Washington Insights – July 2022
At the intersection of Washington and the business community […]
Washington Insights – June 2022
At the intersection of Washington and the business community […]
Washington Insights – May 2022
At the intersection of Washington and the business community […]
Washington Insights – April 2022
At the intersection of Washington and the business community […]
Washington Insights – March 2022
At the intersection of Washington and the business community […]
Authentic Communications & Public Affairs Strategic Thinking
Very smart and effective -- as you'd expect from Apple -- communications and regulatory approach. Privacy protection is coming, best to help shape it than be shaped by it. Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook [...]
The Immense Value of Reputation
It takes a lot to build a brand with the strength and duration of Warren Buffett's. It takes time, continuous cultivation, and proven results. Slow and steady wins this race. In October 2008, in [...]
Elon Musk on 60 Minutes
Generally speaking, it's never a good idea to attack your regulator -- repeatedly. Hard to see how this ends well. Elon Musk tells 60 Minutes he doesn't respect the Securities and Exchange Commission, but [...]
The Five Most Common Mistakes Of Board Directors
Clear, concise communication is hard – especially the ability to articulate strategy crisply. Keep the word count low, and the communication direct. Often, the more you talk, the less you have to say. Forbes: [...]
This Unforgettable Story of a Southwest Pilot’s Response to a Late, Frazzled Passenger Is a Master Class in Leadership
The value of a strong corporate reputation – for internal and external stakeholders. Before I point out a leadership trait I find glaringly missing, context for this story is important. I need to turn [...]