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“You are what you eat.” Remember hearing that? The “news” we consume is like that too, and many of us end up parroting what we’ve heard. Like some of you, I have family members and friends that navigate to a single news source, which becomes a reference point for much of what they believe and repeat. If I’m being completely honest, having conversations with them is sometimes frustrating. There is a solution, I believe, that can broaden perspectives and while it has always existed, it is often overlooked by many.
The business news, whether from Bloomberg, CNBC, our own Delaware Business Times, or others, is a very good source of information. Many people avoid business news options because it sounds complicated, stodgy, or boring. But think about it for a moment. Are companies investing or laying people off? What are the reactions to decisions made by the Federal Reserve? What industry sectors are “hot” or conversely, in decline?
As employers and employees, you understand the challenges businesses face daily from workforce shortages, supply chain hiccups, or pressures from competitors. Businesspeople are incredibly pragmatic, nimble, and creative. So if you want to know what is really going on, observe the decisions these people are making each and every day because they have no choice but to move quickly to remain viable.
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