by Heart+Mind | Sep 13, 2022 | Our Thinking, Public Policy + Issues
By Bruce Blakeman and Dee Allsop In an America where no one agrees on anything, a majority of registered voters are satisfied with the performance of their state and local governments – a far cry from the 33% satisfied with the federal government and just 16% who...
by Heart+Mind | Aug 23, 2022 | Brand, Our Thinking, Technology + Media
By Mike Schmidt We’ve long understood the paralysis of choice phenomenon among shoppers. Today, it’s brands that are feeling the challenge of choosing among so many channel decisions, trying to create a satisfying, engaging customer experience for their shoppers. From...
by Heart+Mind | Aug 8, 2022 | Brand, Our Thinking, Values
By Maury Giles News flash! We have a communication problem in our country today. No, it’s not just a partisan divide. Ever since Adams and Jefferson split into parties soon after the formation of our Republic we’ve had serious ideological rancor. Remember duels?...
by Heart+Mind | Aug 2, 2022 | Finance, Our Thinking, Values
By Whitney Donaldson Those with money to spend are key players in a heavily consumer-centric and consumption-driven society. When inflation throws a wrench in people’s expectations, and everyday routines and habits (especially buying), many are forced to rethink their...
by Heart+Mind | Aug 1, 2022 | Finance, Our Thinking, Our Work, Values
By Katie Plocheck Hunt The Challenge We can likely all relate to hearing a story about a crime and thinking to ourselves, “If I were targeted in that circumstance, I would have never gotten into that car, given that person my personal information, or worn that...
by Heart+Mind | Jul 21, 2022 | Human Connections, Our Thinking, Public Policy + Issues
By Bruce Blakeman and Dee Allsop Successful Regional Visioning and Economic Planning require the engagement and support of the communities involved. There are few things more important to community residents and businesses than the physical area in which they live,...