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Kenneth J. Barnes
May 17, 20243 min read
The Ontology of Virtuous Capitalism
This is the 9th in a series introducing the book Redeeming Capitalism by Ken Barnes. You can pick up the start of this series here. See...
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Karen Kuykendall
May 10, 20244 min read
It's Greek to Me - An Ancient Lesson in Economics, Part 2
In the first of this two-part series, we explored the original meaning of the words economics and steward and discovered that they come...
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Karen Kuykendall
May 3, 20244 min read
It's Greek to Me - An Ancient Lesson in Economics, Part 1
I have always been intrigued by ancient languages and how many of their words have survived and found their way into our everyday lives....
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Paul Knowlton
Apr 26, 20246 min read
Update: The Pillory and Non-Compete Clauses
This week the Federal Trade Commission issued its Non-Compete Clause Final Rule. You can read the FTC’s announcement and final rule here....
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Kenneth J. Barnes
Apr 19, 20243 min read
Accountability Under Virtuous Capitalism
This is the 8th in a series introducing the book Redeeming Capitalism by Ken Barnes. You can pick up the start of this series here. See...
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Karen Kuykendall
Apr 12, 20245 min read
US Colleges: Gateway to the Middle Class or Pathway for the Elite?
From the end of WWII until more recently, college was seen as an accessible stepping stone for Americans who wanted to better their...
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Russell "Rusty" Hedges
Apr 5, 20245 min read
NCAA and Modern Slavery
Russell "Rusty" Hedges spent a successful career as an attorney and law firm partner, and has been an enthusiastic University of...
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Kenneth J. Barnes
Mar 29, 20244 min read
The Ethic of Virtuous Capitalism
This is the 7th in a series introducing the book Redeeming Capitalism by Ken Barnes. You can pick up the start of this series here. See...
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Kenneth J. Barnes
Mar 22, 20243 min read
The Method of Work in a Virtuous Capitalism
This is the 6th in a series introducing the book Redeeming Capitalism by Ken Barnes. You can pick up the start of this series here. See...
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Karen Kuykendall
Mar 15, 20244 min read
Food Co-Ops: A Recipe for Mutuality
Some of my fondest memories of living in the small mountain town of Hendersonville, NC, are of my weekly visits to our local food co-op....
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Tom Gryp
Mar 8, 20244 min read
ABOVE THE NOISE: A CONTRARIAN SPEAKS TRUTH ABOUT LEADERSHIP
Approaching 14 years at the helm of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union (currently at $2B in assets under management, 250 employees, and 11...
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Kenneth J. Barnes
Mar 1, 20244 min read
The Nature of Work in a Virtuous Capitalism
This is the 5th in a series introducing the book Redeeming Capitalism by Ken Barnes. You can pick up the start of this series here. See...
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Karen Kuykendall
Feb 23, 20244 min read
Capitalism & AI
What is the purpose of technology? Ostensibly, it is to make people's lives better and easier. We have seen the benefits of technology in...
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Kenneth J. Barnes
Feb 16, 20244 min read
Capital in a Virtuous System
This is the 4th in a series introducing the book Redeeming Capitalism by Ken Barnes. You can pick up the start of this series here. See...
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Tom Gryp and Bob Kloska
Feb 9, 20244 min read
Better Capitalism in Action – Notre Dame Federal Credit Union
Can faith and business coexist? Currently with $2B in assets under management, 250 employees, and 11 locations, Notre Dame Federal Credit...
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Kenneth J. Barnes
Feb 2, 20244 min read
The Purpose of Virtuous Capitalism
This is the 3rd in a series introducing the book Redeeming Capitalism by Ken Barnes. You can pick up the start of this series here. See...
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Karen Kuykendall
Jan 26, 20244 min read
The Men Who Built America (at Any Cost)
Like many of my fellow TV watchers, I am intrigued by series that feature real people. In particular, my husband and I have become...
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Kenneth J. Barnes
Jan 19, 20243 min read
Redeeming Capitalism from the Top Down
This is the 2nd in a series introducing the book Redeeming Capitalism by Ken Barnes. You can pick up the start of this series here. And I...
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Karen Kuykendall
Jan 12, 20244 min read
Bank of Dave: Thinking Through Your Banking Options
Ah, January. Instead of the most wonderful time of the year, we have now entered what many people see as the dreariest time. The...
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Kenneth J. Barnes
Jan 5, 20243 min read
Redeeming Capitalism - Ken Barnes
Among the victories in our Better Capitalism work is finding, connecting, and collaborating with others working to improve America’s...
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