2023 Year in Review - 3 Reflections

Summary In this episode, Andy Olen reflects on the year 2023 and discusses the macroeconomic challenges faced by businesses. He highlights the impact of high interest rates and inflation on businesses and individuals. Despite these challenges, he observes that the US economy is still performing well. Andy also addresses the expectation to skills gap, where professionals are expected to perform at a high level without adequate training. He shares the findings of a survey on this topic and emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and skill development. Andy concludes by announcing the launch of The Monday Mojo Skills Newsletter. Takeaways - High-interest rates and inflation posed challenges for businesses in 2023. - Despite the macroeconomic challenges, the overall US economy performed well. - There is an expectation to skills gap, where professionals are expected to perform at a high level without adequate training. - Continuous learning and skill development are crucial for success in the business world.