Do the Benefits Exceed the Costs? The use of marijuana has been increasing over the years as a result of additional states permitting it for medicinal purposes and, more recently, states are allowing it for recreational uses. As of 2024, 38 U.S. states have legalized the use of marijuana for... Read more →

Is it a Personnel Issue? Recently, a reporter from the Wall Street Journal, Mark Maurer, asked to interview me about the question: “Are companies picking a new finance chief after detecting a material weakness in their financial reporting controls, at least in part due to a shortage of skilled accounting... Read more →

Affirming Your Belief in Others From time to time, I read postings on Psychology Today that really resonate with me. I value their analyses on all issues related to emotional development, including kindness, empathy, caring and consideration. These are ethical values that make for a good person, one who knows... Read more →