Better Capitalism

Eventually, we all exit our business. Ideally that exit is on your own terms, particularly if you’re an owner. But don’t neglect that others have a stake in why, when and how you exit. After serving as a panelist in a well-attended presentation about exit planning, I reflected further on the importance of one’s values in thinking about the why, when and how. I trust you find this reflection helpful as you think about exits – yours and others. #exitplanning #successionplanning

We all need to understand cryptocurrency, whether we want to or not. This essay, with links, is your perfect intro to a clear and accurate understanding. https://lnkd.in/eC6dyfKs U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission | U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission | Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Trust is fundamental to business. You know this. Trust is also fundamental to a well-run capitalism. You know this too but we all need reminders now and again. We could all also probably also use a reminder about the actual fate and legacy of Napoleon Bonaparte. #trust #capitalism #USMCA #leadership

Order-Disorder-Reorder is the rhythm of our lives, as well as systems like capitalism and politics. Perhaps it’s best to learn to identify this rhythm and work with it - like being out front to shape the reorder phase - rather than get too distracted by the disorder phase, no matter how uncomfortable it is. Remember the COVID Order-Disorder-Reorder?

You’ve all heard the phrases “broligrach” and “broligarchy.” It’s time to fully understand what these terms mean and how they negatively impact you, your family and the American Dream. Center for Economic and Social Justice | Open Society Foundations | Nathan Cummings Foundation | Oxfam America | Institute for Economics & Peace | Institute for Policy Studies | National Center for Law and Economic Justice | National Organization for Women | New Economy Coalition | NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund, Inc. | Southern Poverty Law Center | Northwest Area Foundation | Community Change

To the current President of our beloved America, no matter when this post is read, let this post be your spiritual call to action: Embrace the ethics and principles that Jimmy Carter championed. Incorporate his promise not to lie and his unwavering commitment to transparency and accountability into your administration. ? In doing so you will move us closer to a future that reflects the best of what America can be - including improving our form of capitalism - and create for yourself both an administration and legacy that reflect the best of what you can be. The Carter Center | Jimmy Carter Presidential Lbry | Republican National Committee | Democratic National Committee | The Economist | Economic Policy Institute | Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs

We’re excited to share our first "Listen in Conversation" where we used AI to create an engaging conversation based on a blog post. This isn’t Paul and Aaron talking in a typical podcast, but close; it’s two avatars instructed on and accurately relating about the post. Pretty fascinating! As we were experimenting with idea and feature, America's 47th President was being sworn into Office. So, we chose an earlier government related post, which focuses on some dangerous misconceptions, some timeless truths, and a very promising path forward for all Americans. We’d love your feed back and comments on this new podcast like feature. ? We trust you enjoy listening. We also trust you receive both a fresh perspective of the role of our government and a renewed sense of our responsibilities for shaping the future we want to see.

The art of disruption lies not in destruction, but in building something better in its wake.

Listen closely to many people when they talk about “the economy” and you quickly discover they’re referring to their own pocketbooks – their “personal economy.” That helps explain why these same people rigorously complain about the economy, when in fact the US economy has been the envy of the world for the past several years. It’s because they’re really railing about the decline in their individual spending power, which is the result of many factors. The price of groceries has been a campaign issue in recent elections across the country, including the presidential race. But can a US President – no matter who’s in office – meaningfully influence the factors that determine the cost of groceries and our personal economy? Read on for a better understanding and solutions to fixing the American Dream.?