HOW CAN WE HELP OUR FAMILIES LEARN TO COPE AND SURVIVE LIFE’S CHALLENGES?
Following is an excerpt from my book “Connecting Peace, Purpose & Prosperity”. I dedicated it to my family and told stories of how I learned various things that they would relate to. The subject is becoming more and more timely all the time. I would bet that many parents, grandparents or others have stories to share [...]
HOW DO POLITICIANS MANAGE TO HAVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH OPPONENTS?
I am somewhat of a political junky and marvel at how hard the political opponents are on each other. I often wonder how they can ever talk to each other after the nasty they things they say about each other. I know of two stories about this that are very interesting to me. First, Orrin Hatch and [...]
DO WE WANT OUR GOVERNMENT IN THE VENTURE CAPITAL BUSINESS? CAN WE AFFORD IT?
ARE VENTURE CAPITALISTS GREEDY? That is what they say, some even call them vulture capitalists! Well, I’m sure some are and some aren’t like in any business. But in he case of VC’s is there good reason to be “greedy”? I was in the venture capital business for four years and learned a lot about [...]
“WORKERS” IS THAT A GOOD TERM?
Whenever I hear the term “workers” I get a little angry. Not really angry, just a little! The reason is that I do not think that word does any good for us. When I hear it, I think of slavery, insignificant duties, and yes, the proletariat. It also seems to demean folks other than themselves, IE [...]
IS GOVERNMENT HELPING OR HINDERING BANK LENDING?
I don’t have a scientific survey to back this up. I wish someone would, it could tell us a lot. I do talk with lenders who are well connected to the loan markets. The biggest issue I hear about is the fear the banks have of the regulators, FCID, Fed examiners, State and who knows [...]
SOME ADVICE FOR COLLEGE BOUND KIDS……. OR THEIR PARENTS WHO PAY THE BILL!
Several years ago my daughter called me from her first year in college with a question: “Dad, they want me to declare a major, what should I do?” I asked her what she was interested in and she replied that she didn’t know! I guess that is understandable looking back, even though I was a [...]
BUSINESS TURNAROUNDS, ARE THEY DIFFERENT FROM THE USA TURNAROUND?
I’ve been thinking again! I don’t claim to have all the answers, but as a country boy do have a bunch of observations and questions! I’ve been around businesses in distress for over 30 years, having financed them, coached them and procured financing for their turnaround plan. Some make it; some don’t. I liked working [...]
OBAMA: A LOST AND INEFFECTIVE LEADER Stephen L. Bakke – August 4, 2011
For more of Steve Bakke’s reports see his web site: http://home.comcast.net/~steve_bakke/site/ Steve is a freind of mine who will get you thinking! OBAMA: A LOST AND INEFFECTIVE LEADER Stephen L. Bakke – August 4, 2011 Obama’s Running Commentary The jury is out on the success or failure of the debt and budget [...]
Have you had a personality test?
Jen Miller did a personality test for me several years ago. I have seen promotions for her services recently and dug mine out to show a friend. I think this is worthwhile for anyone building their brand for jobs, their own business, or just to know! I’d recommend Jen for anyone in this and other [...]
