We’ve reviewed what the experts say about populism. Not all of it is applicable in every situation, nor does every populist movement encompass the exact same characteristics. Nonetheless, populism remains dormant and, to the extent that it denotes a breakdown in the liberal democratic model, it isn’t likely to disappear any time soon. It could […]
Populisms (II): Characteristics
What are the salient characteristics of populism? There’s disagreement on this point, since it can be studied from so many different angles. Nonetheless, we can define it in broad terms: The fundamental analysis revolves around two categories: “normal folk” versus “the elite,” which will have its own nomenclature in every country. “We” are the people […]
Populisms (I): The Root Causes
Every continent has its share of populist movements, both right-wing and left-wing, but only some actually reach a critical mass of power, while others remain on the sidelines. The term “populist” is frequently used as a political weapon to show disdain for a policy, even when it doesn’t quite fit the definition. This is because […]
Why Social Responsibility Doesn’t Work
Social responsibility (SR) does not work, or at least doesn’t work very well, in many companies, because certain things are done wrong. Those higher up, at the head of the company, do not believe in it, starting with higher management. Well, sometimes they believe in it, but not as true SR, but rather as a […]
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What Does Being a Good Advisory Board Member Really Entail?
Just what a good Advisory Board member should do relies heavily on what he or she expects from this board. But I don’t want to get caught up here in the debate on whether they should cater to the needs of the shareholders – or what those needs are. Rather, my interest lies in highlighting […]