
Why Leadership and Civic Duty Start at Home
There is a distinct cultural fabric that holds communities together, particularly across the American Midwest. It is an unwritten code
A Memoir of Family, Discovery, Leadershiap, and the American Dream
Raised on an Iowa strawberry farm, Ben Furleigh shares an extraordinary journey through adoption, public service, manufacturing leadership, politics, family, and personal reinvention.
A collection of stories and a journey of discovery from growing up on a strawberry farm to meeting his birth family for the first time to serving three terms as city councilman in Clear Lake, Iowa – the American Pie town, to his 20 steps on how to retire at age 56 off a middle-class income.
To provide readers with content that will can help improve their lives or simply provide entertainment value concerning quality assurance, Lean manufacturing, city beautification efforts, strategic planning, political analysis, fitness, adoption, financial planning and cognitive improvement.
His is a story of sacrifices made for the betterment of his community and a lifelong goal in the pursuit of continuous improvement.
Values learned from the ground up, spending early years working and learning life lessons on the family farm.
Pursuing academic excellence and building the foundational knowledge for a future career.
A first-hand experience inside professional public service and government policy development.
Taking on executive roles to lead organizations, manage teams, and drive community service projects.
Decades of professional experience driving operations, innovation, and efficiency within the industry.
Stepping out to advocate for change, build community connections, and run an active public campaign.
Dedicated local leadership, managing city programs, and working closely to help the community grow.
A powerful personal milestone that uncovered deep family history and a life-changing new perspective.
Transitioning into a new era of life to share these unique stories, lessons, and experiences through writing.

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