The Strange Story of QWERTY
We all want to create “switching cost” for the goods and services we offer; it’s a competitive advantage. Sometimes, switching cost is created unintentionally. To wit, the “QWERTY” layout on nearly every keyboard in existence. The original keyboard designed by the typewriter’s inventor, Christian Sholes, in 1867 had an intuitive alphabetically ordered keyboard, but it created problems […]
The New Entry Level
Technological innovation has always been disruptive in the short term to the economic fortunes of those whose jobs were eliminated by it. But usually, the resulting economic growth provided longer term opportunities for better jobs and higher pay. Will the same be true for young people in the wake of Artificial Intelligence….especially in entry level jobs […]
The Speech that Almost Wasn’t
Tomorrow (Monday, January 20) is Martin Luther King Day but maybe the more consequential date is August 28, 1963; the day that Dr. King gave what may be one of the most famous speeches ever delivered. Dr. King’s “I have a dream” speech riveted the country and energized the civil rights movement. However, it’s not well known […]
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:
Yet another Strong Job Report: The December employment report of 256,000 new jobs beat the consensus of 165,000 by over 50%. That’s good for the unemployment rate, but maybe not for interest rates. Learn more in the most recent edition of ITR Economics’ Fedwatch. 2025: The Payback Year? The predictions, economic and otherwise continue to roll in. […]
Signposts on Wisdom’s Trail
Peggy NoonanWSJ ColumnistSpeech Writer for President Ronald Reagan A new year may be the time for change, but before you decide what in your life needs to be altered, take a minute to ponder the things that shouldn’t. WSJ Columnist and Reagan White House Speech Writer Peggy Noonan offers a collection of thoughtful observations that are as […]
Are You a One Per Center?
The median income in the US is approximately $ 75,000…that’s 50% of the population above that number and 50% below. But do you know what it takes to be in the top 1% of income earners in your state? You may think it’s a way off from where you are. But maybe you’re closer than you […]
The Great Retraining
Artificial intelligence has been accessible to most of us for just over two years. As time passes, the view ahead may be coming into greater focus in terms of the threat of AI to employment. A short article from Chief Executive Magazine reviews projections for job disruption and what C-Level executives must do to accomplish what many of […]
Turning into Your Parents (Finally!)
Have you seen the wacky, fun Progressive Insurance company commercials about the “Parenta-Life” coach “Dr. Rick” helping Millennial “new homeowners who are turning into their parents?” Maybe they are, and in a good way! Those born between 1981 and 1996 have long complained about lagging their parents financially at the same age. But according to this short article […]
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 […]
