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Read more about the article From Battlefield to Cornfield: How a War-Time Tool Helped Transform Crop Insurance
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Business / Change / Farmers / Labor / Leadership / Technology

From Battlefield to Cornfield: How a War-Time Tool Helped Transform Crop Insurance

It was spring of 2012, but the air buzzed with midsummer urgency as a group of crop insurance adjusters gathered for a regional meeting.…

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July 1, 2025
Read more about the article For Startups, Selling the Dream Can Come at a Cost
Business / Economy / Founder / Leadership / Technology

For Startups, Selling the Dream Can Come at a Cost

Why founders often walk into acquisitions unprepared—and what it can cost them. Selling a startup is often cast as the grand finale—the long-awaited reward…

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May 13, 2025
Read more about the article “We’ve Always Done It This Way” Can Be the Most Dangerous Words in Business
Business / Change / Leadership / Technology

“We’ve Always Done It This Way” Can Be the Most Dangerous Words in Business

It’s often said in passing, with a shrug, a smile or a note of pride: “This is the way we’ve always done it.” ​​It…

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April 8, 2025
Read more about the article Global Markets React to Potential Russia-Ukraine Peace Agreement
Economy / Farmers / Leadership / Russia / Supply Chain / Technology / Ukraine

Global Markets React to Potential Russia-Ukraine Peace Agreement

The announcement that a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine may be imminent has sent ripples through global markets, catching many analysts off guard.…

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February 14, 2025
Read more about the article Labor Shortages Are Here To Stay. What Should Employers Do?
Economy / Labor / Leadership

Labor Shortages Are Here To Stay. What Should Employers Do?

Major global demographic changes are the reason shortages will stay. Not many have recognized the impact of this long term change. Last weekend, when I…

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July 19, 2022
Read more about the article The Overconfidence Trap
Confidence / Founder / Leadership

The Overconfidence Trap

Leading a Startup Calls for a lot of Confidence But that Same Confidence Can Also Be a Major Weakness.  I have been fortunate to…

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July 12, 2022

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