Charles Laverty

Tax cuts will help saves lives

Who’s Killing Who?

The new government at hand is starting to take a role in lowering taxes.  In particular, for both large and small businesses.  They might see a tax cuts at about 15 percent.  This is just a bare bones project that is needed to help with research and development funds that are required to keep companies doors to remain open.

Tax cuts can help with innovation

If we do not have pharmaceutical companies implementing new avenues to help with illnesses and without the companies who manufacture medical devices continuing to invent new technology, we as a society will loose out in this benefit.  So in saying, this will in turn cost lives not save them.

I go more in depth on this subject.  Please read more about this topic here. 

 

Silence to Nonesense news

There is no doubt President Trump’s delivery could use help.  In fact, he should use his pulpit to get on television to bring the country together.

Although maybe it is just not possible. The media has gone so over the top it is almost hard that anyone with an IQ, can believe anything they say.  Last Thursday, on CNN, Wolf Blitzer tried to tie the terrible episode in Virginia to Barcelona and that Trump might have cause this to happen. What pure nonsense.

We have never, in our history seen the media create stories like they are doing today. They were silent for 8 years and maybe now they are catching up on lost time.

It is very sad to see the divisions in the country. While Trump could do a better job of leadership, he almost faces an impossible task within his own party, the rest of  congress and the media.

We might need everyone to take a deep breath and all try to “ROW THE BOAT” in the same direction for the benefit of all of our brothers and sisters and the country in general.

Remembering Tommy Hawkins

Tommy Hawkins died on August 16th. I met Tommy Hawkins a number of years ago when I was the sponsor of the John Wooden College Basketball Player of the Year Award.

I don’t think I ever met or new a better man than Tommy Hawkins. He was incredibly kind, friendly and the most open and honest human being I have ever had the pleasure of meeting.

His athletic career was excellent but he was a better person. He was humble and he only saw good in people. My most enjoyable time during my relationship of the famous Wooden Award was the opportunity to meet and talk with Tommy Hawkins. He was a true hero, in my mind and will be missed by many.

Below is a picture of Tommy, Coach Wooden, Steve Hathaway and myself during one of the Wooden Award presentations.

Tommy Hawkins, Coach Wooden, Steve Hathway, Charlie Laverty
Tommy Hawkins, Coach Wooden, Steve Hathway, Charlie Laverty

 

 

North Korea May Need To Hear Trumps Words

Charles Laverty on talks with North Korea. Photo credit unknown.
Charles Laverty on talks with North Korea. Photo credit unknown.

Lots of the elites are weighing in on President Trump’s recent statements. History shows that there are times where strong, even threatening rhetoric is the only way to get the point across. Many Presidents have employed this strategy successfully and we can look to The Bay of Pigs and World War II for examples. The Kim regime uses this to get attention and it is important to know when to adopt the language of your adversary. A strong position of power might make negotiations more palatable to North Korea. The DPRK has shown that diplomatic, carefully vetted language doesn’t work, so tough talk may be just the thing.

 

WSJ on Obama Care for Congress

Hopefully Trump will change what Obama did for Congress. Our leaders get a 73% subsidy to cover cost of private insurance.  If Trump would change this and made Congress use only Obama Care then America would have a new plan in days. It is just unbelievable and this phooey nonsense that congress talks about every day with no results.

Fix Climate Change Without Breaking The Country

Fear is The Wrong Strategy to Address Climate Change Climate change is a hotly debated issue, no pun intended. Having many live in fear.  No matter which side of the fence you’re on, it’s something that can’t be ignored both physically and on a political level. We’re forced to deal with a slew of information. …

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All eyes are on the President

Charles Laverty on leadership
Charles Laverty on leadership

When it comes to Leadership all eyes are on the President.

The President of the US is the number one leader in the free world, President Trump’s comments in the public forum are terrible.

As a leader and manager, if you’re not happy with an employee (Jeff Sessions, for example) meet with them and communicate your issues. Then ask the employee if he or she has any comments and come to an understanding on future performance.

If this does not work then you can make a change but never ever embarrass an employee and especially in a public forum.  The President has quite a bit to learn as it relates to leadership.

 

 

John McCain and his senate speech yesterday

In the news

John McCain was exceptional in the Senate speech yesterday. He reinforced the hero that he is and has again proven why he is a leader. His comments on getting to work and ignoring the news media was right on target. Our legislators should be ashamed of themselves with the nonsense in Washington and McCain let both side have it in full force. What an example of leadership.

Laverty on McCain Photo from the NYPost
Laverty on McCain Photo from the NYPost

Golf comeback Spieth and Kutcher

In the world of Golf.   Wow, what a comeback and performance by Jordan Spieth. One of the best I have ever seen. Besides that both Spieth and Matt Kuchar are both such high quality athlete’s. We need more of their personalities and humbleness in the world today. Both great examples in sports, business and life.

Laverty on Matt Kuchar
Laverty on Matt Kuchar
Laverty on Jordan Speith
Laverty on Jordan Speith

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