by William James | Aug 24, 2025 | Blog, Books by William James, Memoir Reflections
I’m absolutely thrilled to share some exciting news with all of you today. My career memoir, “The Accidental Executive: Finding Purpose in Public Service” is officially available as an audiobook! Hearing my own story—the lessons learned, the...
by William James | Aug 11, 2025 | Author Insights, Behind the Book, Blog, Books by William James, New Releases
“Never attribute to maliciousness that which is attributable to ignorance.” — LtGen Carl G. O’Berry Some leadership lessons don’t come from textbooks or formal training—they’re etched into our memories, sometimes quite literally. In my memoir, The Accidental...
by William James | Aug 8, 2025 | Author Insights, Blog, Books, Books by William James, Memoir Reflections, New Releases
When I wrote “The Accidental Executive”, my goal was to share a story about discovering purpose and making an impact through public service. While memoirs about civil service may speak to a niche audience, this audience holds deep significance for me. Seeing the book...
by William James | Jul 7, 2025 | Author Insights, Blog, Books, Memoir Reflections
As we return from the Fourth of July holiday, a different kind of firework display continues to erupt across the federal civil service. Many civil servants are grappling with what “work” really means today. The headlines tell a story of profound change and often,...
by William James | Jul 5, 2025 | Author Insights, Behind the Book, Blog, New Releases
Hello, and welcome! I’m William James, author of the upcoming memoir The Accidental Executive: Finding Purpose in Public Service. You might be wondering: What exactly is an “Accidental Executive”? And why am I writing about it? Well, if you’ve ever found your career...