Ashland alumnus, Christopher Eddy `86, a retired Brigadier General in the Air Force Reserves & retiree from the FBI, just published his second book, The Hidden Secrets of Leadership Found in Song Lyrics: How the greatest songs of all time can teach you how to be a better leader! “I received great feedback from my first book which used movie quotes and tied them to leadership principles and some friends asked me to do the same with song lyrics,” General Eddy said. “This book covers decades of everyone’s favorite songs across all genres: rock, hip hop, rap, oldies, and pop.” General Eddy noted the opportunities he had to serve with senior government and business leaders tied his love for songs and passion for leadership together. “After 30+ years with the Air Force and FBI, I spent a lot of time with leaders who personified service before self-excellence and integrity and I wanted to be able to explain that to a wide audience without getting into the theoretical realm of leadership. I remember reading books on leadership dealing with corporations, motorcycle maintenance, and even the Bible. Tying song lyrics into leadership seemed like a great way to communicate my experiences throughout the years.” Through this book, you’ll be able to see how great artists like Prince, the Beatles, Bob Marley, and Jay-Z sprinkle leadership clues throughout their songs. General Eddy has been a South Florida resident for over 20 years. He majored in Broadcast Sales and Station Management at Ashland University and also obtained two Masters’s Degrees and a Ph.D. in leadership. In addition to his 30+ year career in the U.S. Intelligence Community, he also serves as an adjunct professor at several noted universities teaching national security intelligence, foreign policy, and leadership principles to future leaders. He is a City Commissioner in Weston, FL, and is also a Congressional candidate for the 2024 election. He is lucky to have his wife, Anne, and their two children in his life. They live happily and listen to plenty of music in Weston, Florida.
