Rocktober Fishing

Building People, Not Just Infrastructure The infrastructure sector tends to be discussed in terms of materials, timelines, and technical specifications. What gets less attention is the human architecture that makes large-scale construction possible. Karl Studer, whose career spans both the field and the executive suite, has consistently argued that the latter deserves more focus than […]

Mosquito Control Strategies That Actually Work for Residential Properties Mosquitoes rank among the most complained-about warm-weather pests for homeowners across the United States, yet many standard control approaches deliver disappointing results. Understanding why requires looking at mosquito biology and the specific conditions that support large populations on residential properties. Female mosquitoes require standing water to […]

Greg Soros argues that children’s literature must serve as both mirrors and windows reflecting young readers’ own identities while opening views into lives different from their own. In a recent profile for Walker Magazine, he framed books as powerful tools for identity formation and empathy-building, urging publishers, educators and parents to prioritize representation across age, […]

Michael Polk has emerged as a case study in converting corporate adversity into strategic advantage. As the former chief executive of Newell Brands, Polk confronted a complex mix of operational disruption, portfolio fragmentation, and investor skepticism and applied disciplined management to drive measurable progress.   Polk’s tenure was marked by a methodical approach to restructuring: […]

Michael Gold Westport has become synonymous with a deliberate, client-centered approach to serving ultra-high-net-worth families, according to a recent profile in Financial Advisor. The Westport-based advisor has built a practice that emphasizes long-term stewardship, multigenerational planning and the bespoke coordination of wealth, tax, governance and philanthropic strategies.   Gold’s vision centers on treating affluent families […]

Greg Soros argues that children’s literature must serve dual functions: reflecting on readers back to themselves while opening views onto lives unlike their own. In a recent Walker Magazine profile, he positioned that duality as central to how educators, parents and publishers approach early reading.   Soros framed mirrors as instruments of validation, enabling young […]