There may be observers who know the technology industry better than veteran journalist Eric Savitz, but there aren’t many.

Eric worked at Barron’s Magazine as an investment and technology reporter for 24 years — spread over three stints. He began there in October 1988, honing his craft under the direction of the legendary editor and columnist Alan Abelson.

In this wide-ranging conversation, you’ll hear Eric’s views on successful investing in technology stocks, what errors to avoid, and what opportunities still exist for tech startups.

Since July of this year, Eric has assumed the position of corporate editor-in-chief of General Motors. As he explains, these days, under the hoods of cars and trucks, consumers will discover sophisticated chips and computers worthy of the best technology companies.

Whether you’re an investor, a business owner, or a journalism buff, this is one conversation you’ll want to pull to the curb to listen to closely and take notes.  

​Monday Morning Radio is hosted by the father-son duo of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart.

Photo: Eric Savitz, General Motors
Posted: September 30, 2024
Monday Morning Run Time: 61 Minutes
Episode: 13.16

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Approximately one in five Americans is neurodiverse, which includes conditions such as Autism, ADHD, OCD, Dyslexia, and Tourette’s syndrome.

Chances are excellent that some of your colleagues are neurodiverse and face challenges that are not immediately visible.

Dr. Matthew Zakreski, co-founder and lead psychologist at The Neurodiversity Initiative, is an internationally recognized expert on neurodiverse employee-employer relations and an advocate for neurodiverse individuals in the workplace.

Dr. Matt, as his clients call him, serves as a professional advocate for neurodiverse individuals in the workplace. From their northern New Jersey office, Dr. Matt and his team offer therapy and assessments to individuals. He also engages in public speaking and corporate training and serves as a mediator between neurodiverse employees and their bosses.

Dr. Matt shares that employers who acknowledge and accommodate those who think and behave differently see enhanced workplace productivity, job satisfaction, and innovation.

​Monday Morning Radio is hosted by the father-son duo of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart.

Photo: Matthew Zakreski, The Neurodiversity Initiative
Posted: September 23, 2024
Monday Morning Run Time: 45:12
Episode: 13.15

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More than half of all customers and clients are willing to pay more for the exact same product or service if the seller also provides a single intangible: trust.

Natalie Doyle Oldfield, president of Halifax, Nova Scotia-based Success Through Trust, has spent years evaluating the dynamics that drive customer loyalty and business growth. Trust, she finds, is the critical value that top companies rely on to secure their market dominance and drive substantial growth.

Businesses that score high on Natalie’s proprietary “Client Trust Index” enjoy increased sales and stronger client relationships. Moreover, they have a cushion of goodwill to see them through the rough patches that inevitably crop up.

Natalie is a former chief marketing officer who spent 25 years in business before founding her consultancy. She is the author of the new book — Trusted: The Proven Path To Customer Loyalty And Business Growth.

This week, Natalie shares the proven methods companies, individuals, and organizations can use to amplify their trustworthiness and cash in on their reputation and brand.

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Photo: Natalie Doyle Oldfield, Success Through Trust
Posted: September 16, 2024
Monday Morning Run Time: 53:17
Episode: 13.14

Michael Hershman is the CEO of Soloviev Group, a privately held, multi-billion-dollar enterprise with investments spanning real estate, agribusiness, logistics, and renewable energy. He is also president and CEO of Fairfax Group, a top choice for governments, corporations, and international institutions that need complex problem-solving for governance and compliance challenges.

The Soloviev Group owns the largest undeveloped tract of land in Manhattan, located just three blocks south of the United Nations. Known as Freedom Plaza, this green space will soon host the Museum of Freedom and Democracy, the cornerstone of a dynamic, mixed-use development that will also feature New York City’s first casino.

In addition to his business acumen, Hershman is widely recognized as a global authority on governance and transparency. He has been named one of the “100 Most Ethical Global Leaders in Business.”

This week, Hershman delivers a master class in civics, highlighting the principles of good governance and their role in fostering a robust economy—one that supports small business owners and entrepreneurs alike.

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Photo: Michael Hershman, Soloviev Group
Posted: September 9, 2024
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Episode: 13.13

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The client is reclining on a plush leather couch in a softly lit office, the wall adorned with framed degrees and certificates of expertise in psychology.

“Tell me what’s troubling you?” the therapist inquires.

“Profits are down. Our employees are unhappy. And I don’t know where I should be going.”

This imaginary client is not a person but a business. However, the therapist is real. Dr. Nikki Blacksmith is a practitioner of industrial-organizational psychology who uses data analysis to help companies diagnose the business personality traits that are preventing them from achieving their goals.

Dr. Blackstone is the co-founder and CEO of Blackhawke Behavior Science and an adjunct faculty member at American University in Washington, D.C. She is the co-author with Dr. Maureen E. McCusker of Data-Driven Decision Making in Entrepreneurship: Tools for Maximizing Human Capital. 

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In addition, she emphasizes the importance of using data to make informed decisions in entrepreneurship.

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Photo: Nikki Blacksmith, Blackhawke Behavior Science
Posted: September 2, 2024
Monday Morning Run Time: 47:06
Episode: 13.12