“Without reflection, we go blindly on our way, creating more unintended consequences, and failing to achieve anything useful.” Margaret J. Wheatley A few weeks ago, I wrote about how well-intentioned actions can have unintended economic…
Thought Leadership
What are my options? Employee stock options can be a great way to build long term wealth and participate in the growth of a company. However, when it comes time to utilize those options there can…
The Gig Economy With the growing number of startup companies, the gig economy seems to be on the rise. Gig type employment has expanded from maids and the kid that cuts your grass to Instagram influencers…
“I Like Boring Things” Andy Warhol Long years ago, I was in a group conversation which ultimately led to the following question: “if you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life, what…
In response to a rumor about his death, Mark Twain was supposed to have said: “Reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated.” In fact, the actual quote was: “The report of my death was an…
The Coronavirus Outbreak The Coronavirus has taken the stock market by storm over the past week as more and more cases pop up across the globe. Airlines are cancelling flights to and from parts of China…
“Panic causes tunnel vision. Calm acceptance of danger allows us to more easily assess the situation and see the options.” Simon Sinek According to the World Health Organization (WHO), an estimated 1.5 million people worldwide…
Mobile, AL (January 29, 2020) – Oakworth Capital Bank is pleased to announce that Patrick Ladd has joined the company to serve the South Alabama market as Client Advisor of Commercial Banking. Patrick Ladd brings…
The Rich and Powerful Last week, Geneva-based World Economic Forum held its annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland where close to 3,000 of the world’s wealthiest, most powerful, and anointed, including an estimated 119 billionaires met to…
You need to have a will if you meet any or both of the following conditions: 1) have a net worth in excess of, say, $10, and; 2) there is any one in the world about…