The Wit & Wisdom of Dr. Will Keim

This Prayer for Parents of students everywhere is very personal to me. I can hardly read it without becoming overwhelmed with my love for my own children. It is not meant to preach, but to teach parents that their children's growth and development is part of the plan. It will be especially relevant to anyone who has had a child go away to college.

I wrote this book out of my astonishment at the similarity of the teaching of Lao Tzu and Jesus of Nazareth. The fact that they lived 25 centuries apart makes their consistency and comparability more amazing. The teachings in this chapter reveal the power of a small seed of self knowledge and hope to shape and reshape a life. This is a beautiful book and contains great insights from two of the world's greatest teachers.

Spirit Journey is a short glimpse into the Gospel of Matthew and the Parables of Jesus. This parable, 'The Salt of The Earth' gives us great insight into Jesus' understanding of the role of moderation in all things spiritual. He encourages us to be flavorful, but not overpowering. Focused on our beliefs and ability to inspire, but not overbearing. The text is Matthew 5:13 and I write a short commentary and offer a benedictory prayer.

A Not So Random Act of Kindness is the chapter about my son JJ and his misfortune at a formal dinner. It reveals the incredible kindness of a freshman at Bethany College in West Virginia and teaches us all a huge lesson on selfless giving and caretaking of others. I remain humbled by this student years after she came to my son's rescue.

This book was written by twelve innovative thinkers who I believe present exciting and provocative ideas about leadership. My chapter focuses on 'Ethical Leadership' and teaches a brilliant four step ethical decision model that was created by my friend Dr. J. Wesley Robb at the University of Southern California. We define ethics, character, and values in this chapter and talk about our collective responsibility to make the world a better place. The importance of creating genuine and authentic human community is encouraged as the opportunity to create and empower the common good.