Econ Recon:
More on Energy: Last week I shared a one page recap on energy production in the United States from economist Brian Wesbury. One of my valued long term members, Doug Eisenhart, president of Cambridge Air Solutions suggested that I share the following video “Navigating the Challenges of a Dramatically Shifting Energy Landscape” which offers a deeper dive into the state of our […]
The Best Countries for Women
Women have made extraordinary gains in the past 50 years, and it seems likely will continue to do so. It is interesting that women now outnumber men on college campuses. In the US we pride ourselves, rightly so, on the fact that so many people from other nations want to immigrate here. But, maybe we should […]
Facing Reality 101
The bad news is that if you own Intel stock, you are no doubt aware of the challenges that that iconic processor maker Intel has been facing, especially considering AI and companies like Nvidia. It’s recently laid off 15% of its workforce, suspended dividends for the first time in 32 years and has lost 2/3 of its market value under […]
Nothing Succeeds Like Succession
A very popular cable series in recent years. “Succession” shares the drama around succession in a family business among its senior executives. Most companies’ succession issues are not so dramatic but are no less important if the event that a member of the senior executive team retires or becomes incapacitated. Equally important, however, for the continuity of […]
Ode to a Chicken Sandwich
In the eighteenth century, economist and philosopher Adam Smith wrote the groundbreaking economic treatise “The Wealth of Nations.” In it, he extolled the virtues of specialization calling it the one of the most important causes of productivity and economic progress resulting in goods and services costing far less than if we had to do everything ourselves. For an object […]
Best Blogs
I resource material for your “edification, enlightenment, and enjoyment” from many sources. I will continue to provide specific recommendations as above for the content I think is worthwhile. But if you don’t find anything to your liking above, check out this list of the best (in my opinion) blogs, websites etc. for the C-Level Executive from […]
Econ Recon:
A High Energy Country: Energy is the “sine qua non” of an economy. Without energy, work is not possible; without work, nothing is produced; without production, nothing is consumed. Energy production in recent years has become political with production advocates focused on more drilling, and environmentalists concerned about global warming. It may therefore surprise you to learn that […]
The 7-38-55 Rule, Properly Understood
Many communication courses stress the importance of the 7-38-55 rule. The rule, as it’s usually cited, states that “7 percent of communication is conveyed by our words, 38 percent comes via our tone of voice, and 55 percent comes through body language.” An article from Inc Magazine suggests that the rule may have been misapplied, but is still […]
15 Tech Trends
Before long, many companies will begin strategic planning for 2025. No matter the industry, technology considerations are strategic across the board. How well informed are you and your team in this area? McKinsey Technology Trends Outlook 2024 offers a broad overview of what business can expect, culminating in 15 Tech Trends that may impact your business. Each is presented […]
Selling in the Rain
Warren Buffett once remarked that “Only when the tide goes out do you learn who has been swimming naked.” Even a mediocre salesperson can do well in an expanding economy, but what about in a recession when the “tide goes out?” If you’re concerned about the coming recession and coaching your sales team to success when the sun […]
