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We’ve all heard it before - get a mentor, build your career, rise through the ranks. And yes, mentorship is powerful. But if mentorship is the foundation, sponsorship is the rocket fuel that propels women forward. Having the right people in your corner can make all the difference. As a...

In 2025, gold prices soared to unprecedented heights, with spot gold trading above $3,228.28 per troy ounce as of 14 May—an extraordinary increase of over 83% in just one year. This impressive surge is primarily a result of escalating geopolitical tensions and mounting economic uncertainties from the past two years,...

The modern business environment is no longer defined by stability but by its Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity (VUCA). Organisations that once relied on rigid hierarchies and structured frameworks now find themselves grappling with weak signals, unpredictable shifts, and an evolving global economic order. Traditional decision-making models, built on assumptions of linear progress, are...

Most Americans know virtually nothing about American history. That is particularly true as it relates to the United States Supreme Court.  Yet, in juxtaposition to these indisputable facts, in our current, hyper-charged political environment the Supreme Court (which James Madison called “the least dangerous branch”) has come under increased public...

Arriving as Correct Craft’s new CEO in 2006 was a little crazy, to say the least. The company’s owners were fighting, corporate governance had broken down, and I was the fifth CEO in five years. Flourishing was not a word you would use to describe the company, and that was...

Jonathan McKinney knows what it means to build from the ground up. He’s been doing it most of his life. Born and raised in Holt, Alabama, Jonathan moved to Samantha in 1987. He attended Northside High School, where he stood out both in the classroom and on the football field. He...

Introduction: From Hunan to Toronto: Hong Wei Liao was born in Hunan, China. Today, she calls Toronto home. Her journey has taken her across countries and cultures. Along the way, she built a life focused on helping others. She now leads the Botrich Family Wealth Heritage and Development Center, where she...

Dr. David Banach’s story starts in Connecticut, the same place where he now teaches, treats patients, and helps guide public health decisions. His journey shows what happens when dedication, compassion, and science come together. David grew up in Connecticut and stayed close to home for college and medical school. He...

According to recent data from CEOWORLD magazine, India currently holds the first position in terms of population size, with over 1.46 billion people. China follows closely in second place, with just over 1.41 billion people. As of 2025, the global population is nearly 8.2 billion and is projected to reach...

At the Intersection of Neuroscience and Ancient Practices – How Himalayan Singing Bowls Transform Business and Consciousness. The global Tibetan singing bowls retail market size was valued at $45.6 million in 2023 and is projected to reach $88.2 million by 2033, according to a statistical review by DHR. This growth...