A conversation with natural resources and environmental economist

Are you in charge of strategic planning for your team? 

If so, you may find the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2023 (18th edition) an ideal starting point for your planning agenda. 

It’s a 98-page report packed with valuable macroeconomic perspectives on current risks. It covers short and long-term risks facing countries and their economies (Google the report’s name to access it but read our e-note first!).

In episode 51 of the Get Hired Up podcast, I have the pleasure of speaking with economist Dr. Melvin Cross, to discuss ESG issues with practical examples and his unique perspective on governance and sustainability.

He also shares a fascinating anecdote about women and asbestos manufacturing—and its link to beauty.

According to Dr. Cross:
“Economic development has at least three components. One would be the sustainability component, another would be the social needs component, and the other would be economic sufficiency…” 

Listen to my conversation with Dr. Melvin Cross

Do you struggle to find the right message when emailing people in your network, recruiters, and board chairs? Avoid procrastination with our CEO Script Vault - Job Search Scripts for Busy Executives (easy Kindle edition) for practical scripts for communicating with others. 

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My visit to Toronto with Brendan St. Jacques (Westgate Advisory Board Member) & Maddie Shears (Podcast Producer). 

While in Toronto last week attending an Association for Corporate Growth event at the Toronto Stock Exchange, I also got to visit with two members of the Westgate Team. Brendan joined the Westgate Advisory Board in February of 2022 and this was my first time meeting him in person. We had a wonderful dinner at Terroni's in downtown Toronto with lots of chatting and making plans for the future. 

I'll be in Toronto again in early February to meet with clients, conduct business development and hang out with Maddie as we revisit our 5-year plan.  

Have a productive week ahead! 

Maureen Farmer is a performance optimization specialist and personal branding strategist for next-level executives, investors, and board nominees. 

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