Education is business, and business means education. Therefore, the two entities are affected by the following questions:What is considered true leadership and teamwork?What type of teaching style and method is appropriate?What is considered effective learning?What is emotional intelligence and how can it be utilized?Is professional development and training useful and why is it important?In Dr. Glenn’s latest book, Academic & Business Gumbo, one is taken on an academic and business excursion into the importance of true leadership and teamwork which he has acquired from his diverse background and education in sport, the military (United States Marines), and academia (K-12-postsecondary), as an educator and administrator in both the private and public-school sectors and in the realm of entertainment. Along with a thorough explanation of teamwork and leadership, this book provides a detailed map of experience and instruction in reference to teaching styles and methods, interactional progression and repetitious learning, emotional intelligence, and professional development and training, supported by perspectives from others in these various fields.