Based on what the average citizen might read or hear, many people may expect the Wisconsin Legislature’s return to work in the Capitol to be dominated by partisan wrangling — whether such friction is necessary or not.
Should Elon be in the running for the 2023 Person of the Year, it would likely be for a stunning reversal of his over-the-top example of how to squander a company’s — and its owner’s — health, wealth, and future.
What do these companies have in common? Pinterest, Groupon, Mailchimp, Uber, Slack, WhatsApp, Airbnb, Square, Instagram, Google, and PayPal. (Hint: It’s more than just tech.)
The coming months will be a critical time for Wisconsin’s congressional delegation to put partisan and regional differences aside as decisions are made to seed tech innovation “hubs” in cities outside the nation’s major metros on the East and West coasts.
Growth is usually good, but not always. A case could be made for 2023 being the year of “right sizing.”
The running joke among scientists and others engaged in nuclear fusion research is that genuine progress toward producing energy is 20 years away … and has been stuck 20 years out for decades.
The term of art is “range anxiety,” the uneasy feeling that hangs over many drivers of electric vehicles when they hit the road for longer trips. When and where will they find the next charging station? Unfortunately for many of them, Wisconsin is a bigger source of range anxiety than most states — at least, for now.
“Climate refugees” is a term most Americans associate with historically dry places such as sub-Saharan Africa or the Middle East. It may become a domestic reality in the years and decades ahead, with challenges that may upset some people on the receiving end of migration — and opportunities that excite others.
According to research, people crave more recognition in the workplace — the freedom to give it and the opportunity to receive it.
It’s tempting to believe venture capital is predominantly a coastal phenomenon based on where such investments are made: About three-quarters of the record $333 billion invested in 2021 wound up in three states — California, New York, and Massachusetts.
Gratitude and appreciation impact the value and performance of your company by creating a culture where people want to be, create their best work, and share mutual successes. In turn, there is improved performance and profitability.
It’s the most abundant element in the universe, making up about 75% of all matter, and it may hold the key to a future of abundant clean energy.
Every business needs someone willing to put in a form of governance that outlines expectations, boundaries, rules, and policies. Someone must be willing and able to call timeouts and hold everyone accountable to the agreed-upon rules of engagement.
Few are surprised to learn Madison and Milwaukee are hubs for tech-based innovation involving young companies. Visual evidence, surveys, rankings, and studies have shown as much over time.
It seems like just yesterday “The Great Resignation” was the biggest phenomenon being experienced and discussed across virtually every industry. Now, however, there is a whole new trend happening in the workplace that is swiftly gaining traction with employees: quiet quitting.
What makes a state more economically competitive than its next-door neighbors or other states time zones away?
This past week, I was working with a couple, Susan and Robert, who are sorting through their business succession plans. Their story is a common one.
Most Wisconsin manufacturers, large and small, did their best to manage COVID-19 and its aftermath. As the pandemic eased, they were confronted with supply chain woes, worker shortages, inflation, and rising interest rates. If any group deserves to be dispirited and a bit worn down, it’s them.
The importance of a solid and robust education for our children cannot be overstated. I’ll bet that many agree with me when I say that the future of our communities lies with the youth of today, and it is our responsibility to ensure that children have the opportunities they need to be successful in the future.
Not every small community in Wisconsin is fortunate enough to have a Jeremiah Donohue fall into its lap, but Platteville did, and all involved are making the most of it.
