When was the last time you moved your residence? After 27 years in the same house, my wife and I are moving to a condo. Moving from 2,200 sq. ft. to 1,100 sq. ft. does present some logistical challenges in terms of “downsizing” to fit the new space. Here are a few...
Successful organizations are the results of successful leadership. With the world welcoming Gen Z (the most sensitive generation) to the marketplace, leadership trends are inclining towards employee sentiments more than ever. Different organizations have flourished...
Pearl is on the hard – that’s the nautical term meaning my boat has been hauled out of the water and is on dry land for repairs and winter storage. It’s been a great sailing summer, and I accomplished some “firsts.” I completed the American Sailing Association...
This month I had the privilege to interview Jon Roberts, Strategic Manager of TIP Strategies Inc., for the Whittaker Report Podcast. Jon’s insightful comments reflected the overall Podcast theme of the future of economic development. More specifically, we talked about...
I’m fortunate to live in West Michigan where I can pursue my passion for sailing on Lake Michigan, a lake 118 miles wide and 307 miles long, and Lake Muskegon. The two are connected by a canal about ¼ mile away from where I keep my small daysailer, Pearl, moored....
