Mark Morgenfruh’s latest book is delightfully direct, as memorable in its bluntness as All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten. With razor-sharp Philly wit and no-nonsense insight, Morgenfruh tackles the “stupidly obvious” truths about leadership, business, talent, communication, AI, DEI, forgiveness, slowing down, and even giving up. The brilliance of the book lies in its ability to highlight ideas we often already know—but forget to practice in the chaos of real-world organizations.

The Crumbling Shield of Defiance by Adan Rhoades is a raw, deeply moving memoir that takes readers on a journey through trauma, resilience, and ultimate redemption. Written chronologically and with vivid anecdotal detail, Rhoades lays bare his early experiences, showing how extreme childhood hardships shaped his perceptions of the world and his place within it. The narrative is unflinching in its honesty, offering an intimate window into the author’s inner life and the struggles that marked his path to self-discovery.