Five Things We’re Reading

May 9, 2023

by Liz Gullett

As MLC’s Communications and Social Media Manager, Liz Gullett keeps clients informed and up-to-date on the goings on in Lansing and the Capitol.

Below are some of the articles that the MLC lobby team has been reading this past week. We hope you find them as interesting and useful as we do.

Infusing Digital Responsibility into Your Organization – What are the best practices to help you maximize value and minimize resistance?

10 Most Beautiful and Affordable Places to Live in the U.S. – Compiled from key metrics, if you’re thinking about moving here’s a list of places you should consider.

Planned Obsolescence Is Killing the Planet. Designers Should Focus on ‘Planned Longevity’ Instead – Should products be made in a way to allow for repair instead of replacement when something goes wrong?

This Specific Kind of Stress Makes Managers Less Effective – How can you avoid this type of stress and guard against burn out?

Could A Subscription Model Spur Innovation in U.S. Health Care? – Could a system change encourage innovation?

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