Family Talk

One More Book…

Posted on May 17th, 2007 by Larry.
Categories: Larry and Carole.

For many years I have promised, pledged, sworn, that I would complete a book that attempted an indepth look at the Baha’i Writings as they applied to business and management. I have done articles and bits and pieces but never had the discipline or urgency to get the promised book done. Well, it is finally done and published.

This is about my eighth book (depending exactly on which ones you count, training manuals, etc.) and when you send them off to the publisher there is, of course, a sense of relief that it is done. When you finally recieve a copy of the published work, always an interminable wait, you often look at it and say to yourself, “Oh, no, I said that!” Or some other form of disappointment. With this one, however, I feel very good about it. Perhaps because it draws heavily on the Baha’i Writings, or because I now feel that I have said everything I have to say and wanted to say. The publisher, George Ronald, and the editor, Wendy Momen, did very little cutting of material and allowed me to address issues such as the role of leaders in the Baha’i community, with no censorship, in fact, encouragement. Finally, I feel that I have said the things that I really wanted to say, and I am pleased with it. (This may sound egotistical, but it is a matter of contrasts. After many publishing experiences I know that I am generally the one most critical and dissatisfied with my own work.) Now, I hope others will find it useful.

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Langdon Admitted to International Business School

Posted on May 6th, 2007 by Larry.
Categories: Langdon.

Langdon, who has been working at IFES for the past several years, has now been admitted to ESADE in Barcelona for an MBA program. ESADE is ranked as the number one international business school by the Wall Street Journal, an important ranking in the business world.

ESADE is also known for it emphasis on a global outlook, teamwork and social responsibility. It will be a great transition from the non-profit world to the business world.

ESADE is committed to training executives and individuals with great potential to lead the organisations of today and the future.

The MBA programmes fosters the development of management skills and expertise and an entrepreneurial spirit, with the emphasis on a clear global outlook, ethical prinicples and a sense of social responsibility.

Today, after almost 50 years of experience, and over 28,000 alumni worldwide, enjoying the recognition of companies, institutions, high rankings and the work of a great team, ESADE continues to spearhead new management values and the development of management skills as a central element to its educational purpose.

Lang will begin his program in August of this year. Lang was most likely accepted to this program in large part because of the international work he has done in Baghdad, Pakistan, East Timor and Bosnia-Herzegovina.

Congratulations, Lang!

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Serena Soccer Star…maybe

Posted on May 6th, 2007 by Larry.
Categories: Gil, Layli & Serena.

First soccer experiences are not necessarily indicators of future success. Maybe some day an Olympic invitation…but for now, these pretty well reflect Serena’s initial relationship to soccer practice.

She obviously loves the soccer ball.

These rules kill me!

You’re supposed to do what?

I like sitting on top of your tummy, Mom.

Sensitive parents can tell when they have had enough.

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