Clay Swartz

Sep 13, 2024 | ypo.org | Mary Mack |Clay Swartz

In 2019, Peerless Coffee was named roaster of the year by Roast Magazine — the most prestigious coffee award in North America. Sure, you might think, a coffee company that has been around since 1924 is bound to pick up some awards along the way. But for YPO member, President and Master Roaster George Vukasin Jr., this moment was particularly meaningful: It recognizes superior quality, sustainable practices and commitment to community.

Mar 25, 2024 | ypo.org | Clay Swartz

I love YPO – and this quarter’s YPO Global Pulse explains why. YPO stands as the epitome of the kind of optimistic leadership we sorely need in the face of all our well-founded fears in our very uncertain world. Before we get into the results of the survey, let us take a scan of recent headlines. It’s scary bad out there. Looking around the globe, Japan in the Far East might be an island of democratic stability. But neither China nor the United States are happy superpowers.

Mar 7, 2024 | ypo.org | Mary Mack |Clay Swartz

Two things keep YPO member Jes Wolfe up at night. The first is how to keep her media company thriving in an industry that is constantly influx — not an uncommon concern for a CEO. The second thing feels a bit more urgent:  “The state of girlhood has never been so dire as it is today,” she says. “It just makes me want to do more and faster.”There are alarming statistics informing Wolfe’s concerns. Since 2017, the overall rate of girls’ confidence has declined to 55% from 68%.

Dec 15, 2023 | scoutlife.org | Clay Swartz

Trekking along a mountain in the snow can bring great rewards, but it can also bring great dangers. Like avalanches. Avalanches are a serious concern for all travelers whose outings take them into snowy, mountainous regions. An avalanche occurs when snow breaks loose on a slope, or when a cornice of snow collapses and tumbles down. Large avalanches can carry away trees and tents, and even a small snowslide can bury a person caught in its path.

Feb 15, 2022 | scoutlife.org | Clay Swartz