Opinion

Why ‘Make a Will Month’ matters

August is national “Make a Will” Month. Maybe you weren’t aware of that because you don’t pay attention to the seemingly endless number of official month and day observations each…

Hopes and fears of the FOIA review

When the Attorney General’s Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) working group meets to “modernize” and “balance” FOIA, I hope they appreciate that “We the People” established the government, and therefore,…

AI and ransomware: a scary combination

Artificial intelligence (AI) is disrupting the modern world and most notably in the digital sphere. The cybercrime threats that have existed in the digital world have become more powerful and…

EQ is the game changer

Emotional intelligence (EQ) is the game changer. I routinely tell folks that if you only invest in one area of personal development, please spend that time growing your EQ. It…

Universal Basic Income: Fiscal fantasy or AI necessity?

In 2020, Democratic presidential hopeful Andrew Yang suggested Universal Basic Income (UBI) as a potential answer to job displacement from artificial intelligence. In those days, the general public had little…

The coming leadership shift

Come back in time with me to 2005-2007. A dominant conversation among company executives was the pending exodus of the Baby Boomer generation. After all, the leading edge of the…

Breathe easy: Five ways to improve Arkansas’ air quality

No matter the temperature, Arkansans love the outdoors. But if we want to continue enjoying The Natural States’ lakes, mountains, parks and trails, protecting our air quality is top priority….

Why reasonable oversight of short-term rentals would protect Arkansas communities

Since the advent of Airbnb and Vrbo, short-term rentals have become an increasingly popular option for tourists, business travelers, and people looking to rent their homes for extra income. But…

Combating arthritis with low-dose radiation therapy

With no known cure, being diagnosed with arthritis can feel deflating, especially for individuals experiencing debilitating pain, stiffness or limited mobility. Fortunately, a growing number of treatments are available to…

Hollywood vs. AI: Why their fight could be our own

On May 2, the Writers Guild of America (WGA) ceased negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). Chief among their concerns was the rise of artificial…

Reimagining retail

A quick check of my LinkedIn profile will reveal to anyone who doesn’t already know me that my career experiences are dominated by my role as a buyer for several…

Arkansas FOIA needs new balance

I recently announced the formation of my working group to review the Freedom of Information Act and recommend ways to improve it for me to consider including in a future…

Fire and nice

We went to Cleveland in June. There, it’s in print and I don’t deny it. Given Cleveland’s geography and climate, it seems a fair question for a Southerner to ask…

Harnessing the power of AI

In the ever-evolving marketing world, staying ahead of the curve is crucial for businesses to thrive. One of the most significant advancements in recent times is the rise of artificial…

How marketing and advertising can save small businesses

Most, if not all, local small businesses in Northwest Arkansas that are struggling or have failed can be attributed to their lack of marketing and advertising efforts, which becomes evident…

What’s the big deal about cyber hygiene?

Don’t let the ads fool you—there’s no such thing as a quick fix. Say we want to lose 20 pounds. Can we pop a magic diet pill, drop the weight…

Opportunities disguised as a problem

The future comes at us in hard-to-process events. We are always trying to figure out what we are experiencing or how to use the situation or event to our benefit….

Talk Business & Politics editorial: Throwing shade on sunshine laws

Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin has pulled together a seven-person “working group” to modernize the state’s Freedom of Information Act because the existing law was drafted before the iPhone was…

Avoiding a ‘Field of Dreams’

The commercial real estate market in Northwest Arkansas is “very healthy,” according to Mervin Jebaraj, the lead researcher for the Arvest Skyline Report. If commercial developers in other parts of…

Shaping the message by adjusting the lenses

I’m not an economist, but maybe it’s time to bring the team together again. I know that is an odd sentence, but read on. I had the privilege recently to…