Removing the Front Door
The first line of IT defense for many companies are the usernames and passwords employees use to access their companies’ IT systems; it’s akin to have a lock on the front door and an alarm system to advise you if it’s opened by someone not entitled to do so…You wouldn’t put a note on the […]
American Ingenuity for the Fourth
American ingenuity has been long and rightly celebrated for what it’s brought to us and how our freedom makes it possible. A timely example of same is how drones are being creatively used to replace fireworks this Fourth of July. Fireworks have been impacted by supply chain and transportation issues, making them significantly more expensive this […]
Large is Temporary
Many CEOs are captivated by the annual lists of the largest companies. As interesting as the rankings may be in any given year, what’s really edifying, and sobering, is how the rankings change over time. The American Business History Center (ABHC) publishes “Largest Companies Charts” and updates them annually. What is interesting (and perhaps a little disturbing) […]
Small is Beautiful (Again)
Boomers will remember a popular book from the 70’s titled “Small is Beautiful” that took to task the well-intentioned mega-projects of that time that did not produce the intended benefits. Professor Roger Martin in his “Play to Win” blog offers an analogy to that theme that may help you look at your marketplace with fresh […]
The Other Kind of Independence
The Declaration of Independence’s most treasured words affirm that among our most “inalienable rights…are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.” For many, happiness to varying degrees requires financial independence as well. If you want to help the young people in your life (and perhaps yourself) achieve such independence, I suggest you share this ten-minute video […]
American Made
Yesterday was July 4th…the day we celebrate the signing of the Declaration of Independence; perhaps the most consequential document ever written. It made America possible, so let me ask you a question, my fellow Americans: Have you ever read it? After the fireworks are over and before the long weekend is gone, take five minutes (it’s a […]
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. I will feature […]
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Econ Recon: Horror in the Headlines; Respecting the Bear
Horror in the Headlines: A few years ago, someone started, with the best of intentions, a radio station that only reported good news. It quickly failed. We all like good news but it’s the bad news that gets our attention. ITR Economics CEO Brian Beaulieu looks back at some past economic and financial headlines that promised disasters that […]
