This Audio Blog (Duration: 4 minutes, 49 seconds) is about a fabulous book I have just finished. Shackleton’s Way is the best book by a mile on leadership I have read so far in over 15 years studying leadership. For anyone interested in Leadership this is a must buy.
As I have often said on Simplicity Blog I am a 30 year fan of The Eagles.
It was great to read that Don Henley was rewarded last week for his work of a philanthropic nature for the environment for many years in his own quiet way.
Henley was awarded the MusiCares Person of the Year 2007 – click herefor more details
If you want to feel the passion Henley has for the environment listen to The Last Resort – a Henley solo classic in which he displays all his emotion about environmental and justice issues.
Here are the lyrics of The Last Resort but believe me you really have to hear Henley sing it to appreciate the passion – but then I am biased of course. "The Last Resort"
She came from Providence, the one in Rhode Island Where the old world shadows hang, heavy in the air She packed her hopes and dreams like a refugee Just as her father came across the sea
She heard about a place, people were smilin' They spoke about the red man's way, and how they loved the land They came from everywhere, to the Great Divide Seeking a place to stand, or a place to hide
Down in the crowded bars, out for a good time Can't wait to tell you all, what it's like up there They called it paradise, I don't know why Somebody laid the mountains low, while the town got high
Then the chilly winds blew down Across the desert Through the canyons of the coast, to the Malibu Where the pretty people play, Hungry for power, to light their neon way And give them things to do Some rich men came and raped the land, Nobody caught 'em Put up a bunch of ugly boxes, And Jesus, people bought 'em
They called it paradise The place to be They watched the hazy sun, sinking in the sea You can leave it all behind And sail to Lahaina, just like the missionaries did, So many years ago They even brought a neon sign: "Jesus is coming" Brought the white man's burden down Brought the white man's reign
Who will provide the grand design? What is yours and what is mine? 'Cause there is no more new frontier We have got to make it here We satisfy our endless needs and justify our bloody deeds, In the name of destiny and the name of God
And you can see them there, On Sunday morning They stand up and sing about what it's like up there They call it paradise I don't know why You call someplace paradise, kiss it goodbye
At sometine in my life I am sure I have been called a Tosser - even if if not to my face. It was the truth on Tuesday this week - click here for the evidence
Whether or not people agree with what Tony Benn says, even his most outspoken opponents must surely admit that to have as much passion, energy and enthusiasm for a cause at almost 82 years of age is wonderful to behold.
This U-Tube clip of Tony speaking in September 2006 displays his passion.
As I have said many times on Simplicity Blog, Tony Benn is my greatest political hero and I was honoured to have an e mail from him recently. This is what he said:
"Dear Trevor
Having left Parliament to devote more time to politics I am free: Lots of experience and no personal ambition. Can't wait for April 3 2025 when I shall have completed my first hundred years and a new century of work begins"
Please enjoy the video clip and regardless of your political views just admire his gift of oratory.
