I sense that a lot of people are waiting for the next shoe to drop on the economy. They fear that some event will happen and drive the economy downward, or perhaps downward at a still faster rate. It's a form of pessimism that is uniquely its own. I believe that such a shoe will come from one of two sources, both of which are east moving west. One will be in the Middle East, likely involving … [Read more...]
30 Months Later: I Stood In The Great Recession And Talked About The Great Depression
August 21, 2011 by
Two and one-half years ago, the Indiana Historical Society invited me to be the keynote speaker at a "corporate summit." Then, in early 2009, we were in the depths of what people had begun to call the Great Recession. I looked back at the presentation and recalled I made a couple of points that stand up well in August 2011. First, I said the death of capitalism was greatly exaggerated. That is … [Read more...]
Putting Together A New Session For Small Groups: Leadership and the Economic FallbackPutting Together A New Session For Small Groups: Leadership and the Economic Fallback
June 21, 2011 by
I'm designing a new session for my "Leadership Now Seminars." You may recall that these are done for small groups comprised of individuals from various backgrounds and organizations. The size limit is typically 6 to 8 people. The session length is approximately two-and-a-half to three hours. The new topic will be leadership in an economic fallback, such as the one we're currently experiencing. … [Read more...]
The Action of Thought
April 28, 2011 by
See if any of this sounds like you or someone you know. I'm sharing this business story about myself because it might be helpful. One of the biggest things that's changed for my business is how my clients, actual or prospective, define the future. Prior to the Great Recession, I often had engagements scheduled eight, ten, or twelve months in advance. After the Great Recession, not so much. It's … [Read more...]
