David Borst, Ed.D., is a former dean of the Concordia University Wisconsin School of Business. He currently sits on several boards, teaches at the doctoral level and runs the Milwaukee Lutheran High School honors academy. He can be reached at david.borst@cuw.com
The ethical will
The room is dimly light. A large, burnished wood desk sits at the front of the room. Behind it,...
The Maximus Effect
The movie “Gladiator” is at the top of my list of favorite films.
For those who missed this one for...
Beware of an implosion
The high seas of business have a breed of pirate known as the corporate raider. Active in the ’80s,...
Politicians, please do no harm to our economy
Dear politicians:
When you read this, the elections will be over. If you are in office, you are safe for...
Ditch the agrarian-oriented education approach
So we are back to school. Jimmy and Jane leave in the morning and return about 3ish. Just in...
Den of Bears
It is frequently noted by the national media that the ownership structure and the governance structure of the Green...
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The family shame
We used to hide our family shame.
I live near the county grounds in Wauwatosa, which used to be the...
Love your children unconditionally
Most of you reading this business column will be surprised to find a column about love. When one works...
Pressure felt by the next generation
Usually, this column expounds upon the dos and don’ts of family businesses.
Our divergence today is to share a personal...
Bridge the political divide
Many business owners I speak to dream early on of passing the business to their children.
Even if their children...
