Posts by Andrew Stotz
From Student to Colleague: An Insider’s View of Deming’s World (Part 1)
In this deeply personal episode, William Scherkenbach shares with host Andrew Stotz what it was like to sit in Deming’s classroom in 1972, join him for late-night chats at the Cosmos Club, and help ignite transformational change at Ford and GM.
Read MoreMy Worst Investment Ever August 2025
In August 2025, we published 4 new episodes of the My Worst Investment Ever podcast. Listen to all of them here.
Read MoreBecome a Better Investor Newsletter – 30 August 2025
US stocks hit ATH valuation. Trump taking control of the Fed. Fed gives up its inflation target. Trump is going full Xi. US government spending at WW2 levels.
Read MoreEnrich Your Future Conclusion: Larry’s Timeless Guide to Smarter Investing
In this episode of Enrich Your Future, Andrew and Larry Swedroe discuss Larry’s new book, Enrich Your Future: The Keys to Successful Investing. In this series, they conclude the lessons from the book.
Read MoreThe Evolution of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): From Concept to Cornerstone
This post shows how KPIs evolved from simple measures to strategy tools. You will see Rockart, the Balanced Scorecard, and OKRs. You will also see how AI in 2025 makes KPIs predictive for investors.
Read MoreThe Evolution of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): From Concept to Cornerstone
Discover how Key Performance Indicators evolved from John F. Rockart’s 1979 concept to today’s AI-powered predictive analytics. This comprehensive guide traces the complete history of KPIs—from the Balanced Scorecard revolution to modern OKRs and 2025 investment applications. Learn how early pioneers transformed simple metrics into strategic management tools, and explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping KPIs for investors seeking data-driven insights.
Read MoreBecome a Better Investor Newsletter – 23 August 2025
AI takes over office workers. AI gets facts from Reddit and YouTube. AI capex might be at a peak. Taxed to death. Taxed to death twice.
Read MoreEnrich Your Future 41 & 42: DIY Investing or Hire an Advisor? How to Avoid the Costliest Mistakes
In this episode of Enrich Your Future, Andrew and Larry Swedroe discuss Larry’s new book, Enrich Your Future: The Keys to Successful Investing. In this series, they discuss Chapter 41: A Tale of Two Strategies and Chapter 42: How to Identify an Advisor You Can Trust.
Read MoreBecome a Better Investor Newsletter – 16 August 2025
Air conditioning is crucial. US-EU trade deal is about optics. Energy is the AI bottleneck. Levered up. Higher taxes lead to lower tax revenue.
Read MoreMapping More of the Process: Path for Improvement (Part 10)
What if you could tackle a persistent problem without guesswork? In Part 10 of the Path to Improvement series, John Dues and Andrew Stotz discuss how John’s team uses Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycles to calm a chaotic process with precision. Discover how to shift from blame to solutions by leveraging data and Deming thinking.
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