“A smooth sea never made a skillful mariner, neither do uninterrupted prosperity and success qualify for usefulness and happiness. The storms of adversity, like those of the ocean, rouse the faculties, and excite the invention, prudence, skill and fortitude of the voyager.” —Thomas L. Haines, author Even the best-intentioned strategists are occasionally caught up in the undertow of flawed strategic thinking. Developing an awareness and… READ MORE

The cash-for-clunkers scheme by the government to stimulate the economy reminds me of Paris Hilton. Looks good at first but after a while you’re asking yourself, “Is that it?” Cash-for-clunkers is like putting a kid’s Scooby-Doo Band-Aid on the gaping hole in the hull of the Titanic. It’s a typical political ploy that’s all frosting and no cake. The program addresses symptoms but not causes. It’s the type of short-term, tactical reaction… READ MORE