Rich Conversations: 025. Generations with Dr. Dave

Dr. Dave joins Rich to discuss Generations by William Strauss and Neil Howe. After initially describing the research method, Dr. Dave and Rich do a highlight edition of each American generation.   Based off the research of authors, William Strauss and Neil Howe (1991) The four personality types of American generations: Idealist, Reactive, Civic, Adaptive Idealist…

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Rich Conversations: 017. Milly Moves to the Farm

Show notes from episode 017 of Rich Conversations. Milly Moves to the Farm released today, but the process behind Milly Moves to Farm started last year in November at the Chicago book release party for my previous book, Homeless but Human. I was sitting at a table, chatting with Ken Ferguson, and he mentioned that…

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Rich Conversations: 014. Chicagoans and New York

Show notes from episode 014 of Rich Conversations. Answers are cut down to fit into writing format. I’m in New York this week so I thought I’d do something a little different than usual. I thought I’d just take a moment and reflect a bit. I’ve had around 30 conversations so far including practice ones.…

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Book Rec: A Little History of the World

A Little History of the World invites you on a journey through time, revealing ideas and discoveries that help us understand our world today.   I visited New York recently. Within my four days there, I ventured to The Met three times; it’s the most impressive museum I’ve ever been in. Of course I wanted…

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Book Rec: American Nations

The regional history lesson in American Nations will help you better understand the perspectives of fellow U.S. citizens. Have you ever stopped and wondered why things are the way they are? In America, I mean. I totally have!   I grew up in rural southeast Wisconsin. We drink beer and eat cheese and sausage—the Holy…

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