"Asking Gary Brinderson to intervene in the HEC Paris MBA was one of the best decisions I made as the Dean of HEC Paris. The students were fascinated by this program, 'TEC on Campus'. After reading this book, I better understood why: the messages are profound, but at the same time Gary's poetry envelops them with elegance; and then...the central theme is the place of Love in the life of each of us! This is a book that must be read!"
- RAMANANTSOA, Bernard, Dean Emeritus HEC Paris, FRANCE
"Gary is as authentic and disarming as his collection of poems that serve as a life roadmap. I cannot express the amount of gratitude I have for Gary and his unselfishness. This collection allows a reader a brief and powerful view into the mind of an amazing person. Gary's ability to subtly hit you in the heart with his words and leave a positive impact is available in this collection, if you are ready for them.
In the evolving world of AI and technology, Gary's emotional intelligence is a superpower."
- David Knuff, PhD, Executive Leadership Team, EHL (#1 Hospitality Business School in the World)
"As a business dean for over twenty years, I've encountered literally thousands of 'volunteers' and few match Gary Brinderson. What is most important is the quality of outcomes associated with his commitment-Gary's investments of time, expertise, and resources truly change the lives of students. As I was reading (and re-reading) Sitting on a Rock, I could actually hear Gary's voice and sense his wisdom-something the students lucky enough to be a part of his program received as he imparted his 'Rules of the Road.' The poetry and prose in this volume will similarly speak to others as Gary shares from the head and the heart."
- Eric R. Spangenberg, PhD, Director, Center for Global Leadership, University of California
"This book is a remarkable inspiration for all the questions and challenges of life. Gary has been a role model for so many MBA students from around the world with his humble, caring, genuine and enriching rules of the road. I sat on a rock too thanks to him as we traveled many years learning together to meet our destiny with courage and dedication to others. As a poet I can only salute this collection of reflections that will help people grow to become better human beings."
- Valérie Gauthier, Associate Professor, HEC Paris, Former Dean MBA Program
