Opinion

Follow the path of the unsafe, independent thinker. Expose your ideas to the danger of controversy. Speak your minds and fear less the label of “crackpot” than the stigma of conformity. — Thomas J. Watson   Even in death, Steve Jobs, the uber nonconformist, is one of the most sought-after people in the business world. […]

Fairness is the foundation of President Barack Obama’s campaign for re-election. It was the centerpiece of his 2012 State of the Union address. Fairness was the driving force behind his proposed Paycheck Fairness Act legislation, equating pay for men and women. The Buffett Rule, named for famed investor Warren Buffett and calling for millionaires to

Have you read about this presidential election? This guy you plan to vote for, have you read any books about him? Read them completely through? Have you read any books written by people who don’t like him? Have you read any books about the other candidate? Don’t you think maybe you should? After all, this

“Only 20 percent of all businesses put up for sale actually transfer to a new owner.”  — U.S. Chamber of Commerce   My apologies to Charles Dickens, but the play on his title exemplifies what can happen with and without proper planning; having the right team in place — or not; having open communication with

Radical. Extreme; favoring fundamental or revolutionary change in current practices, conditions, or institutions.   When I Googled the words “Romney” and “radical” together, the metrics yielded 7.9 million views. When I Googled “Ryan” and “radical” together, the number of views rocketed to 25.3 million. I write this only three days after Governor Mitt Romney picked Congressman

A recent, important report from the State Budget Crisis Task Force discussed the many fiscal challenges facing state and local governments largely driven by the explosive growth of Medicaid spending, unfunded mandates, and underfunded public-pension liabilities, and other factors. The recent rise in New York’s unemployment rate to about 9 percent also provides further impetus

Dear Norm [Poltenson]:   After some time on the road, I spent last evening catching up on my reading. This included a few recent issues of The Central New York Business Journal. Your column, entitled “Somebody Else Built My Business” [in the July 20 issue], was truly a highlight. You did a superb job of