Are You Liable to be Liable?
One of the most underappreciated innovations in the history of the business was the introduction of the limited liability corporation. Prior to its emergence in the 1600’s, anyone starting a business could lose not only their investment but be held personally responsible for ALL the debts of the corporation. In those days, many failed entrepreneurs and […]
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 […]
For Our Friends Outside the C-Level Family
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Econ Recon:
The “Fitch Fizzle”: In his latest “Fed Watch”, economist Brian Beaulieu suggests that the recent downgrade by Fitch has turned out to be a “fizzle”. His take on the recent inflation numbers and that inverse yield curve are worth listening to as well. Something to “Fitch” About: The recent Fitch downgrade is not the real story […]
A New Core Competency
Many managers and employees are wondering how AI will impact their work lives. Harvard Business School Professor Karim Lakhani, who focuses on workplace technology, thinks that AI will be soon a required universal core competency. In a short article and accompanying video he says that there is good news for those worried about AI but warns […]
Mr. Hershey’s Neighborhood
Hershey and chocolate are as inextricably linked as any brand can be to its underlying product, Established in 1886, the Hershey Company is an enduring American success story not only of innovation, growth, and success but of a man who practiced philanthropy and enlightened employee practices long before they became commonplace.. Anyone who has the dream […]
Myth of the Lead Dog
Ever heard the old aphorism “If you’re not the lead dog, the view never changes”? We usually hear this when being coached or encouraged to be leaders….but if true you must wonder how the followers must feel. Vistage Speaker Don Schmincke challenges this advice both in terms of how sled dogs, both the lead and followers, […]
“Islands of Profit (In a Aea of Red Ink)”
If there’s a recession coming, one way to get survive and thrive is to cut costs. But maybe a better way is to focus on “profit improvement” and not just cost cutting What’s the difference? You can find out in one of the best books on this topic by Cost Reduction Lecturer at MIT, Jonathan Byrnes: “Islands of Profit […]
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 […]
For Our Friends Outside the C-Level Family
These webinars from Vistage Research are available to Vistage Members and Non-members alike.Cutting-Edge Decision-Making Resources from Vistage ResearchEvents open to Members and non-Members
