It’s Good to be Back

It has been awhile since I have posted to this blog but it sure is good to be back. After pursuing other endeavors, which I believed would be profitable, I have decided to return to what works, commonsensenomics. In this first posting, I want to share some lessons I learned.

I made the decision about a year ago to pursue a Doctorate Degree in Organizational Leadership. You most likely noticed numerous postings on the subject, which were a result of studies I was conducting on the topic. The topic of leadership is a fascinating topic and it is my desire to continue writing about the topic. However, my experience as a student in academia revealed some of the problems with our current education system and how it is failing students, which is why I decided to exit the program much like the flight attendant for JetBlue.

Let us begin by discussing what is involved in a doctorate program. Earning a doctorate or PhD degree involves the writing of a dissertation on a study related topic, defense of the dissertation, and publication of the approved dissertation. The approval of the dissertation is from the committee at the university. This committee dissects the dissertation for its content and adherence to rules for grammar and citation. The finished dissertation is considered accurate and useful by others for additional research.

However, as I got into the program, I realized that this process turns out researchers who are proficient at reviewing the literature of others, but does little to spur independent creative thought. As an independent thinker, this process soon became frustrating and something I saw as unproductive. After much thought and prayer, I discovered that there were other directions in which I needed to go that would allow me to use my creative thinking in a productive manner.

I set up Grace Accounting Service LLC a year ago and have decided to use it as a vehicle to use my creative thinking. We will prepare taxes for individuals and businesses as well as helping them develop tax strategies. We will also help businesses hurt by the current recession develop strategies for recovery.

In addition to this, I will also begin teaching as an adjunct professor as a means of helping develop future creative business leaders. Leaders who will possess the critical thinking skills to confront challenges and successfully lead their organizations through them. As we continue to struggle through the recession and the challenges it brings, learning to think critically has never been more important.

I plan to use this blog to comment on current events, share insights on leadership in the twenty-first century, common sense economic principles, and encouragement and inspiration from God’s Word. My desire is for these discussions to spur your creative thinking process so you will be equipped to overcome challenges and excel in your lives and careers. I also welcome your comments, as they will help add to the discussion.