FEB 2010 ToolTip - Why Don't I Feel the Recovery? Here's why: PRODUCTIVITY IMPROVEMENT is happening everywhere in North America and is actually holding back the economic recovery (since we're not hiring because we've learned how to operate with fewer people). Unemployment remains high, and will do so due to productivity gains. This in turn has the consumer (65% of economy) scared into not spending. Without high consumerism, slow recovery. Free ideas to improve your productivity are provided in our monthly post to CEO Tools Club members -- please join us (sign up over to the right). And visit our BLOG (button at top) to see Lightening-Rod Links to Key Indicator websites for improving productivity. Best, most productive wishes for 2010, Kraig