Publications
May 11, 2024
Weekly Report 24-21
• ANOTHER SUMMER OF ‘PROTESTS’ LOOKS INEVITABLE. Beyond the overwhelming generational divide about strategic direction for American culture, economy, ‘equity’ versus equality of opportunity, and Biden vs Trump personality impacts, is the degree to which America should be involved in foreign affairs. But “it is a mistake both to view the current campus protests as... Continue
April 29, 2024
Weekly Report 24-19
EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP IS THE SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT FACTOR IN BUSINESS SUCCESS. A McKinsey survey of nearly 190 thousand workers in 80 diverse organizations found that four core leadership behaviors explained nearly 90% of the variance between strong and weak companies. They are: (1) A consistent process for gathering & analyzing information that precedes effective decision-making;... Continue
April 20, 2024
Weekly Report 24-18
GEN Z PRIORITIES AND CHALLENGES NOW CRITICALLY IMPACT STRUCTURE, RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION for most companies. Latest workplace survey by EduBirdie found that key priorities and most important facets of Gen Z employment are: (1) Meaningful Work which makes a positive impact; (2) Over half prioritize Financial Stability; (3) Family & Relationships are top priorities for... Continue
April 14, 2024
Weekly Report 24-17
MEDIA AND POLITICIANS LOVE TO CITE CRIME DATA, BUT STATISTICS ARE FAR FROM ACCURATE. While 60% of registered voters say violent crime is very important in their voting decisions (according to Pew Research), the inability or refusal of law enforcement agencies to submit data to the FBI has resulted in a “distorted picture of crime... Continue
April 6, 2024