Three years ago, I began teaching a course on Warren Buffett at the Washington University in St. Louis Lifelong Learning Institute. From day one, he has enthusiastically supported the course. He and I have regularly exchanged emails regarding the course. In January 2007, at his invitation, I traveled to Omaha and met him at his office. As busy as he is, he has always had time for me.

This blog will be about his wisdom, his ideas and his philosophy of life, including:

-The Berkshire Hathaway model of managing a business, large or small, employing his unconventional and “old fashioned” business management principles and practices (in Buffett’s words, “simple, old and few”). When you strip it all away, effective business management, the Warren Buffett way, is remarkably obvious and simple, and

-Using common sense, acquiring wisdom every day, having a passion for work and having fun and a sense of humor.

Can all of this be learned from one man? YES! There are some people who are simply so unique, so very special, that no words can do them justice. Buffett’s genius is his character. His integrity is unsurpassed. His patience, discipline and rationality are extraordinary. In the words of Charlie Rose, “It is his passion for his company, passion for his friends, passion for his work and a passion for living life. This is a man who has fun.”

Topics to be regularly covered will include:

• Shareholders as Partners
• Corporate Culture
• Communication
• Executive Behavior
• Executive Compensation
• Management Principles,Practices, and Mistakes
• Life Choices
• Stories and Humor
• Investing
• Charlie Munger
• Ben Franklin

I look forward to hearing from you.