In the summer of 1976, I drove a taxi in my native Toronto during my summer college break. Unlike Kamala Harris’s supposed summer job working at McDonald’s, driving a taxi for me was a life changing experience.
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Karen Lynch’s Well Deserved CVS Lynching
In the heyday of the Wall Street Journal when the publication was the gold standard of American journalism, the newspaper’s page one stories were a delight to read. They often began with a telling anecdote that alerted readers about the subject they were about to read, and some of the…
Bari Weiss Puts Jeff Bezos to Shame
Jeff Bezos was a huge success disrupting the retail industry, but he’s no match for Bari Weiss when it comes to launching and growing a respected media brand that has already surpassed Bezos’ ailing Washington Post within two years of its launch.
The Legacy Media’s Nuzzigate Disgrace
Some seemingly credible allegations have emerged that Robert Kennedy Jr. was the victim, not a willing participant, in a sexting scandal. Unfortunately for Kennedy, the woman who sent him supposedly unsolicited provocative photos was a prominent political journalist with a history of controversy.
ABC News’ Presidential Debate About Nothing
Some thoughts about the presidential debate sure to displease Trump haters, Kamala Harris supporters, and those who still believe that corporate media outlets are still credible sources of information.
The Passing of dot.com Era Legend Paul Cook
My tribute to famed Michigan money manager Paul Cook, who during the dot.com era became a media celebrity for being among the first to appreciate the disruptive potential of the internet and for a time generated triple digit returns. I’m proud of my footnote role in Cook’s success.
The Quiet Humility of SpaceX’s Gwynne Shotwell
Why SpaceX President and COO Gwynne Shotwell and her two lead engineers, Sarah Gillis and Anna Menon, are three of the most inspiring leaders in corporate America.
Patrick Spence: The Sales Guy Who Soiled Sonos
Some thoughts on the hotshot Canadian salesman responsible for harming a once great technology company.
The Axing of Royal Bank of Canada’s Nadine Ahn
Some thoughts on a salacious management scandal at my beloved Royal Bank of Canada and the institution’s deft handling of the response.
Suffice to say, when Royal Bank says it will “vigorously defend” damning allegations about Canada’s biggest bank, it makes good on its promise.
Delta’s Ed Bastian: A New Low in CEO Leadership
Actions speak louder than words and Delta CEO Ed Bastian had a message last week for his 100,000 employees and the more than 500,000 passengers stranded at airports or waiting for hours on hold: “Let them eat croissants.”