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Building a Long-Term Economy

Public leaders are in a tight spot. Blending optimism with factual assessment is an art. However, as I have stated before, our research has revealed that in times of crisis citizens and communities respond to and need four things: Clarity, Direction, Truth, and a Dignified, Harmonious Style. Elected officials and professional public managers are in a tough position. Providing these essential elements will help communities work through what promises to be a protracted re-centering of the culture and economy.

‘Pandemic’ – An Evolving Characterization

While we live in an enormously connected world where any disease can quickly spread, we also have a superbly connected and communicative scientific community with huge resources to battle a new disease. So, while the swine flu can potentially spread fast, treatment and curative solutions will emerge just as fast.