Selling The Seed Corn

Selling The Seed Corn

By Dean Whittaker We are living in interesting times. Many may not know what it means to sell the seed corn. Basically, the farmer retains a portion of each year’s crop to plant the next year. When we sell the seed corn, we have become dependent on borrowing money to...
Brexit and The FUD Factor

Brexit and The FUD Factor

By Dean Whittaker When I heard the results of the advisory poll vote, 52% vs. 48%, recommending that the UK leave the European Union, I felt a sinking feeling in my stomach. The FUD factor (fear, uncertainty and doubt) set in. I wondered what the consequence would be...
The Promise and Peril

The Promise and Peril

By Dean Whittaker Technology offers both promise and peril. We see the promise made in medicine, computer science, law-enforcement and many other areas. It has extended our life span and given us the means to feed a larger population. With connectivity comes...
The Robots are Coming

The Robots are Coming

By Dean Whittaker As I prepare to give a presentation at the Westchester County Association conference titled “Westchester County of Tomorrow,” I have pondered the future a great deal. They asked me to speak on the trends and their impact on their area. So, I began by...