When we put together each episode of QDL, we strive to offer a balanced mix of topics that represents our weekly perspective on all things quality. Sometimes we hit, and sometimes we miss... but this week truly ran the gamut.

Here’s a closer look at what we covered:

“Why U.S. Trade With Mexico and China Could Not Be More Different”

Adams Nager of the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation compares and contrasts the United States’ top two trading partners and reveals the distance between them—not only in terms of miles, but in ethics, too.

“The Three Gates”

Consultant and USC lecturer Khatera Sahibzada offers the example of a centuries-old Sufi saying that sheds light on how managers can better provide feedback.

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