looks back at a bygone culture through the lyrics and music of one of that era’s most prolific composers and lyricists, Johnny Mercer. Mercer is said to have more #1 songs than any other lyricist. What’s the attraction of Johnny Mercer? First, and maybe foremost, he’s a Southern American writer.
Sam Quinones is a master storyteller and journalist. He writes about Mexico and Mexican immigration with a unique perspective. His stories examine how culture—both Mexican and American—have changed as a result of immigration.
Tom Bunzel, author of Tools of Engagement: Presenting and Training in a World of Social Media, discusses how to use social capital when presenting or training.
Here is the lineup of guests on BRAINSTOMIN’ with Billy the Brain for Thursday, October 7, 2010. Listen at www.BrainstorminOnline.com or on AM 1400 in Ventura at 10 o’clock am Pacific time.
Richard Overy is a noted historian and World War II expert. He recounts for us one of the most intense weeks in human history—the week leading up to World War II. In 1939, the last week of August was as tension filled for Europe as the 10 days of Octobe rwas for the United States in the Cuban Missile Crisis. Richard presents a more sympathetic view of Neville Chamberlain than many historians.
Eileen Roth is a Master Organizer who wrote the book on organizing, Organizing for Dummies. So much time, energy and money is spent needlessly because people are not organized. Disorganization leads to stress, poor health, lack of confidence and monetary loss.