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You will be entertained, enlightened, enriched, and energized by the wisdom and frankness of Paul and Paulette, an archetypal couple participating in a national opinion poll panel on citizenship. Believing they are Average Americans, Paul and Paulette are committed to knowledgeably responding to a special set of survey questions from a non-partisan Think Tank, designed as a discussion guide to collect Americans’ views on pressing problems in the country in 2024. 

The survey questions specifically touch upon 16 critical topic areas, including Inflation, Healthcare, Drug Addiction, Violent Crime, Federal Budget Deficits, Climate Change, Racism, Terrorism, Unemployment, and more. 

However, the “Stars of the Show” are the 114 Tough Questions that Paul and Paulette unknowingly generate while consciously suppressing the subconscious thoughts that often control our lives. This unique set of Tough Questions is inherently intertwined with each of the 16 topic areas. The author believes that authentic and non-partisan answers to these Tough Questions can help shed light on the broader issues, providing the attention needed to drive a more realistic perspective on what’s best for the country and fostering national unity as a whole. 

The Conscious Citizen is a book you will read, never forget, and eagerly share with family, friends, and neighbors.

A Journey In Citizenship and The Tough Questions serves as a uniquely designed discussion guide and companion to the master publication, The Conscious Citizen: The Tough Questions The Average American Should Be Asking. 

This discussion guide is intended for those who are reading or have already read the master book, enhancing their understanding of how to effectively contribute as conscious citizens within America's Democratic Republic. To fully benefit from its insights, it is best to begin by reading "The Tough Questions The Average American Should Be Asking." 

Afterward, you should utilize the discussion guide to jot down any shifts in your perspective regarding how significant each of the sixteen topic areas is, especially after engaging with The Conscious Citizen. This exercise can also be conducted in a neighborhood gathering or within a small facilitated group during a sponsored training session. 

Regardless of the approach, keep in mind that the goal is to review the tough questions and to discuss the critical thinking processes employed by the protagonists, Paul and Paulette, as outlined in The Conscious Citizen, which informed their survey responses. 

It's important to emphasize that the objective is not to reach any consensus in group settings but rather to understand the thought processes involved. The sixteen topic areas highlighted in this discussion guide were identified by the Pew Research Center, a respected national think tank, as the major "problems" facing America as of July 2024, just months before the U.S. Presidential Election. 

By taking the time to consciously engage with and respond to each of the 114 tough questions presented in The Conscious Citizen, you will deepen your understanding of citizenship and the challenges we face.

Earl is an accomplished corporate executive, leadership development coach, lecturer, and author known for addressing tough questions in his discussions on leadership and corporate governance. He has held senior technical and leadership positions within Fortune 100, mid-market, and venture companies, including Honeywell, Inc., Motorola, Inc., The Reynolds and Reynolds Company, and Wells Fargo Bank. Earl is the former President, COO, and CEO of the high-tech start-up, MedContrax, Inc.

Earl earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, with honors, from Tennessee State University and graduated from Arizona State University with a Master of Science degree in Engineering. Additionally, he served as an Adjunct Professor of Management at the Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University, where he facilitated discussions around citizenship in the corporate world.

He has also completed graduate studies at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business, the Sloan School of Management at MIT, and the Center for Creative Leadership.

Combined, Earl and his wife of 42 years and writing partner, Charlotte D. Grant-Cobb, PhD, have published fifteen books, including several discussion guides, and over 100 articles that tackle various tough questions related to management and leadership.