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Title : It’s Your Ship: Management Techniques from the Best Damn Ship in the Navy   Author : D. Michael Abrashoff   Reviewer : Richard Sesek (educator, wantrepreneur)   Amazon Affiliate Link (I get a small commission at no cost to you)   Topic/Intent of book : “It’s Your Ship” blends autobiography with a leadership manual, chronicling how Captain D. Michael Abrashoff transformed the USS Benfold through empowerment, trust, and open communication. Abrashoff highlights modern

I bought a quiet air compressor and it is a game changer! You can have a conservation while it is running. Quiet air compressors are literally orders of magnitude less sound energy than conventional compressors. I have a Kobalt Quiet Tech compressor , but there are many others available from a variety of vendors. I purchased a Harbor Freight quiet compressor for my father who builds bird houses, among other arts and crafts. He uses it regularly and it has really cut down on h

I really like the Kershaw Chill as an every day carry (EDC) pocket knife. This knife is very thin and fits easily into just about any pocket. In fact, this knife seems to find its way into my pocket more than my others. One-handed opening ("flipper") with a 3.1" blade. Very sharp with a useful "pointy" tip. I removed the pocket clip because I never use it. This was a Festivus gift from my good friend Ed . Amazon Affiliate Link  (I get a small commission at no cost to you).

Title : A Pebble in My Shoe: A Memoir Author : Katherine Hoeger Flotz Reviewer : Robert Sesek (inventor, lifelong student) Amazon Affiliate Link  (I get a small commission at no cost to you) Topic/Intent of book : A Pebble in My Shoe is a reflective memoir centered on grief, resilience, and the quiet, persistent ways loss shapes daily life. The author, Katherine Flotz, survived the ethnic cleansing of the Danube Swabian people of the Batschka in post-World War II Yugoslavia

Quiet shop vacuums exist and they are much quieter than traditional shop vacs. This one was literally orders of magnitude quieter than what we were using. We bought a DeWalt Stealthsonic for our noise research. It was 20+ decibels quieter than the standard shop vacuum we were using. Here is the model we bought: DeWalt 9-Gallon Stealthsonic . It is advertised as 50% quieter. However, 20 decibels represents 75% quieter (in terms of how it "sounds"), but in terms of acoustical

The Outdoor Boys YouTube channel has some really fun content. It is great for viewers of all ages. They share backwoods adventures and foster an appreciation for the outdoors. My friend Mark introduced me to this site and loves watching the videos with his two sons. Luke Nichols provides wholesome content for the whole family.

I have used bone conduction headphones for many years and they are great for certain use cases. Because they do not block your ear canal, like tradtional headphones or ear buds, they allow you to hear your immediate surroundings. This make them good for working out in the gym (not tripping on people near you) or for running or working outside. Shokz (formerly AfterShokz) are good deal for the price (I have had multiple pairs and used them virtually continuously and in some h

Treehouse Detective is a great YouTube channel! Andrew Price digs deep on a variety of topics and presents them in a a fun and engaging format. My favorite episode is when he covered the intro music for the Mr. Rodgers program . Spoiler, every musical entry ("Won't you be my neighbor") was improvised (same melody, but completely oringal version) by musical genius Johnny Costa . Thanks Mark Schall for recommending this channel!

For listing to audio books, podcasts, and music I use the AirPods Pro 2 . The sound quality is really nice and they have a lot of features including: a hearing evaluation and hearing aid feature, transparency mode (you can leave them in and hearing surroundings normally), and noise cancellation (really nice on planes!). The battery life good and they recharge quickly. The case itself is a battery which facilitates a quick recharge even when power is not available. The AirPo

Title : Go, Dog. Go!   Author : P.D. Eastman   Reviewers : Richard Sesek (educator, wantrepreneur)   Amazon Affiliate Link (I get a small commission at no cost to you) Topic/Intent of book : This book explores various transportation methods by which dogs or other rational agents might “go”. Specifically, it demonstrates how dogs might transport themselves to a tree-top dog party. I selected this book because : This is a childhood favorite and it had been a while since I re

Title : Reverse Innovation: Create Far From Home, Win Everywhere   Author : Vijay Govindarajan and Chris Trimble   Reviewer : Richard Sesek (educator, wantrepreneur)   Amazon Affiliate Link (I get a small commission at no cost to you) Topic/Intent of book : Global innovation strategy and emerging market dynamics. This book discusses how innovations designed for and deployed in emerging markets can disrupt and redefine developed markets. The normal progression for product d

Title : Primed to Perform: How to Build the Highest Performing Cultures Through the Science of Total Motivation   Authors : Neel Doshi and Lindsay McGregor   Reviewer : Richard Sesek (educator, wantrepreneur)   Amazon Affiliate Link (I get a small commission at no cost to you) Topic/Intent of book : This book covers organizational culture, motivation, and performance management. The book uses a research-based approach, which I very much appreciate. The topic has been cover

Here are some of the books recommended at the Alabama AIHA PDC on Friday 11/14/25 during the Innovation in Occupational Safety and Health Workshop delivered by me and Bob . I have written full reviews for some of these books, but not all of them (they are in progress). You can view all of the books that I have reviewed so far by going to LLLToday.com . The Brain at Rest: How the Art and Science of Doing Nothing Can Improve Your Life by Joseph Jebelli Affiliate Link to Amazon

Title : Good Clean Fun: Misadventures in Sawdust at Offerman Woodshop   Author : Nick Offerman Reviewer : Richard Sesek (educator, wantrepreneur) Amazon Affiliate Link (I get a small commission at no cost to you) Topic/Intent of book : This book is part memoir, part woodworking manual (all advice, particularly regarding safety, is accurate), and part philosophy. The book addresses woodworking (for both experienced woodworkers and those with an interest in getting started),

Title : Be Useful: Seven Tools for Life   Author : Arnold Schwarzenegger Reviewer : Richard Sesek (educator, wantrepreneur) Amazon Affiliate Link (I get a small commission at no cost to you) Topic/Intent of book : Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Be Useful summarizes Schwarzenegger’s many experiences into seven life principles for both success and fulfillment. He leans heavily on his bodybuilding career for examples and metaphors to illustrate his points. His intent is to inspire ot

I've owned one of these AirZound air horns for about 30 years (I've replaced it once in that time frame -- I've had the current one for over 15 years. You pump up the reservoir (about the size of a small water bottle) with an ordinary bicycle pump and it is good for a lot of horn blasts (>120 decibels). As a daily bicycle commuter, I cannot recommend this horn enough! This horn is VERY loud and gets the attention of drivers, particularly those that do not normally "see" bicy

Replace your non-functional fidget device with a useful tool. As a member of the ADHD Club, I rely on colored pens and a variety of multitools (aka fidget tools) to improve concentration in meetings. Engaging in a simple task (e.g., coloring in squares or manipulating an interesting object) can actually improve focus and attention. I have a variety of multi-tools that I bring to meetings. Some of my favorites include: the Gerber Dime, the Leatherman Micra, the SOG PowerPint,

Rob Watts ' wonderful RobWords channel is great for those learning Englisish as well as certffied word nerds. Very well researched and presented in very entertaining way (be ready for puns and word play). I am asstounded by the level of depth and nuance covered when discussing word roots and origins. I really enjoyed his episode on the the NATO phonetic alphabet (or more correctly, the NATO spelling alaphabet).

Rob Kenny 's Dad How Do I? answers questions that many people have. How do you shave? How do you change a car tire? Jump start a car? Many people grew up without a father figure or parent that is handy and knows how to fix things. This site covers activities that many people often feel embarassed about not knowing how to accomplish. Rob covers these topics in a non-condescending and friendly manner. Great guy and great channel!

Scott Wadsworth 's Essential Craftsman channel is a delight. He gently walks through a variety of projects with great advice. He covers a wide range of topics from "how to use a shovel" to "working with cement." He explains the proper names for tools and how to safely and effectively use them. With his relaxing narration, he is like a "universal grandpa." I really enjoy his videos when unwinding at the end of the day.