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In late October 2008 on a Friday night in Columbus we were meeting with our Penn State offense the night before a massive top-ten road game against Ohio State. Normally, Friday night meetings were spent reviewing the game plan, looking at the opponent’s video, and talking through various situations. That...

The year is still in its early stages, and it can already feel overwhelming to navigate the multitude of new book recommendations available. We have compiled a list of nonfiction and novels that have left a significant impression on us, presented in no particular order. Among these titles, some stand...

The traditional work model is seeing a substantial global shift. Factors such as heightened economic pressures, the pursuit of a better work-life balance, and the growing trend toward remote work have prompted many workers to seek more flexible work arrangements. Consequently, the global freelance workforce is expanding at an unprecedented...

In today's fitness world, where competition has reached its peak, simply being a qualified trainer is no longer enough. True success comes to those who are able to build an aura of exclusivity, trust, and unmatched expertise around their name—in other words, to build a strong personal brand. Today we’re...

This is a conversation starter by Ilaria Carli, Laura Mattiucci, and Frank Pagano. Who made my favorite coffee, the one I buy every two weeks at the closest supermarket? Whose hands stitched together my shoes? And were those shoes really ‘Made in Italy’ or were they actually outsourced and then...

My friends, hello again! As you may know or have realized from my presence here, long before my work found its way to the Netherlands and the USA with the dimensions it acquired there, I have been involved in education for three decades in Greece and have developed an educational...

Email, texts and social media mean people don’t talk much anymore, which threatens personal health and happiness and business success.  After I selected a new office computer at my local Apple store recently, the 20-something, extremely helpful sales associate said I should go online as soon as I returned home...

When planning to travel to a foreign country or relocate to a new place, it's essential to choose a safe and secure destination. This can help reduce stress and uncertainty. While exploring a new city can be an exciting adventure, it can also be nerve-wracking if safety is a concern....

Vladimir Semenikhin: Buildings and Brushstrokes: Vladimir Semenikhin is an entrepreneur who built a diverse career for himself. He is especially known for his work in both the construction and art fields. In the former, he founded and heads his own company, Stroyteks, and in the latter, he founded and heads...

For many, the path to generational wealth remains an elusive dream, shrouded in secrecy and reserved for an elite few. Yet, beyond the traditional routes of employment, real estate, and stock market investments, there lies a lesser-known but highly lucrative avenue: private equity. This "corporate secret door" has long been...