The Challenges of Delivering “Shareholder Value”
In the Saturday, August 11, 2012, issue of The New York Times, op-ed columnist Joe Nocera wrote an insightful piece called “Down with Shareholder Value.” Nocera points out the obvious fact that the
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Helping Micro-businesses Through Donations
Recently, I had a pair of experiences that opened my eyes to a whole new set of opportunities for philanthropy as it relates to emerging markets. The first of these experiences took place
Transportation Financing - August 2008
The September 6 issue of The New York Times carried a lengthy article by reporters David Stout and Matthew Wald entitled “Highway Fund Shortfall May Halt Road Projects.” [https://www.nytimes.com/2008/
Availability of Electronic Communication Networks When We Need Them
This past week, I was on vacation, first at Martha’s Vineyard and then in Mashpee on Cape Cod. I have an I-Phone, which means that I have ATT cellular phone service, as
The Challenges of Staying on Top of the World as Leaders
I have been struck by the huge perception gaps between those in positions of decision-making authority and the broader population affected by their decisions. These gaps matter because leaders cannot make good decisions
Testimony To Transportation Strategy Board–September 18, 2008
I find a lot of the commentary on what we will have to do to achieve energy independence and to adjust to a time of scarcity to be misguided. Telling Americans they have