I just finished two books which I think were good reads.
The first book is called “The Downhill Lie: A Hacker’s Return to a Ruinous Sport” by Carl Hiaasen. It is a book about a golfer picking the game back up in his fifties. It is a sweet little book by a great writer. The book is centered in Vero Beach, Florida, and he plays at Sandridge and Quail Valley, two courses that I have played many times. I enjoyed the book. You will too if you love the game of golf.
The second book is called “Serving Two Masters?: Reflections on God and Profit” by C. William Pollard. The book is about a well-respected company, ServiceMaster, and how it develops its company culture in pursuit of a higher calling - in this case the worship of God - to drive profitability. The key notion in the book is to be in service to a higher calling: your product; your customer; and your cause as a company.
Pollard is old school ServiceMaster. The NEW ServiceMaster hasn’t a clue to incorporate 3 of the 4 SVM objectives. Can’t wait to read the book written by the current regime.
My wife got me “The Downhill Lie” for my birthday. It’s a great little book. It was interesting to read about people and golf courses in our area.
You will enjoy George Pelecanos The Turnaround when it comes out in August. I got an advance copy via eBay and could not put it down. Those not familiar with his work, by all means, check him out. One of the best writers I’ve ever read.