I drove home wondering when I would return to the office next. It was March 2020 and the pandemic was beginning. No big deal I thought to myself. It will probably last a few weeks at most. My prediction was off by years. In retrospect, it is embarrassing to acknowledge…

I’m identifying the best three albums by my fifty favorite rock bands of all time. This blog is for #2 — The Rolling Stones, a band I consider rock-n-roll royalty. Criteria for selecting the best three albums Here are the criteria for the list. First. Greatest Hits albums are not permitted. Second — no live albums…

I’m identifying the best three albums by my fifty favorite rock bands of all time. This blog is for #3 — Stiff Little Fingers. This band is also known as SLF. Criteria for selecting the best three albums First, Greatest Hits albums are not permitted. Second — no live albums. I will share I’ve seen this…

I’m identifying the best three albums by my fifty favorite rock bands of all time. This blog is for #4 — The Foo Fighters. Criteria for selecting the best three albums First, greatest hits albums are not permitted. Second — no live albums. I will note for the record that the Foo Fighters are one of…

Being a leader is hard. It was particularly challenging during the global pandemic. All leaders struggled to identify the best path forward as the world dealt with COVID-19. No one anticipated or expected the crisis. Even worse, leaders did not have a historical precedent, or proven playbook for how to…

I’m identifying the best three albums by my fifty favorite rock bands of all time. This blog is for #5 — The Clash, the self-proclaimed only band that really mattered. Criteria for selecting the best three albums First, Greatest Hits albums are not allowed. I will note this band has several excellent Greatest Hits albums. Second…

I’m identifying the best three albums by my fifty favorite rock bands of all time. This blog is for #6 — Switchfoot, a modern rock band that most of you have probably never ever heard of. Criteria for selecting the best three albums First, greatest hits albums are not allowed. Second — no live albums. I…

I’m identifying the best three albums by my fifty favorite rock bands of all time. This blog is for #7 — Mumford and Sons, arguably one of the best modern rock bands around these days. Criteria for selecting the best three albums First, Greatest Hits albums are not allowed. Second — no live albums. Third, I’m…

I’m identifying the best three albums by my fifty favorite rock bands of all time. This blog is for #8 — The Replacements, a band many of you have probably never heard of. Criteria for selecting the best three albums First, greatest hits albums are not permitted. Second — no live albums. I will note that…