View of town and port at the island Skopelos, northern Sporades, Greece Hello! Michael Gortenburg here and greetings from Kansas City! Throughout my life, I have been fortunate enough to travel around the world to visit some of the most spectacular countries and their noteworthy attractions. From the bustling streets of Tel Aviv to the …
Embracing Tikkun Olam
Embracing Tikkun Olam, repairing the world. Hello! It’s Michael Gortenburg! As many of you know, I take pride in my Jewish heritage. The values of Judaism have always guided me in my personal and work life and today I wanted to talk about one of the most important values: Tikkun Olam. Tikkun is most often …
Is McLaren Diluting its Hypercar Brand?
A Sunny day on a highway with a 2019 McLaren GT Super Car Hello everyone! Michael Gortenburg here. I have always had a passion for cars. As I mentioned in my previous blog, I love iconic cars from the 1950s and the feel of a vehicle that time has made a recognizable classic. I've always …
Are resto-mods a cardinal sin?
Hello there - Michael Gortenburg here. Anyone who knows me knows that I have a soft spot for automobiles (you can check out my previous blog on this subject here). I love that each one provides an entirely unique experience. A car doesn’t need to be fast to give me a thrill. All it needs …
Top 5 Books for Business Success
Hi everyone, Today I wanted to talk about a key element of success — reading. It’s no surprise that reading is a common denominator amongst many of the biggest names in business, and almost all entrepreneurs have a book or two they accredit to changing their lives and shaping their careers. Warren Buffet credits his …
Support Local Kansas City Restaurants
Hello folks – Michael Gortenburg here, checking in from Kansas City. As we slowly make our way out of quarantine conditions and our city businesses have reopened to more capacity, I thought we could chat about something that everyone’s been missing: our beloved restaurants. It has been a tough time for restaurant owners and workers …
How to be Productive Working from Home
Hi Everyone, I hope you all are continuing to stay safe and healthy. Here in Kansas City, businesses and retailers are starting to reopen as the city eases its coronavirus restrictions, but like many of you I am not rushing to return to a shared office space just yet. Working from home is great for …
Coronavirus Vaccine Before 2021?
Hi Everyone, As many of you are aware, there’s a race going on worldwide to develop a coronavirus vaccine. Before I share my thoughts with you, I want to make clear that I am not a scientist nor a medical professional. I am just a concerned citizen like all of you, hoping to return safely …
Maintaining Health and Avoiding the “Quarantine 15”
Hi gang - Michael Gortenburg here, checking in from Kansas City. I recently shared my list of favorite tech items to have on hand during this time when many of us are stuck at home. And while they certainly help to keep you occupied at home, it is important to also spend time maintaining your …
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Best Tech Devices to Have During a Quarantine
Hello everyone, I hope you are all doing well as we ride out this coronavirus pandemic. I know that this has been a difficult time for many of you, and large parts of the country are sheltering in place to practice social distancing. Here in Kansas City, we have been under our mayor’s shelter in …
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