INSIGHTS
Originally published in the Deseret News. This week, a Carnival cruise ship left Miami, crossed the Florida Straits and docked in Havana, Cuba. Over 700 passengers stepped off the ship into a socialist country that has endured a half century of Cold War hostility. If these visitors are anything like me, they left with a…
Originally published in the Deseret News. About 1,400 small-business owners, entrepreneurs, business executives and community leaders will gather at the Grand America Hotel on Friday for the 10th annual Governor’s Economic Summit. It will be a celebration of sorts, as the Utah economy continues to impress. The Beehive State created nearly 45,000 jobs over the…
Originally published in the Deseret News. “Pull up a seat, you’re welcome at the table, there’s room and abundance for all.” — Peggy Noonan Sometimes I feel like we live in a darkening world. Light is all around us, but each day the flame dims as disheartening events turn us away from the light —…
Originally published in Utah Business Magazine. When my daughter got her driver’s license I remember asking her if she could find her way around town. She turned to me with a confident smile and said, “I know how to get to The Gateway.” Her answer spoke volumes. A 16-year-old, newly minted driver, who lived in…
Originally published in the Deseret News. In a clever piece of writing, the Economist magazine said Donald Trump is to public service what professional wrestling is to sport. The magazine’s writers characterized his candidacy as “a suspension of belief for escapists.” They are escaping a Washington, D.C., that doesn’t work anymore. I get it. With…
Originally published in Utah Business. By the time this column is read, the 2016 presidential election will be in full gear. Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada and South Carolina will be a fait accompli or thereabouts. No longer will voters be able to settle for entertainment and cheap talk. It’s time to vote. If you are…
Originally published in the Deseret News. “Elections belong to the people. It’s their decision. If they decide to turn their back on the fire and burn their behinds, then they will just have to sit on their blisters.” — Abraham Lincoln The Republican Party calls itself the party of Lincoln. The GOP could learn a…
Originally published in the Deseret News. You can always tell when a pot of water is ready to boil. Hundreds of small air pockets begin to accumulate. Within seconds the tipping point occurs and the boiling begins. While not a perfect comparison, a similar phenomenon is occurring at the nexus of Utah’s two largest counties.…
Originally published in Utah Business. I’m looking forward to the excitement of the coming year. From global happenings to local challenges—and a presidential election year—there’s a lot to keep an eye on in 2016. Summer Olympics in Rio The spirit of the Olympic flame burns bright in Utah, and we look forward to the Olympic…
Originally published in the Deseret News. I have struggled for the right words to capture my thoughts about the recent Handbook of Instruction Changes made by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints regarding same-sex couples and their children. The changes have created a flurry of emotions among members of the LDS Church. Many…