Introducing Earner Video

Consumer oriented media is the rule. That is, whether we’re on the web, watching TV, or listening to radio, the default emphasis – whether explicitly in advertising, or implicitly, in the content itself – is to consume (a lifestyle). The default assumption, is that we have the income with which to consume. Media oriented towards the earning that makes the consumption possible is the exception.

We’re introducing Earner Video to help restore some balance. Like cartographers, our aim is to begin mapping the earning landscape, and, then, with your help, show the best routes to better earning.

Check out Earner Video here.

Leonard Gets It. Obama Gets It. Does your CEO Get It?

During Obama’s first speech to Congress he pointed to Miami Bank CEO Leonard Abess, as an inspiring example of CEO behavior. Leonard opened his pay to nearly 400 of his employees, and over 70 of his former employees for a total of $60M.

Leonard gets it. Obama gets it. Congress gets it. (They gave Leonard a 35 second standing ovation – second only to the 49 second standing ovation given the troops.)

Does your CEO get it? Want him to open his pay, like Leonard?

Then, sign up. Get your colleagues to sign up. Openyear will help all of you to get your CEO signed up. Together, we can put more money in more hands!

Bill Maher Says Super Earners Must Create Jobs

On HBO’s Real Time, host Bill Maher proposes taxing super earners more when they don’t create jobs. Congresswoman Maxine Waters agrees and says jailing corrupt super earners is a prerequisite for real change. Bill’s proposal and Maxine’s call for punishment are the sticks. But, what about the carrots? Author-Editor  Tina Brown goes there when she talks about resetting the ethical culture; pointing out that business doesn’t have to gouge, and they can make money doing “good stuff”. We agree!

Is a Big 3 CEO smarter than 100 UAW heads?

The CEOs of GM, Chrysler, Ford, and the head of the UAW, are seated left to right as they request bail-out money for the auto-industry. With the American auto-industry at risk of collapse, Congress saw fit to invite the 4 people in Detroit best able to save the industry. It’s interesting to note the 100X+ difference in pay between the UAW head and the CEOs. Surely, the CEOs know more and are more capable than the UAW head. But,  one wonders if they’re more valuable than 100 UAW heads.