Rough Notes

The will to win, succeed, prepare, invest in yourself, develop confidence, and realize the dream of “owning your potential” will all be impaired by the failure to learn. Read more in this month's "Hold On..." column.
https://roughnotes.com/salt-of-the-earth-and-light-of-the-world/

When it comes to AI, look beyond the buzzwords and at the patterns and fundamentals. Learn more in this month's Young Professionals feature.
https://roughnotes.com/beyond-the-buzzword/

This month, Jim Blue with Alera Group discusses creating a stronger playbook for attracting and winning talent.
https://roughnotes.com/rebuilding-the-insurance-industrys-talent-pipeline/

This month's "Risk Management" column discusses AI, robotics and the new risk management conversation.
https://roughnotes.com/automation-risks-in-the-workplace/

We haven't shared an update recently about the move. We're getting the pieces put back together at the new office.

This month's "Management by Coaching" column discusses leadership team meetings that actually move the needle.
https://roughnotes.com/from-routine-to-results/

Learn six ways that agencies are making belonging, trust and connection a part of how they operate in this month's "Beyond Insurance" column.
https://roughnotes.com/the-business-were-really-in-why-connection-is-becoming-the-ultimate-agency-growth-strategy/ Scott Addis / Beyond Insurance

Hear from Michael Cruz, principal of Foresight Insurance, LLC, in the latest episode of the Front Cover podcast.

https://theinsurancepodcastnetwork.com/rough-notes-front-cover-august-2026-michael-cruz-foresight-insurance/

Everything is bigger in the Lone Star State … even litigation!

What was the result of the Granite State Insurance Company, National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, PA. v. Primary Arms, LLC, case?
This and more in this month's Court Decisions.
https://roughnotes.com/ghost-products-ghost-insurance/