Publications
November 27, 2015
Weekly Report 15-47
“A LOT OF WHAT PASSES FOR AIRPORT ‘SECURITY’ IS MORE THEATRICAL THAN REAL… essentially a performance to reassure passengers… but there are legitimate doubts about how much the kind of security currently inflicted on passengers really contributes to their safety.” It’s been nearly a decade since anyone was apprehended trying to get liquids or shoe-bombs... Continue
November 14, 2015
Weekly Report 15-46
MOST OF TODAY’S BIGGEST COMPANIES “LEVERAGED EXISTING ASSETS TO CONQUER NEW, HIGH GROWTH MARKETS” previously served by others who never saw it coming: Google – expanding from internet search to mobile phones; Amazon – a bookseller now leading digital content distribution; Netflix – from mailing DVDs to video streaming and entertainment content: Uber – a... Continue
November 7, 2015
Weekly Report 15-45
• WHEN A KEY EMPLOYEE QUITS, SUCCESSFUL LEADERS VIEW THE CHALLENGE AS AN OPPORTUNITY. Surprisingly often, roles and tasks can be realigned among other employees who appreciate new challenge; sometimes outsourcing is a realistic and even cost-effective solution. Critically important steps, however, are (1) to promptly let the team know the “straight story” including perceived... Continue
October 31, 2015
Weekly Report 15-44
BABY-BOOMER OWNERS ARE NOT EXITING THEIR BUSINESSES, despite predictions of retirement by now. Their hesitation stems from concern over what to do once that happens, too low a Valuation due to absence of recovery from the recession and, in many cases, “younger family members just not interested in taking the reins – which complicates succession... Continue
October 24, 2015