Just a couple of months ago Aimer Haiti and I met with Agronome Noel (“Agronomist Noel”), one of Haiti’s leading agronomists. You cannot imagine the determination and drive that this man and his wife have for their country and the need to rebuild the agricultural industry. We dreamt of the possibilities sitting around the table…read more
Rebuilding Haiti – A Unified Strategy
Monday, January 18th, 2010
When you see the level of response from the US and nations around the world to the tragic earthquake that rocked Haiti only a few days ago, it is hard not to feel proud of the quality of global citizenship displayed by so many. Individuals and organizations have been sent to help with security, medical…read more
Is Less Risk Really the Best Business Strategy?
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009
Was it really the amount of risk taken in the past few years that triggered the financial crisis, or might it be the type of risks taken that are the real culprits? Perhaps, a simple case of too many eggs in one basket for too long? Yes, banks kept piling on debt securities from residential…read more
The Business Whisperer
Tuesday, September 15th, 2009
I am a huge animal lover with horses and dogs at the top of my list. I grew up riding horses and my family currently includes a 9-year-old Golden Retriever and a 10-month-old, 85-pound Alaskan Malamute. As you can imagine, The Horse Whisperer is one of my favorite movies. Horses AND Robert Redford . ….read more
The Courage of a New Perspective
Monday, August 31st, 2009
I found a article from Time Magazine, dated July 25, 1969 titled, ESSAY: ON COURAGE IN THE LUNAR AGE. The opening paragraph says: “ “COURAGE leads starward; fear toward death”, wrote Seneca. Man needs courage simply to live in spite of knowing that he must die. He needs it to live richly – to take…read more
