A New Map for America, By PARAG KHANNA–
For those that believe that state, county and local boundaries are antiquated barriers, this may be real food for thought. It certainly would provide support to the concepts outlined in "The Metropolitan Revolution" by Bruce Katz and Jennifer Bradley. https://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/17/opinion/sunday/a-new-map-for-america.html?smid=fb-share&_r=0
The American Dream Seen Through Senior Eyes–by Ed Burghard, the Burghard Group
In this post, I share some data on how seniors feel about the degree to which they are achieving their American Dream. In this case, a 104 index should be read as “seniors feel 4 percentage points better than national average regarding the degree to which they are achieving this dimension of the American Dream.”... Continue Reading →
‘Majoring in a Professor’–By Scott Jaschik
"Why are some majors more popular than others with undergraduates? Is it the perception that they lead to good (well paying) jobs? Are certain fields naturally more attractive to new undergraduates? Will students respond to tuition incentives to pick (or bypass) some fields? Maybe it’s much more simple: Undergraduates are significantly more likely to major... Continue Reading →
In defence of hierarchy–Stephen C Angle, Kwame Anthony Appiah, Julian Baggini and others
Another great article from Aeon Magazine. You should take note of the academic background of each author. These individuals are not from the traditional ranks of management and leadership. I would suggest you take your time to read the entire essay. "As a society we have forgotten how to talk about the benefits of hierarchy,... Continue Reading →
How Many Jobs Can Governors Take Credit for Creating? Governors can affect their states’ employment picture, but not in the way — or with the speed — that most people think. (For Governing Magazine)BY MIKE MACIAG | MARCH 2017
Does this also apply at the local and federal levels? http://www.governing.com/topics/mgmt/gov-governors-job-creation.html?utm_term=How%20Many%20Jobs%20Can%20Governors%20Take%20Credit%20for%20Creating&utm_campaign=How%20Many%20Jobs%20Can%20Governors%20Take%20Credit%20for%20Creating&utm_content=email&utm_source=Act-On+Software&utm_medium=email
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