who turn vision into reality.

My belief that people are our greatest asset isn’t just a leadership mantra—it’s a conviction rooted in one of my favorite passages from history. In his 1910 speech "Citizenship in a Republic," Theodore Roosevelt delivered a timeless reminder of where true value lies:

“It is not the critic who counts… The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena…”

This excerpt—famously known as "The Man in the Arena"—celebrates those who dare, who strive, who show up with grit and heart. It’s a tribute to the doers, the builders, the leaders who face challenges head-on and keep moving forward.

That’s who your people are. They are in the arena every day—making calls, solving problems, leading teams, and pushing toward goals that matter.

So, as you plan for the year ahead, ask yourself:

• How are you equipping your people to thrive in the arena?
• What culture are you building to support their courage and resilience?
• Are you recognizing the effort, not just the outcome?

Let’s lead with intention. Let’s invest in the people in the arena who make it all happen.

Rebuilding the Bridge: People First in 2026

Over the past few years, uncertainty has taken its toll. And too often, the first casualty has been the training and development of our greatest asset—our people. It’s the first cut, the deepest wound, and the slowest to heal.

That’s why I believe 2026 must be the year we reverse that trend. Our people are not just important—they are essential. They deserve our priority, our investment, and our focus.

Disciplined Approach: Develop Leaders, Elevate Talent

If we want to build the best, the brightest, and the most informed professionals in our industry, we must treat leadership development as a strategic imperative—not a luxury. The past few years have seen training and development take a backseat. It’s often the first cut and the slowest to return. That must change.

In 2026, our competitive edge will come from how well we mentor, educate, and prepare our people to lead—not just today, but into the future.

Here’s what a disciplined approach to leadership development looks like:

• Leadership Alignment: Leaders must model the mindset of continuous learning and intentional growth.
• Mentorship Culture: Create systems where experience is passed down, and emerging leaders are coached to rise.
• Hiring for Potential: Seek out individuals with the curiosity and character to grow into leadership roles.
• Performance Development: Go beyond evaluation—invest in education, feedback, and stretch opportunities.
• Resilience & Adaptability: Equip leaders to navigate change with clarity, confidence, and composure.

Disciplined development is the bridge between potential and performance. It’s how we turn promising individuals into industry-defining leaders.

A strategic business plan must include more than vision and execution—it must include a commitment to building leaders. We’ve talked before about how disciplined people with disciplined thought create world-class organizations through disciplined action. Now, we must apply that same principle to leadership development.

Because the future belongs to those who prepare their people to lead it.

The full text of the piece is available at Romanella's website at https://3sixtymanagementservices.com in the newsletters section.

Rocky offers a number of resources on his website that offer powerful ideas for leaders at any level - business managers, educators or small group leaders:

FORBES CONTRIBUTIONS:

Rocky is a former official member of Forbes Business Council and a past contributor on many different topics. A full list of his Forbes articles is available at https://www.3sixtymanagementservices.com/forbes-business-council/.

PODCAST:

Rocky hosts The Leadership Library Podcast, now in its 9th season. New shows will be posted every Tuesday through the end of 2025 at https://tightenthelugnuts.com/.

All of us are leaders in some way - parents, educators, athletes, special interest groups large and small, sales teams - the list is endless. Regardless of the role we play, Romanella's concepts, developed under the heading of Balanced Leadership, can be applied to improve effectiveness, efficiency, and results.

Morning coffee is one of the joys of life for many of us. When you add your Cup of Joe to your visit to the Leadership Library podcast, your morning coffee will add an educational, entertaining dose of leadership octane to your day. Past show topics include:

The Feeling Of Trust That Comes From Hope (over 7.5 K views)
Soft Skills For Great Results (over 3.1K views)
Balanced Leadership
Goal Setting
Integrity
Leaving a Legacy
Personal Values
Performance of a Successful Team
Strategic Vision
Operational Excellence
Strategic Process
Are You A Job Skill Developer
Leadership Roles and Responsibilities
SWOT Analysis
Training and Development

with many more topics available and more on the upcoming schedule.

The podcast is now available at https://tightenthelugnuts.com or visit https://www.buzzsprout.com/1484407. The podcast is also available at Apple Podcasts. More on leadership, building a legacy and many other topics are also available at Romanella's website at https://3SixtyManagementServices.com.

BOOK:

Rocky's book about leadership, 'Tighten The Lug Nuts: The Principles Of Balanced Leadership' recently achieved number 1 bestseller status in both Business Management and Business Leadership.

In 'Tighten the Lug Nuts', Romanella uses his forty-plus years of experience at UPS, and his CEO and Director roles, to explore the ways a true leader can lead any organization and its people to new levels of success.

If you read only one business book this year, this is the book you should read.

Rocky's approach to leadership is unique and highly effective. He believes that great leaders challenge their people not to stop at the first right answer. 'Tighten The Lug Nuts' is a book about leadership that help readers move past that first right answer. It is full of detailed examples that are organized in an educational and entertaining way to form a framework of real-world concepts. The deceptively simple concepts, with powerful “How To Messages“ can be utilized by anyone who holds a leadership position - even parents, educators, and others. Whether you are a seasoned professional or a first-time manager, 'Tighten The Lug Nuts' is not only motivational, but also a call to action for those who have yet to make a mark in their field.

The book can also help position an organization for hyper growth coming out of the pandemic, Key concepts detailed in the book will prepare leaders and their teams to hit the ground running as they rapidly refocus and rebuild. 'Tighten The Lug Nuts' is loaded from cover to cover with practical information that can help leaders become more effective, more productive, and more successful. It is not just another "book about leadership."

'Tighten The Lug Nuts' is available at online book retailers. More information is available at his website at https://3sixtymanagementservices.com and at https://tightenthelugnuts.com.

Rocky Romanella has built an entire library of cutting-edge resources, available at his website, to help position ourselves to come out of the pandemic stronger, leaner, faster and to get a jump-start on the Rapid Rebuild process. Those resources include:

LIVE AND VIRTUAL KEYNOTES AND TRAINING - SUPPORT FOR WEEKLY MEETINGS AND CALLS

Rocky has been doing virtual conferences and training sessions with a keen eye on POST COVID and the Rapid Rebuild of our businesses. He can build a program, live or virtual, for any organization. Topics can include any or all of the 23 Leadership Competencies, concepts from the book, Tighten The Lug Nuts: The Principles Of Balanced Leadership, or any topic that might be appropriate.

THE LIST - 23 LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

Every item on the list will play a vital role during the Rapid Rebuild of our economy, our businesses and our lives. Any or all of them will be appropriate for virtual meetings, talks or presentations.

PODCASTS LIBRARY

Over 108 podcasts that take a deep dive into Leadership topics. These can be searched by topic, show name or Leadership Competency.

VIDEO LIBRARY

The video library includes training videos, Balanced Leadership videos, Keynote Speaking videos, Tighten The Lug Nuts videos, interviews videos, Coach's Corner videos and much more.

More on leadership skills, virtual keynotes, training sessions, virtual meetings and conferencing calls, training workshops, strategy sessions and general information on the relaunch of the economy is available at Romanella’s website.

MEETING CALLS

As a special incentive for those who are ready for a Rapid Rebuild, Rocky will be offering meeting calls at no charge for those who purchase 20 or more copies of his 5-star rated book on leadership, 'Tighten The Lug Nuts'. Contact Rocky for details at rockyromanella@gmail.com, and or 610-322-0720 to schedule your session.

With over 4 decades of “boots on the ground” leadership experience, Rocky Romanella is one of the best keynote motivational speakers in the country and internationally. He has spoken in large and small venues all over the US including cities such as Atlanta, San Diego, Las Vegas, Phoenix, NYC, Dallas, Chicago, Miami, Houston, LA, Charlotte, and many others. Internationally, he has presented keynotes in Toronto, Mexico City, Milan, London, and Krakow. He is known for creating excitement through his energy, passion, and knowledge, while employing his talents and experience to motivate, inspire and entertain audiences, regardless of size.

Romanella has garnered praise for his ability to connect to a wide range of audiences with his storytelling ability and innate charisma. Richard Snowden, President of Raven House International said, "An engaging speaker and facilitator, Rocky leads business executives to break-through results through break-through thinking." Conrad Swanson, Sr. VP Agency Development of Arpin Van Lines Inc. stated, "Rocky inspired many to look inward and improve the way they operate their businesses and lead their team members."

A winner of the UPS Chairman’s Award for Excellence, Romanella has created a legacy of motivating teams to achieve their best. He pulls in audiences with real life stories from an illustrious career spanning nearly 40 years at one of the most recognized and admired brands in the world. Rocky brings leadership expertise in supply chain, logistics and transportation, retail, sales and operational excellence strategy, telecommunications engineering/construction management and installation. Having led many company sales efforts, rapidly building brands, restructuring events, and developing a culture needed to integrate past acquisitions, he inspires audiences to create a unified company with one vision.

Rocky Romanella is available for keynote speaking engagements and media interviews. He can be contacted using the information below or by email at rockyromanella@gmail.com. Full information on 3SIXTY Management Services, more information on keynote speaking and 'Tighten The Lug Nuts' is available at the company website at https://3sixtymanagementservices.com.

About Rocky Romanella:

Rocky is the Founder and CEO of 3SIXTY Management Services, LLC, a management consulting firm specializing in Executive Speaking, Leadership Development and Consulting Services. He also serves on the board of Goodman Networks, a leading provider of end-to- end network infrastructure, field and professional services to the wireless telecommunications and satellite television industries.

Rocky is an experienced CEO who led one of the largest rebranding initiatives in franchising history – The UPS Store, revolutionizing the $9 billion retail shipping and business services market.

While leading The UPS Store, the network increased retail unit, same-store sales by 5.8%, outpacing the National Retail Federation results of 4.6% during a recession.

Rocky steered UPS’s entry into the health care industry and created the mantra, “It’s a patient, not a package.®”

He also led the integration of more than 20 acquisitions to improve financial performance, capabilities, and global network footprint.

Through his executive roles and leadership advisory services, Rocky delivers results by developing and implementing his Balanced Leadership Model across enterprise operations. This includes a laser focus on customer needs, employee empowerment and the demands of shareholders.

Rocky has the rare ability to see a clear vision of the changing business landscape, the passion to develop strategies, tactics, and metrics to drive desired results.

Contact:

Rocky Romanella
https://3sixtymanagementservices.com
rockyromanella@gmail.com 

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Sunday, November 9, 2025

Book Marketing Announcements: The Authors Show® Lineup For The Week Of November 10, 2025


The Authors Show® serves as a resource for authors and allows members to engage in promotion and publicity for marketing purposes. The site offers professionally produced radio interviews that are broadcast worldwide.

Don McCauley has announced The Authors Show® broadcast schedule for the week of November 10, 2025. The new show schedule is available at The Authors Show® site.

For those who hope to sell books on the Internet, the challenge can be daunting. It can be confusing difficult, time consuming and expensive. The Authors Show® helps authors overcome these challenges by providing opportunities for greater visibility.

The Authors Show® shows offer professionally produced radio interviews that are broadcast worldwide.

The Authors Show® lineup for the week of November 10, 2025

Nov 10
1    Norman Brewer
2    JD Mitschke
3    Nicholas Anderson
4    Jan Banaszek
5    Valerie Doherty
6    Sally Livingston
7    Alfred James Dansbury, Sr.
                
Nov 11                
1    Eleanor Lawrie
2    Mike F Elliott
3    Jody Sharpe
4    Mark Edward Neely
5    Elaine Cougler
6    Katherine MK Mitchell
7    Linda Maria Frank
                
Nov 12                
1    Andre McKelvin
2    Marie Lisette Rimer
3    Marty Martin
4    Richard Ballo
5    Ben Skull
6    Eric Madeen
7    Elizabeth A. Carter, PhD
                
Nov 13                
1    Larry Lockridge
2    Richard Trayler 
3    Steve Bassett
4    Lauren Speeth
5    Steven Morris
6    Linda Maria Frank
7    Cathie Frank
                
Nov 14 - 16                
1    Nancy Hick Marshall
2    Mike F Elliott
3    Keith Thorn
4    Donna Louis
5    Penny Orloff
6    Anthony J. Mohr
7    Rick Tabor

Profile:

The Authors Show® is a professional interview podcast created in 2005 that offers participants multiple benefits that authors who are serious about marketing their work need to consider, especially inasmuch as these benefits have long lasting effects. The Authors Show broadcasts interviews on multiple channels, each featuring one individual author for a full 24hrs Monday through Thursday, and 3-day weekends, Friday through Sunday. 

Contact:

Don McCauley
The Authors Show®
https://theauthorsshow.com 

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Sunday, November 2, 2025

Book Marketing Announcements: The Authors Show® Lineup For The Week Of November 3, 2025


The Authors Show® serves as a resource for authors and allows members to engage in promotion and publicity for marketing purposes. The site offers professionally produced radio interviews that are broadcast worldwide.

Don McCauley has announced The Authors Show® broadcast schedule for the week of November 3, 2025. The new show schedule is available at The Authors Show® site.

For those who hope to sell books on the Internet, the challenge can be daunting. It can be confusing difficult, time consuming and expensive. The Authors Show® helps authors overcome these challenges by providing opportunities for greater visibility.

The Authors Show® shows offer professionally produced radio interviews that are broadcast worldwide.

The Authors Show® lineup for the week of November 3, 2025

Nov 3  
Channel 1     Douglas Norman (USA) 
Channel 2     Christine Tate (USA) 
Channel 3     Bernadette Inclan (USA) 
Channel 4     Jeff Richards (USA) 
Channel 5     A.L. Tayler (United Kingdom) 
Channel 6     Linda Maria Frank (USA) 
Channel 7     S.G. Blaise (USA) 

Nov 4  
Channel 1     Donna Louis (USA) 
Channel 2     Peter Ticktin (USA) 
Channel 3     Elisabeth Haggblade (USA) 
Channel 4     Donna Louis (USA) 
Channel 5     Joseph M Lenard (USA) 
Channel 6     Thomas Fargnoli (USA) 
Channel 7     Rick Tabor (USA) 

Nov 5  
Channel 1     Warren R. Basla (USA) 
Channel 2     Barbara Holstein (USA) 
Channel 3     Aaron Ryan (USA) 
Channel 4     James D Paulk (USA) 
Channel 5     Shawn Lee (USA) 
Channel 6     Alphonsus Obayuwana, MD, PhD, CPC (USA) 
Channel 7     Grace Blair (USA) 

Nov 6  
Channel 1     Tom Strelich (USA) 
Channel 2     Rosalie Rayburn (USA) 
Channel 3     Mandy Montane (USA) 
Channel 4     Jeffrey Marshall (USA) 
Channel 5     Phyllis Strupp (USA) 
Channel 6     Lizbeth Anne Meredith (USA) 
Channel 7     Joni Marie Iraci (USA) 

Nov 7 - Nov 9  
Channel 1     Heidi Siefkas (USA) 
Channel 2     Christine Tate (USA) 
Channel 3     James Vogelzang (USA) 
Channel 4     Dr. Kixx Goldman (USA) 
Channel 5     Deborah Wynne (USA) 
Channel 6     Anthony J. Mohr (USA) 
Channel 7     Michael F. Luck (USA) 

Profile:

The Authors Show® is a professional interview podcast created in 2005 that offers participants multiple benefits that authors who are serious about marketing their work need to consider, especially inasmuch as these benefits have long lasting effects. The Authors Show broadcasts interviews on multiple channels, each featuring one individual author for a full 24hrs Monday through Thursday, and 3-day weekends, Friday through Sunday. 

Contact:

Don McCauley
The Authors Show®
https://theauthorsshow.com 

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Saturday, November 1, 2025

Bestselling WWII Novel, Aaron's War By Richard McMaster, Will Be Available At No Charge In Ebook Form November 4 and 5, 2025


Aaron's War is an extraordinary work that will likely take its place as one of the best WWII historical fiction novels ever written. 

World War II stories still hold a special place in the minds of millions of Americans. We are enthralled by stories about this time period like Saving Private Ryan, Band of Brothers and Winds of War. Amazon best-selling novel, Aaron’s War, is a story of devotion, faith, and redemption—where the battle for one man’s soul proves as fierce as the war itself.

On the eve of World War II, Aaron Vanko learns two truths that shatter his world: his friends doubt he can kill, and his Ukrainian mother reveals he is Jewish, shattering his plans to marry the pastor’s daughter he loves. As he fights across Europe, Aaron witnesses the ruins of churches and synagogues, the horrors of death camps, and German soldiers clutching Bibles. Haunted by faith, identity, and the question of what separates belief from humanity, he returns home broken—until a twist of fate forces him to confront the German soldier who’s tormented his dreams, and to choose between vengeance and forgiveness.

The ebook version will be available at no charge November 4 and 5, 2025 at Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/stores/Richard-McMaster/author/B01LDIJ2QU.

In a story about the author, Richard McMaster, printed by The Hudson Weekly, Dennis Keller said, "There have been multiple authors that have made a significant contribution to the world of literacy. In the current era, we have come across several first-time authors with the gift of writing. Richard McMaster is an accomplished author whose works have been praised for their depth, complexity, and emotional resonance."

Keller continued with "Richard McMaster never falls into the trap of presenting his characters as simplistic archetypes or caricatures, instead allowing them to emerge as fully-formed individuals with their unique voices and perspectives.

"In addition to his skillful characterization, he is also a master of plot and pacing. The structure of his novels keeps readers engaged and invested in the story while also allowing for moments of quiet reflection and contemplation. The author’s writing is often described as 'page-turning' or 'gripping,' but it is also imbued with a sense of thoughtfulness and depth that elevates his work beyond mere genre fiction."

Richard McMaster is also the author of best-selling, psychological thriller, The Attic. The Attic is an emotional story about facing adversity and overcoming loss. When Byron Kelly’s wife dies, he faces assault charges and a lawsuit and flees to Chicago and assumes a new identity. When Byron Kelly becomes a whistleblower on the run from the FBI he hides out in the attic of a dying old man, Henry Steele. Byron cares for the old man and learns he is estranged from his daughter over the death of her mother, his wife, because of family secrets he has kept from her.

Readers of The Attic said, “Absolutely loved this book. I don’t want to give anything away, but this was the best book I have read in a long time. Haven’t done anything else for the last 24 hours. Just wonderful!” Another reviewer asked, “When they make the movie who will play the part of Byron? Who will play Sybie?”

Another book, A Love Divided by Time, is described as "one part The Notebook, one-part suspenseful psychopath story, and one part Somewhere in Time." In that book, Forrest and Allie believed they found love in a previous life and being born again was a game of hide-and-seek to find each other in plain sight, seeking their better halves, united and whole. When tragedy strikes, Forrest makes a pact to find her killer, raise their daughter, and find peace by joining her in the ever after.

A Writer's Digest critique stated, "This book is exemplary in its voice and writing style. It has a unique voice, and the writing style is consistent throughout."

The author’ favorite book is, Voyage Of Life, the life journey of Sean Buchanan is detailed through metaphoric depictions of the four stages of life in Thomas Cole's Voyage of Life paintings, childhood, youth, manhood, and Old Age. The painting’s depictions are a metaphor for his life—the verdant landscape and calm waters of childhood become turbulent in youth, and early in manhood the shores turn rocky when he faces one obstacle after another. Secrets that live in darkness can take a lifetime to see the light of day and the secret that has hovered over him since Youth is revealed late in his life.

A reader said, “While reading, you will smile, you will hesitate thinking, oh no, and you will cry, but there is a surprise toward the end. This is one of the best romantic books I have read.”

Richard McMaster is available for media interviews and can be reached at Lifevoyages@gmail.com. More information is available at his website at https://richard-mcmaster.com/. All of his books are available at Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/stores/Richard-McMaster/author/B01LDIJ2QU.

About the author:

Bestselling author Richard McMaster is the author of best seller Aaron’s War, the 2018 Arizona Authors’ Association fiction runner-up book of the year, Voyage of Life, The Other Half, The Attic, and Love Divided by Time. 2019 finalist unpublished book of the year of the Arizona Author’s Association.

Before embarking on a writing career, he was a healthcare executive, heading up three different start-up companies, one ranked fifth largest of its kind in the United States. A native Iowan he was blessed to have lived twenty years in beautiful Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, and now in Arizona. He actively participates in writing and book clubs: The Authors Guild, Phoenix Book Club, the oldest in Phoenix since 1926, Arizona Authors Association, and Arizona Traditions Writing Club, a local club he co-founded and has served as a writing contest judge. He is also a volunteer citizen patrol officer supporting the Surprise Police Department.

Contact:


Richard McMaster
https://richard-mcmaster.com
Lifevoyages@gmail.com 

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