Western Governance Models May Not Work in Asia
Governance expert and Oxford academic, Professor Colin Mayer says Japan’s experiences in the 20th century are a warning against importing institutional structures and regulations. As Japan tries once again to reform corporate ownership, and as China and other Asian nations start to establish the institutions that they will need for the promotion of their stock […]
12 Earth Day Tips That Will Make A Big Difference
In anticipation of Earth Day on April 22, we have published below 12 action items that you can implement to make a difference – some immediately and some with a little planning – that will reduce your company’s carbon footprint and increase your bottom line. Feel free to share these tips widely, to comment on […]
Can History Teach Us Leadership?
Sometimes history can give us a lesson in a battle against the odds – a call for perseverance and fortitude – that can ring true when seen against some of the leadership challenges we face in today’s world. Henry V, by William Shakespeare, has shaped my leadership style, informed my decision-making and inspired me to persevere […]
Injecting Shared Value Into The World
Can a family business grow into a multi-national public company without losing its values? You decide. While the world is becoming increasingly connected through technology and mobile devices, there’s one company that is going out of its way to ensure we stay untouched. For 117 years, medical technology company BD (Becton Dickinson and Company) has […]
Stedman Graham on Africa, Oprah and Leadership
The best-selling author, educator and entrepreneur tells us why Africa is the next big thing and why he is not Oprah. Part of what makes us human is our ability to be aware of our own existence, to both live and reflect on our own lives. It’s this capacity for self-awareness that allows us to […]
Confessions Of A Recovering Capitalist
The emergence of a new business model, effect marketing, promises to blend the needs of people and planet into a new form of capitalism. The feature-length documentary Koyaanisqatsi, released in 1983, became an iconic, cult movie that aimed to show the relationship between humans, nature and technology. The title, meaning “life out of balance” in […]
Greg Smith On How To Make Capitalism More Transparent
In March 2012 a Goldman Sachs vice-president, Greg Smith, set the media world alight, and caused much anguish among financial institutions, when he resigned from Goldman Sachs in the most public way possible: an explosive reveal in The New York Times, which claimed the Goldman culture to be “toxic and destructive.” In this exclusive interview, […]
Tyra Banks, Harvard Educated Venture Capitalist?
A serious businesswoman lurks beneath the former supermodel, who has launched a venture capital firm and wants to teach girls how to fiercely pursue their ambitions. If you thought all models were only into their looks and had selfish, unlikeable personalities, think again. Television personality, actress and supermodel Tyra Banks has adopted a no nonsense […]
The Art of Addiction
Whether you like it or not, you’re affected by addiction. Do you have more than four employees, four friends or four family members? If so, the odds are that you’ll encounter this problem sometime in your life. Statistics show that one in four families are touched by addiction, meaning that most of us will need […]
Extinction Inspires A New Breed of Human
We have a front row seat for the Sixth Great Extinction in the history of the Earth, and the only one caused by humans. Let’s face it, the planet will long outlive our fragile species, so any focus on “saving the planet” misses the point. We need to protect the delicate ecosystem that humans need […]
