Financial Education Center

The Federal Reserve's Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) lowered the benchmark federal funds rate one-half percentage point. It was the first rate cut since the Fed raised the funds rate aggressively from March 2022 to July 2023. The long-awaited policy shift suggests that a soft landing — the rare feat of bringing down inflation without causing a recession — is in sight.

The article, “The Greatest Threat to Success and How to Avoid It,” written by Dr. Marshall Goldsmith, Ph.D., and originally published on marshallgoldsmith.com, discusses how one of the biggest threats to success can often be not admitting that everyone, even top Chief Executive Officers (CEOs), need help. The author assures readers that accepting help makes a significant, positive difference for all of us.

Great leaders are thought to possess great character. Take the quiz and rate yourself to determine what your strengths and weaknesses are in the six key elements of character. Also, see the authors’ recommendations to consider when building character.

The article, “Managing Change in a Rapidly Changing World,” written by Dr. Marshall Goldsmith, Ph.D., Exec. Coach and Educator, Award-Winning Author, Thinkers 50 Hall of Fame Member, and originally published on marshallgoldsmith.com, discusses the importance of managing change in today’s ever-evolving business climate.

The article, “Adding Too Much Value Won’t Get You There,” written by Dr. Marshall Goldsmith, Ph.D., Exec. Coach and Educator, Award-Winning Author, Thinkers 50 Hall of Fame Member, and originally published on marshallgoldsmith.com, discusses why the concept of leaders wanting to “add value” to a team member’s idea may actually be counterintuitive.

The article “How Data Breach Fatigue Can Impact Your Digital Health” explores the sense of frustration many feel after multiple rounds of data breach notifications and advises not to ignore news of data breaches.