Whitestone Podcast

Do you think Nike or Apple are immoral for rooting part of their supply chain outside the U.S.? Many do. But what’s the actual effect of the vast network of global supply chains that have developed o…

There are some very significant global brands nowadays, you know, like Google and Apple and Microsoft! That type of global phenomenon was almost nonexistent for much of human history. So, what is you…

How about all that warp-speed change the first couple of decades or so of the 21st century? You know, all those cultural and political changes…and all those digital and tech changes! Were you a “net …

Inflation! High interest rates! So…are you fed up with the Fed? Or did you personally have effective strategies for these types of macro changes in the financial realm? And how about your workplace? …

“You don’t wanna break into that jail!” What a great adage for using judiciously in every organization and family! Sometimes we think a particular path is a great idea, but the reality may be that we…

Have you ever heard someone say that 20% of the people do 80% of the work? Where did that saying come from, anyway? Do you consider that to be generally accurate in a lot of circumstances? Well, a nu…

How much do you remember about Barnabas…you know, the Barnabas of the Bible? Yes, the guy who was known as the encourager! Chances are, you don’t really recall the depth and the breadth of the impact…

Nobody had a more striking inheritance than the Israelites, right? Or so it would seem. Because if that’s truly true, why do their chosen-ness, their Mosaic Law, and their many deliverances by God se…

Have you recently stepped back and marveled at the massive selection of products available at your local Target or Walmart? Or the choicest of millions of items that can be delivered tomorrow to your…

How about this adage: “your business or nonprofit is either growing or it’s dying.” Do you believe that? So, just what does it take to sustain and thrive in your enterprise in the 21st century? Well,…

So, just how solid is the status of your personal diversification these days? You know—perhaps in finance, like some investments in assets like stocks or bonds set aside for retirement? But also, wha…

Quick, who’s the best, most equipping, most fabulous teacher you’ve ever had? Was it one of your parents? An elementary school teacher? A college professor? Or did you go straight to the Bible and sa…

What happens when the mindset of one key decision maker in an enterprise is significantly at odds with the betterment of the entire organization? Whose job is it to ensure this doesn’t happen? Likewi…

Do you recall the name Michael Milken? Well, Milken was nicknamed the “Junk Bond King” in the 1980s. He’s known for that…and also for serving a short prison term. But does that capture the full story…

Have you ever heard of the Great Human Theory?  Well, that theory has been tossed around for a couple of hundred years. So, just who is or can be a “great person”…and in whose eyes is that measured? …

Do you know what the greatest supply-chain shift in all history has been, at least so far? Well, it could have been the “Macedonian Call,” where God directed the Apostle Paul and his team to shift th…

Dave McClure, a well-known venture capitalist focused on enterprise startups, developed his “pirate model” for success with service offerings and marketing—he emphasizes Acquisition, Activation, Rete…

Are you working to stand among the top people in your industry sector? In your community efforts? Is your work impactful and deserving of headlines? Will you be remembered fruitfully in the eyes of h…