Stolen Apples
You may recall that last year I shared a post from Vistage IT Security Speaker Mike Foster who warned us: “Imagine this: You’re waiting for a friend, texting them on your iPhone, unaware that a thief is watching you enter your passcode. Moments later, your phone is stolen. In an instant, your Apple life, including Apple […]
Reverse Ageism: Another Opinion
Last week I shared an article by Suzanne Lukas Reverse Ageism: why do companies avoid Gen Z Workers.” After posting it, I reached out to Vistage’s premier speaker on “generational issues”, Dr. Gustavo Grodnitzky for a second opinion. Dr. Gustavo offers his take on the question and asks Generations are not what they used to be. Or are they? […]
The Corporate Transparency Act
It wouldn’t be a new year without some new regulations from the Federal Government. This year all executives should be aware of the Corporate Transparency Act. J.D. Maher of Archford Capital Strategies (and member of my Advanancing Leaders Group 7622 sent) me the following recap and accompanying link that explains the act, who it applies […]
Charlie’s Checklist
Charlie MungerCo-Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway1924-2023 It’s been said that the purpose of education is not to teach us what to think, but how to think. If a successful life is any indication that one has mastered the art of critical thinking, I nominate the recently deceased Charlie Munger of Berkshire Hathaway for a lifetime achievement […]
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Econ Recon
When, Not If: In this week’s edition of FedWatch from ITR’s Brian Beaulieu, he suggests that the question about interest rates is about when, not it they’ll come down. Check out his six minute analysis of the five reasons behind his prediction. 1. Retail sales (not as strong as it looks)2. Industrial Production and manufacturing (not as […]
The Story About Stories
Much has been made about the importance of stories in communicating to employees, capital sources and other stakeholders. Of course, stories have always been important; the only new aspect of this is an awareness of how stories can be used and a deeper understanding of their elements. One of the best marketing blogs is written by Seth […]
The Colonel Sanders Plan (60 is the new 30)
And while we’re on the subject of generations…It’s been said in recent years that “80 is the new 60”, reflecting how better medical care and personal health consciousness is extending our useful lives. This has implication not only for on extended retirements but on extended work lives for Boomers and some even starting new businesses. […]
Don’t Trust Anyone UNDER 30?
In the late 1960s and early 1970s, the then young baby boomers challenged their elders’ authority with their generation’s rallying cry, “Don’t trust anybody over 30.” According to a recent survey, many of those same Boomers who are now running corporate America are increasingly saying “Don’t trust anyone under 30!”. Suzanne Lucas, also known as the “Evil HR Lady,” offers a provoking […]
The Compliment Sandwich
It’s often said, correctly that feedback is a gift. The problem according to Adam Grant of the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business is that it’s often not wrapped very well. A short post on his “Granted” blog illustrates the point with some great feedback on feedback: specifically, that unless we’re careful, what we say is not […]
