Econ Recon: “Mixed Signals”
Fed Watch: ITR’s Brian Beaulieu focuses on a pause by the Fed, a change in the employment market and swing in corporate profits that you might want to learn more. Check out his most recent Fed Watch! Another post by Mr. Beaulieu, Mixed Signals, is also worth your time. Jobs and Productivity: Economist Brian Wesbury is concerned about both and […]
The New Velocity
Velocity is a term from physics that describes speed and direction. More recently, it’s been used to describe the “seller’s market” for talent. Vistage Research has published a new report that addresses this “Workforce Velocity”; specifically, the speed at which the War for Talent is being waged. “To help CEOs address the important issue of retention, […]
A Mission/Vision Punchlist
Companies should have mission and vision statements if for no other reason than to know what NOT to do. Creating these important statements can be very challenging. But once you do, are they sound? Will they really help you in guiding your company? Strategy consultant Jeroen Kraaijenbrink in a recent LinkedIn Post offers a handy checklist and flowchart that […]
Small BIGS
Dr. Robert Cialdini is perhaps the leading authority in the world on how we influence others and are influenced by them. His book, Influence, The Psychology of Persuasion should be required for all managers and executives. Dr. Cialdini talks about Small Bigs: a small change the delivers big results. Check out his three-minute video on “Decision Triggers” in which shares the example of […]
Gutenberg 2.0 at 30
Guess who turned 30 a few weeks ago? If you’re reading this newsletter, it’s because of the “world wide web” (that’s what the “www” in front of your website’s URL means, in case you didn’t’ know) that was introduced to the world in the Spring of 1993. Tim Berners-Lee in 1993 was a physicist at CERN, the giant […]
Butterflies and Charlatans
The late, great Peter Drucker once remarked that people who call themselves “gurus” do so because they can’t spell “charlatan.” Vistage speaker Don Schminkce suggests you be aware of one symptom of what he calls “Charlatitis: An inflammatory condition that infects ordinary people causing them to believe they possess genuine knowledge. To wit: the “Butterfly Effect”. This […]
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 […]
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
Econ Recon: “Discount the Happy Talk”
Fed Watch: ITR Economics CEO Brian Beaulieu’s Weekly “Fed Watch” offers a 5-minute look at the reality of retail sales, GDP, and labor costs for 2024. ITR Economics Director Grace Shatz helps you look at margin squeeze and what to do about it. “Discount the Happy Talk”: Economist Brian Wesbury looks that Friday’s strong labor report and stock market surge. While a long […]
Work from Home (Wherever that is)
One of the pandemic’s most significant effects was establishing work from home (“WFH”) as a permanent factor in recruiting, hiring, and running a company. But the impact is not limited to where you work, but where you and your employees live. Check out this executive summary of the “Rise and Fall of American Cities During Covid.” Your […]
