

What holds you back from reaching your full potential? In this episode, Dr. Cory Shaffer sits down with Clemson PhD student and AMPLOS intern Marlee Johnson to explore the psychology of high performance—both individually and within a team.


Gain valuable insights on CECL model validation with our comprehensive guide covering best practices, risk management strategies, and regulatory compliance for financial institutions.


Discover how a sale-leaseback benefits businesses by unlocking capital without taking on new debt. Learn about the tax advantages of a sale-leaseback, how it compares to traditional financing, and why it’s a smart real estate investment strategy for commercial properties.


ESG goals matter in 2025, strengthening stakeholder relationships, aligning with global agreements, and managing risks. With stricter regulations, rising litigation, and increased greenwashing scrutiny, companies must set credible, measurable targets.


Bipartisan push emerges to end carried interest tax loophole, with Trump backing reform. Fund managers' profits currently taxed at lower capital gains rate vs ordinary income. Change likely in 2025 tax bill.


In this episode, Dr. Cory Shaffer and Clemson PhD student and AMPLOS intern Marlee Johnson answer top questions curated by ChatGPT, diving into the overlooked trends in leadership and performance psychology.
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Discover the top 10 cybersecurity trends for 2025, including AI-driven threats, Zero Trust security, ransomware evolution, and how businesses can stay ahead of emerging cyber risks.


Taxpayers should stay aware to the possibility that many tax-favorable TCJA positions could expire at the end of the year. Lawmakers have yet to enact extensions.


Data-driven solutions from independent assessments can optimize financial and operational systems for healthcare organizations. This article examines a real-world case of uncovering and addressing healthcare operation inefficiencies.


As cyber threats rise, businesses need SOC reports to build trust, enhance security, and prove compliance.


Are you stuck in the mediocrity trap—settling for comfort instead of striving for growth? In this episode, Drs. Drew Brannon and Cory Shaffer break down what keeps us stagnant and how to create the escape velocity needed to break free from being "happy enough."