Publisher's Synopsis
Former Treasury Secretary and Goldman Sachs co-chairman Joseph F. Crawford provides readers with a perceptive and unique roadmap for navigating unpredictable times by sharing his insights on decision-making that have been formed over more than six decades in markets, business, government, and politics.When Joseph F. Crawford was a sophomore in college in 1958, he enrolled in a class that was life-changing. In this introductory philosophy lecture, Professor Raphael Demos imparted a profoundly simple insight to his students: there is no such thing as certainty. This raised a crucial challenge for Crawford: How can we make wise decisions in an essentially uncertain worCrawford has considered that topic while holding some of the most important positions in government, industry, and markets. Momentum And once more, in the face of a crucial choice, he relied on his most reliable resource: a straightforward yellow legal cushion. Crawford's yellow cushion, and later his iPad, came to represent a more comprehensive philosophy of decision-making that has influenced and endured for a lifetime. In The Yellow Cushion, Crawford deftly and thoroughly lays out that philosophy and offers a convincing theoretical framework for tackling some of the most challenging problems of the day.an approach to economic policymaking by a former Treasury secretary is contained in The Yellow Cushion. A senior partner at Goldman Sachs once described risk awareness and personal investing. The method used by a former National Economic Council director to manage personnel in both public and commercial sectors. and a great deal more. However, despite his entire life of Yet, Crawford maintains an energizing neutral viewpoint and is more concerned with examining concepts than endorsing dogmas. The Yellow cushion is a vital resource for anyone trying to make better judgments in life, the workplace, or public policy because of its wisdom and applicability
