With the presidential election coming up, our thoughts turn to history’s lessons about traits embodied by great leaders. In business and in government, the same leadership skills play a crucial role in the success or failure of the entire enterprise, according to the author, presidential historian and lawyer Talmage Boston. We invited Boston to talk at our Pearson Partners Spotlight Series™️ about his book, Cross-Examining History: A Lawyer Gets Answers […]
With Texas on a rapid growth trajectory, our roadways are growing ever more congested, making it harder for travelers to get where they need to go. The state has long examined high-speed rail as an alternative to driving or flying across the state, but none of the proposed systems have gained traction—until now. A private company, Texas Central, is planning America’s first bullet train line, speeding between Dallas/Fort Worth and […]
With unemployment down and consumer confidence up, the economy has continued its slow and steady rebound in 2015. But as we head into an election year full of uncertainty, can we expect the positive trends in key economic indicators to continue? For Pearson Partners’ Q4 2015 Spotlight Series breakfast, we invited Justin Duke, CFA, Senior Wealth Manager for BNY Mellon Wealth Management, to share some economic insights as our keynote […]
When a private equity (“PE”) firm acquires a company, it does so with aggressive growth in mind. Growth happens through change, and successful change depends upon a strong partnership between the PE operations team and the management of the company it backs. Pearson Partners’ Q3 2015 Spotlight SeriesSM breakfast discussed how private equity firms and the management teams they work with build healthy partnerships. Our esteemed panel members included: Chris […]
A Perspective from Dale Petroskey, President and CEO, Dallas Regional Chamber People in Dallas/Fort Worth already know what many others in America and around the world are learning: DFW is a great place to live and work. With a central location, diverse base of business and business-friendly environment, DFW has a thriving economy. Companies and workers are moving here in droves, and the Dallas Regional Chamber is working hard to […]
Sensational news stories often paint a sordid picture of CEO compensation, feeding the idea that pay is spiraling out of control, CEOs can set their own salaries and leaders often walk away from failing companies with huge severance packages. But the truth about CEO compensation is far more complex—and in most companies, the picture is more positive. Pearson Partners’ Q2 2014 Spotlight Series breakfast explored common misconceptions about CEO […]
The chief information officer and the chief marketing officer are the new “power couple” of digital business, and many companies have realized that success depends upon their collaboration. Together, they can create a business technology agenda that helps their companies win and retain customers. But this is a new way of working, and many are finding their way through trial and error. At Pearson Partners’ Q1 2015 Spotlight Series breakfast, […]
Dr. David E. Daniel, President, The University of Texas at Dallas While Texas’ economy has outperformed other states despite the recession, we lag behind in critical areas: incoming research and development dollars, venture capital and the retention in-state of top high school graduates for higher education. All three of these challenges are linked to a single problem: the scarcity of Tier One research universities in Texas. At our Q3 […]
In an era of economic volatility, the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex has given rise to a business climate admired by many. North Texas is the business epicenter of a state where the recession’s impact was minimal, the population is rapidly expanding, educational opportunities are abundant and growing and major business relocations and startups continue to prosper. With all of these positive indicators, DFW is an ideal place to invest for […]
As we begin to see light at the end of the economic tunnel, we are emerging into a world where the rules have changed. Where we once could anticipate the impact of taxes, interest rates, and to some extent, inflation, we are now venturing into territory uncharted by the current generation of investors. Navigating this new economic environment, both personally and professionally, calls for new strategies based on sound […]
