May 31, 2018
In Jonathan Haidt’s book The Righteous Mind, he identifies six virtues that exist in some form in most cultures. People value caring about other people; they have a sense of fairness;…
Apr 26, 2018
Before I lost it somewhere in the middle of a move, my favorite t-shirt was one that said this: “To be is to do.” – Socrates “To do is to…
Mar 29, 2018
When I was growing up in Wrightsville Beach, all I really needed for a successful day of fishing in my boat was an anchor and some 87 octane. The anchor…
Feb 24, 2018
As Gomer Pyle would say, “Gawlee! Thankyouthankyouthankyou! Shazam!” The Emerging Issues Forum February 5-6 was my first “big dance,” and it was amazing to hear the speakers, to see our…
Jan 22, 2018
Dear Friends: We’ve been tweeting and squawking at you. We’ve been reminding you on radio and TV and a series of podcasts. So we know you’ve been thinking about it.…
Nov 30, 2017
Look at you! You’re surviving what some people consider the most stressful few weeks of the year! And you’re doing it in style! You’ve wowed your friends with Thanksgiving facts…
Oct 26, 2017
Calling All Futurists! In 16th century England and Ireland, one of the staples of Halloween was predicting the future. They did it through a series of party games. After peeling…
Sep 27, 2017
I’ve been on the road for the past couple of weeks (you can view my notes on a week of talking with and learning from Chinese government leaders, business owners…
Aug 29, 2017
When I was 9 years old (and much louder than I am now) my great-aunt Sue Shephard gave me some advice I’ve never forgotten: “Leslie, God gave you two ears…
Aug 17, 2017
The Institute for Emerging Issues joins NC State University Chancellor Randy Woodson in condemning the hate-filled and deadly actions led by white supremacists in Charlottesville, Virginia this past weekend. As Chancellor Woodson points…