SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Professional engineer and seasoned general manager of the internationally successful, family-run Zachry Construction Corporation, Bruce B. Cloud, Sr., inspired three generations of company leaders and their employees to reach for success as individuals and as a thriving company within the competitive construction market. In the new compilation of his posthumous short essays, "Notes from the Manager's Scratch Pad: Articles Written to the Employees of the Company" (published by AuthorHouse), edited by his son Bruce Cloud, Jr., Cloud, Sr. serves as the inspirational catalyst for a new generation of leaders facing a similar volatile business landscape.

Whether readers are involved in the nuts and bolts of the construction industry, general managers in any industry or simply readers seeking answers for how to improve their personal and professional lives, "Notes from the Manager's Scratch Pad" has something to offer. Cloud was known for emphasizing a company's strengths and capitalizing on its resources, encouraging each employee to visualize and realize their role in the company's success.

It has been said that Cloud had the intrinsic ability to communicate with every level of his organization, as well as the leadership of industry associations to which he devoted his time. In "Notes from the Manager's Scratch Pad," Cloud Jr., pays tribute to his father's skills and the articles that were written directly to the employees of his company, which speak to how Cloud inspired loyalty, citizenship, pride, humility and much more. Covering myriad topics, Cloud's articles define the fundamentals of business success while expounding upon the qualities that an individual must nurture in order to reach their personal goals. Titles such as "A Leader," "We the Company," "Energy Crisis," "Inflation," and "Know Yourself," aptly describe the insightful commentary within each article, which are just as relevant today as when he first penned them.

As the writer under his byline for Zachry Construction Corporation's internal news and safety magazine, Cloud could never have known the enduring quality of his work and how issues of government involvement, inflation and fuel prices would resurface 20 to 40 years later. The commitment and sincerity of his words is representative of the man that he was, the man who inspired a company to new heights by emphasizing teamwork and a unified vision. "Notes from the Manager's Scratch Pad" compiles these resilient messages for a new generation of managers and leaders, challenging them to combine innovative thought and action in order to achieve success for themselves and for their company.

Bruce B. Cloud, Sr., worked as a registered professional engineer for Zachry Construction Corporation, writing for the company magazine from 1965 - 1984 and again in 2005. He retired as a co-chairman of the board while remaining as a corporate consultant to the Zachry family. For more information, please visit: http://www.CloudCrafts.com.

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