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
“Austrian or Keynesian”
John Maynard Keynes – Ludwig von Mises We keep waiting for the recession. Where is it? Economist Brian Wesbury advises that we think about recessions two ways: We can be “Austrians”(see “Ludwig von Mises”) or “Keynesians” (see “John Maynard Keynes”) Which one are you? It’s important because as Dr. Wesbury says “Not all Recession Theories Make Sense.”
Econ Recon: “Good News for the Home Team”
ITR’s Brian Beaulieu’s most recent Fed Watch shares some “good news for the home team” with a thoughtful assessment of what the Fitch downgrade of US debt means and some indications that the Fed may be moderating its push on interest rates.
AI and the Life of Work: The Long and Short of It
In my opinion, the economy in large measure is driven by what we can do (technology and productivity) and what we believe (expectations), and they can be self-reinforcing. The rise of Artificial Intelligence has created a wide range of expectations about the automation of work and the impact on productivity, which is not only about how […]
Fumbled Empathy
President Theodore Roosevelt’s famous remark that “Nobody cares how much you know until they know how much you care,” can serve as great description of empathy. But even when well intentioned, it’s a skill that needs awareness and some practice, especially in the sales process. It’s easy to come off as less then empathetic when we fail to appreciate […]
