Opinion: In 2021, business needs to step into our society’s leadership void
By Ritch Eich A Pew Research Center survey in 2019 asked Americans how they envisioned the United States in 2050. Pessimism reigned as people predicted that healthcare would be harder to afford, senior citizens would struggle to survive, the economy would weaken, and the state of the environment would deteriorate. Most respondents expressed little confidence Read More →
Scolaro: Coronavirus forces leaders to get creative
By Sierra Scolaro When I founded Wayve with a mission to provide the world with easy access to clean water, there was no way I could predict what lay ahead. Some days you feel on top of it all, when the pieces fall into place and the path to success is a freshly-paved road lined Read More →
Garufis: Reflections on leadership
By Janet Garufis This week, Pacific Coast Business Times is celebrating 20 years in business. When most newspapers are facing existential moments, the PCBT thrives, bringing the business community essential news and reporting for the Central Coast. Congratulations to Henry and Linda and the team on your success. And on March 17, Montecito Bank & Read More →
Our view: Communication is key to managing epidemic
A test of digital leadership. That’s how retired Gen. Stanley McChrystal described the challenge of managing an enterprise during the coronavirus pandemic. And that was a comment that struck home as we imagine dozens of business owners, used to holding court or huddling with employees now hunkered down in their home offices trying to navigate Read More →
Military leaders are good choices for president
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Gillies: To be an effective leader, you must be self aware
By Bruce Gillies Leadership. Just the mention of it brings up very different images. There is George Washington crossing the Delaware, pointing the way. Or Martin Luther King’s memorable “I Have a Dream” speech. Or perhaps Herb Brooks leading the U.S. Olympic hockey team to victory over a very powerful Russian team in 1980. Each Read More →
Letter to the editor: Opinion page needs more balance
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