Crucibles: History’s Most Formidable Rites of Passage

＂An exploration of the initiation rituals of fourteen elite groups, both historical and contemporary, providing a roadmap for modern organizations to better themselves by implementing and managing their own rigorous portal processes＂--

J. Eric Smith is a retired nonprofit executive and former Naval Supply Corps Officer who maintains a vibrant freelance writing and management consultant career from his home in Sedona, Arizona.