BOOK REVIEW
Kirkus reviews "A Journey of Insights" and states, "In this hybrid memoir and leadership manual, the author draws on his decades of experience in the corporate sector and his subsequent career as a college educator and dean of the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business." Read the full review.
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“A Journey of Insights” draws upon the lessons James G. Ellis learned while a teacher and dean of USC’s Marshall School of Business as well as those he absorbed during his preceding years at Harvard Business School and in business. Valuable, real-life insights from an experienced businessman and academic. Read the full review.
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Long ago, according to Plato (one of his students), Socrates insisted that an “unexamined life wasn’t worth living.” I was again reminded of that as I began to read this personal memoir of Jim Ellis, who shares what he learned from a life (thus far) that has included earning degrees from New Mexico University and Harvard Business School as well as being a professor and then Dean of the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business. Read the full review.
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Scott J. Pearson reviews “A Journey of Insights: Lessons in Leadership and Legacy” on his Blog. He says, “Sage advice is hard to come by – you know, the kind of advice that makes you change the way you look at the world and in turn act better in the world. We often look to experienced leaders and educators to point the way.” Read the full review.
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Foreword Magazine states, “A Journey of Insights” is a thoughtful memoir that looks back on a long career in education and entrepreneurship to make general arguments about fostering an ability to listen as one’s primary leadership skill.” Read the full review.
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Overall, “A Journey of Insights” is a thoughtful, engaging reflection on what it takes to build a successful career and a meaningful life. Recommended for students, entrepreneurs, business professionals, and anyone seeking practical wisdom. It’s never too late to learn something new—and if you’re willing to listen, this book has plenty to say. Read the full review.