Publications
November 19, 2023
Weekly Report 23-59
CALIFORNIA WINS AGAIN: BOTTOM RANKING AS WORST OF ALL 5O STATES in “return on investment for taxpayers.” A Wallet Hub survey on quality of government services, including education/ health/ safety/ economy/ infrastructure, versus total state & local taxes paid by residents aged 18 & above, California ranked 35th in overall government services and 50th in... Continue
November 19, 2023
Weekly Report 23-58
STRATEGIC LEADERS ARE THOSE WHO CAN set goals, recognize the risks and tradeoffs, then invest time, talent & capital to create productivity, profitability and value. “Strategic leaders develop the ability to Think/ Plan/ and Do, by: (1) Understanding new and realistic approaches to solving challenges; (2) Willingness to ensure that use of resources aligns with... Continue
November 18, 2023
Weekly Report 23-56
OPTIMIZING BUSINESS GOALS REQUIRES A COMBINATION OF LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT qualities both in Strategy plus Execution skills. Management involves problem-solving discipline, in which planning, budgeting & process creates intended results; Leadership, in contrast, is about the embrace of change, innovation and inspiring people. Managers need to be mostly involved in operational activities and direct meetings... Continue
November 18, 2023
Weekly Report 23-57
CYBERSECURITY UPDATE: Since ChatGPT and other generative Artificial Intelligence programs have launched, malicious phishing emails have increased by more than 1,200% and text messages by nearly 30% in the past year. I. leveraging tools now help write “sophisticated, targeted Business Compromise and other phishing messages across email, mobile and browser channels, underscoring the urgency for... Continue
October 26, 2023