Relationships and Diversity in the Boardroom
Many decisions made in a boardroom rely on relationships and diversity of opinions and experience, skill and style. Diversity today is more than diversity in gender and ethnicity.
Is the News Media the Enemy of the People?
Telly Award winner! President Trump has called the media the enemy of the people, routinely castigates them, and has referred to the media as the "opposition party" to his administration. The media has always been the whipping boy of the politician, this is not new. Journalists are supposed to ask questions, get answers from many different sources, and be the eyes and ears of the American people in their role as constitutional watchdog. Joining host Dennis McCuistion are: Dave Lieber: The Watchdog Investigative Columnist at the Dallas Morning News, and Contributor to National Society of Newspaper Columnists website [...]
Globalization: The Pros and Cons
Globalization, positive for many yet criticized just as often, is defined as a process of interaction among people, companies and governments of different nations.
Is the Federal Reserve Good for America?
How well has the Federal Reserve performed its role, and in today's world does the Fed matter as it once may have?
Ethics and Transparency as Antidotes to Financial Fraud (Re-Air)
Ethics, as defined by Merriam-Webster is "the discipline dealing with what is good and bad and with moral duty and obligation... the principles of conduct governing an individual or a group." Our experts, Marianne Jennings, J.D.: Professor Emeritus Arizona State University Ethical and Legal Studies, author of The Seven Signs of Ethical Collapse; commended as a top 100 thought leader on ethics and one of the most influential people in ethics by Ethics Magazine, and Richard Ebeling, PhD: Distinguished Professor of Ethics and Free Enterprise Leadership at the Citadel, former President of the Foundation for Economic Education and V. P. [...]
Re-Air: Have Dodd-Frank and Other Regulations Been Effective
And the government is looking for ways to dismantle Dodd-Frank. President Trump has said Dodd-Frank rulings aren't working and are making legitimate investing activity more difficult than it should be...." These regulations enshrine too big to fail and encourage risky behavior."
The Platinum Rule: Communicating to Succeed
The Platinum Rule: Communicating to Succeed with special guest, Tony Alessandra, PhD, CSP, CPAE and author of The Platinum Rule. L to R: Dennis McCuistion, Niki McCuistion, & Tony Alessandra, PhD Whether it's to collaborate, innovate, be understood, negotiate, and/or just get along with others, effective communication skills are key. Schools teach the "3 r's" and give communication short shrift. In the world of technology and 24/7 contact, we spend about 85 percent of each day communicating in one form or another. It's in our best interests to be darn good at such a necessary business and social skill. Yet [...]
U.S. and World Poverty: Incurable Problems?
Globally, World Bank projections suggest global poverty may have reached 9.6 percent of global population. Globally, 1.2 billion people live on less than $1.25 a day.
Are We Too Dumb for Democracy?
In today's polarized political world, the question, "Are We Too Dumb for Democracy?", is on point.
Self-Governing: How Much Governance Do We Need?
Can we be a self-governing nation when so many people are ignorant about civic issues? Are Americans too overwhelmed, throwing their hands up and thinking their voice does not matter?