Commentary

2010 Gubernatorial Race Looking Like 1986

It's always dangerous to compare future elections to past campaigns, but I...

Balking at Baucus: With Health Care, Why Not Settle for the Possible?

It wasn't long after Sen. Max Baucus, D-Montana, unveiled the Senate Finance...

Buzz Off: Overuse of Buzzwords can be Harmful to Your Professional Health

If your business meetings have begun to sound like a clichÃĩ festival,...

The Fallacy of the Old Golden Rule

I recently had the opportunity to do a workshop with a group...

Madison is Becoming a Hole in the Doughnut

On the same night that it was rejecting a $300,000 TIF loan...

Brett vs. Ted: Quality Management is Vital Everywhere, Including Sports

Wisconsin has a new summer ritual. Call it the Brett versus Ted...

Looks like Diny’s Jewelers is Going to Make It

I have a confession to make. Even though I was rooting for...

The Doyle Legacy: Advancing the Knowledge Economy

Okay, I was wrong. A few weeks ago, I speculated that all...

Follow the Money on Governor’s Train Purchase

Have you ever noticed that the two major political parties take turns...

Letter to the Prez: Time to Yank Some Chains on Health Care

An open letter to President Barack Obama: Dear Mr. President, Your poll numbers are...