Bøger af Jim Schnell

Case study applications within theological frameworks offer opportunity to better understand theological phenomena in natural settings. Such theological phenomena can manifest themselves in unique ways when observed in applied environments. This book offers a collection of such case studies that illustrate the relevance of theological variables. Some of these case studies are fairly explicit while others are more abstract. Taken together they exemplify how such case studies have relevance for the environments involved and in augmenting the body of knowledge we have about the ramifications associated with theology. It is an evolving relevance that has association with the organizational, group and interpersonal levels.

Notions of spirituality in contrast with religion in American society are gaining relevance. They generally grow in significance when they can be recognized in applied environments. This book offers a collection of applications that illustrate the relevance of spiritual perspectives in applied environments. Some of these applications are fairly explicit while others are more abstract. Taken together they exemplify how such applications have relevance for the environments involved and in augmenting the body of knowledge we have about the ramifications associated with spirituality. It is an evolving relevance that has association with organizational, group and interpersonal levels.

This book details the progression of Lyman F. (Fred) Schnell from rural farm boy to student at Ohio State University to decorated naval aviator to innovator/pilot in the beginnings of corporate aviation. This includes focus on U.S. Navy Lieutenant Schnell during service in the South Pacific & China during World War II and corporate pilot Schnell during his 30 years as Chief Pilot for Abbott Laboratories & subsidiaries. This back cover photo features his war time era service (upper left) and early years as a corporate pilot flying a Beechcraft Bonanza--Fred stands on the wing by the door and Dick Ross (Abbott Laboratories Board of Directors) stands foreground.

NOTES TO BRIAN: ON COMING OF AGE IN THE NEW MILLENNIUM offers a sociological interpretation of the evolution of an American boy between 1999-2017. It highlights his progression from birth, through early childhood & adolescence, and into adulthood. It celebrates the meaning of life's daily routines by providing context for what they represent within the larger panorama of living. The reader can follow Brian's development with the understanding that Brian's story captures a point in time within American culture. That point in time reflects the blessings, challenges, celebrations, heartaches, anger, & frustrations inherit in the loving relationship between father and son. It unblinkingly addresses the wide range of emotions associated with family relations, socioeconomic class, peer influences, spirituality, maturation, social indoctrination, divorce, materialism and what it means to be human. It offers lessons from the past, insights about the present and hope for the future.

This report provides cultural framing for the 20th century Schnell family of Gahanna (Columbus), Ohio in the United States. A historical context is detailed whereby elements and dynamics associated with family life are conveyed. A wide range of variables, associated with family life of that period, are listed and illustrated. The reader can see how a period in time is captured and, from this depiction, gain an understanding for how the evolving American culture offers a myriad of sociological factors for consideration having to do with various social institutions. Such social institutions include, but are not limited to, the family, church, education, community, politics, death, marriage, gender roles, sexuality and, ultimately, what it means to be human. During the period of analysis, the community of Gahanna, Ohio evolves from isolated small town to thriving suburb of Columbus. This evolution played out in similar fashion, with other small towns, across the United States during the 20th century. The life of the author is used as illustration for representative reporting.

This book addresses the operationalization of culture in U.S. military intelligence. It draws from the expertise developed by Dr. Jim Schnell¿s 35 years in the military intelligence community, most notably serving as a HUMINT officer in the U.S. Defense Attache System (retiring at the rank of Colonel) and as the Lead Social Scientist, U.S. Army Culture & Foreign Language Office (as a civilian). This practitioner experience is enhanced via his theoretical background in civilian higher education. Schnell¿s Ph.D. (Ohio University, 1982) in human communication processes and relevant scholarly publications, focusing on cross-cultural relations, provide ample context for analyzing U.S. military intelligence operations. His work as a Fulbright Scholar and multiple fellowships at the East-West Center (Honolulu) has served to cultivate insights relevant for the civilian academic community and military intelligence professionals. He has held teaching posts at Beijing Jiaotong University, Ohio State University, Royal University of Phnom Penh, University of Cincinnati and Ohio Dominican University.

This book addresses U.S. Army cultural foundations that will impact future military intelligence planning. It draws from the expertise developed by Dr. Jim Schnell¿s 35 years in the military intelligence community, most notably serving as a HUMINT officer in China under the auspices of his Assistant Air Attache assignment in Beijing. This practitioner experience is enhanced via his theoretical background in civilian higher education. Schnell¿s Ph.D. (Ohio University, 1982) in human communication processes and relevant scholarly publications, focusing on China and cross-cultural relations, provide ample context for analyzing future intelligence operations. His work as a Fulbright Scholar and multiple fellowships at the East-West Center (Honolulu) has served to cultivate insights relevant for the civilian academic community and military intelligence professionals. Schnell's 20-plus trips to China have helped keep his perspective current. He has held teaching posts at Beijing Jiaotong University, Ohio State University, Royal University of Phnom Penh, University of Cincinnati and Ohio Dominican University.

U.S. corporations lose billions of dollars worth of technological innovation each year to China. On average, the FBI opens a new China related counterintelligence investigation every 12 hours. There are over 2,000 such investigations underway. One such case focused on Yanjun Xu, an alleged officer in the Chinese MSS (Ministry of State Security) intelligence apparatus. He was accused of seeking to steal General Electric/Aviation jet engine technology. A unique feature of his case is that it he allegedly did so without ever setting foot in the United States. During the investigation the FBI lured Xu to Belgium in 2018 and he was extradited to the U.S. In October, 2021 he was convicted of two counts of conspiring and attempting to commit economic espionage. Xu was also convicted of conspiracy to commit trade secret theft and two counts of attempted theft of trade secrets. He was defended by the Taft Law Firm in Cincinnati, Ohio. Jim Schnell was hired by the Taft Law Firm to serve as a litigation consultant in the case and this affords him the opportunity to share relevant cultural variables associated with the case without revelation of confidential information.

This book addresses interpersonal communication skills within HUMINT (Human Source Collection Intelligence). It draws from the expertise developed by Dr. Jim Schnell¿s 35 years in the military intelligence community, most notably serving as a HUMINT officer in China under the auspices of his Assistant Air Attache assignment in Beijing. This practitioner experience is enhanced via his theoretical background in civilian higher education. Schnell¿s Ph.D. (Ohio University, 1982) in human communication processes and relevant scholarly publications, focusing on cross-cultural communication, provide ample context for analyzing HUMINT operations. His work as a Fulbright Scholar and multiple fellowships at the East-West Center (Honolulu) have served to cultivate insights relevant for the civilian academic community and military intelligence professionals. He has held teaching posts at Ohio State University, Royal University of Phnom Penh, University of Cincinnati, Joint Special Operations University, Miami University, Beijing Jiaotong University and Ohio Dominican University.