Uncertainty and Declining Birth Rates

CEO Daily Brief with Dr. Jessica Kriegel · May 11, 2026 · 5m

In today's episode:

Declining birth rates aren't just about affordability -- they're also a sign of uncertainty about the future.

This isn't an issue that can be solved with government policies; it's about the beliefs that people have. It's a culture question.

The same holds true in the business world; the speed of change has removed any predictability about the future.

This is all about how we think. What future are building based on the mindset we're bringing to this moment?

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