Why North American Cities Are Putting the Brakes on Drivers
Changing the way we think about the future of parking in cities is about more than public transportation and bike paths. Increasingly, the bigger picture view will have yet another opportunity to consider: the oncoming autonomous vehicle revolution. The question of cars and cities is increasingly challenging city planners and real estate developers across North […]
A Tribute to Will Marre: “Your Mission is My Mission”
We received the news at Real Leaders this week that one of our longstanding contributors, Will Marre, had passed away. While saddened by the loss of such a dynamic leader, we have chosen rather to celebrate his life. Will passed away while engaged in one of the greatest passions of his life: surfing. Although absolutely robust in […]
Hunger Uptick in Africa Can be Reversed
FAO Director-General José Graziano da Silva has expressed optimism that the recent uptick in global hunger levels will be reversed and that Zero Hunger remains attainable – but added that doing so will depend on boosting the resilience of communities in Africa, where current hunger trends are particularly worrying. The most recent UN global report on world […]
Students From Around The World To Train Like Astronauts
Honeywell, a company that invents and manufactures technologies that address some of the world’s most critical challenges around energy, safety, security, productivity and global urbanization, has invited 325 students to an immersive, STEM-focused Leadership Challenge Academy Experience at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center. The 325 students from 35 countries and 25 U.S. states and territories will […]
Polar Bear Accepts Dare to Run Washington Marathon
In response to a dare laid down by the World Wildlife Fund Panda Bear, the Race Against Extinction Polar Bear will be running in the 2018 Washington D.C. Rock ‘n’ Roll Half-Marathon on March 10th to raise awareness for the protection of its natural habitat and for all species, including humans. Since coming out of hibernation, the […]
12 Ways to Stop Wasting Time in Meetings
Google’s head of marketing made headlines for juggling as many as 20 meetings in a day—all of which she said she aims to make as productive as possible. And while double-digit daily meetings may not be ideal, every marketing leader could stand to manage meeting time more effectively. To wit, nearly two-thirds of marketers said […]
10 Reasons Why Pope Francis is a Real Leader
The first non-European pope in more than 1,200 years, and someone with an outspoken style and radically different leadership style has made Pope Francis one of the most controversial pope’s ever. His views on church reform, poverty, climate change and divorce have shaken up world opinion and placed him firmly in the media spotlight. His visits […]
David Yurman Joins Executive Producing Team For ‘Gender In Hollywood’
A new film will examine Hollywood’s gender bias through personal stories, leading research, and celebrity accounts. David Yurman is joining executive producer and Academy Award- winning actor and advocate Geena Davis in the upcoming feature-length documentary ‘Gender In Hollywood’ (working title). The film examines Hollywood’s gender bias through first-hand accounts from some of Hollywood’s leading industry professionals both in front of […]
Costa Rican Pineapple Buyers Can Now Guarantee They’re Deforestation-Free
As consumers become increasingly concerned about the environmental impact of agro-commodity production, with the click of a button, companies buying pineapples from Costa Rica – one of the world’s largest producers of the fruit – can now see if their suppliers are engaged in deforestation or not, with help from the United Nations’ Green Commodities Programme. The […]
UPS Deploys First Electric Trucks to Rival Fuel Vehicles
UPS has announced that it plans to deploy 50 plug-in electric delivery trucks that will be comparable in acquisition cost to conventional-fueled trucks without any subsidies – an industry first that is breaking a key barrier to large scale fleet adoption. The company is collaborating with Workhorse Group, Inc.(NASDAQ:WKHS) to design the vehicles from the ground […]
