February 5, 2012

Leaving on a Jet Plane

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We don't often run memorial tributes on Executive Nomad but the song Leaving on a Jet Plane is about as close as we get to a business travel anthem. With that, we mark the passing of singer Mary Travers (who certainly did her share of "business trips" while on tour) with sadness, gratitude, and hopes that she is at peace as she arrives at her final … [Read more...]

In-Flight Entertainment from Seat 13C

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Here's what we're reading and listening to in row 13 on the aisle: Fiction Devices and Desires (Adam Dalgliesh Mysteries, No. 8) by P.D. James. There's nothing quite like a classic British mystery for summertime reading. Dashing Inspector Adam Dalgliesh once again works his magic. Non-Fiction Strategy for Sustainability: A Business … [Read more...]

In-Flight Entertainment in Seat 13C

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Ignore that awful movie and dig into one of these great reads. Fiction: The Spare Wife by Alex Witchell. While the rich, glamorous protagonists and their media vocations seem so last October, there is adultery and other double-dealing fun. It's an amusing tale that will make you happy that you aren't among the New York … [Read more...]

In Transit Entertainment from Seat 13C

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It's a busy travel week and we know you'll want to make the most of your journey. Here's what we're recommending for reading and listening this week: Non-fiction: The Brand Bubble: The Looming Crisis in Brand Value and How to Avoid It. This is critical reading for those interested in the value of brands. The authors' research shows that … [Read more...]

Weekly In-flight Entertainment

What We're Reading and Listening to in Seat 13C Fiction The Commoner by Jonathan Burnham Schwartz. This story of a commoner marrying the Emperor of Japan in the aftermath of WWII will sweep you away from today's troubles.. Non-fiction The Global Achievement Gap by Tony Wagner. This insightful look at needed education reform is a great … [Read more...]