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There has been a business case for inclusion for quite some time. But after the 2020 protests after the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery, along with the many Asian hate tragedies, there was a new focus on inequities and injustice leading to a new business case...

The first time I discovered a company that defied conventional business wisdom, it wasn’t a flashy tech startup or a corporate giant — it was a family-owned wine maker in rural Australia. At the time I was working at a Big 4 accounting firm and they were my client during...

The start of this year has been a whirlwind. Over the past few weeks, the world of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) has been completely shaken up. From new executive orders coming out of the White House to several major organizations backtracking on their DEI commitments, it’s been a rollercoaster...

Recently, Alexander Sokolovskiy had a fascinating guest on his podcast — Timur Turlov — who shared his perspective on technology and the rapid changes happening in today’s world. The businessman also spoke about his core business principles and how his family helps him recharge. This interview offers a valuable opportunity...

In a corporate world fixated on profits and productivity, Dr. Helmut Love stands apart. Love is a bold and unconventional CEO. He integrates spirituality, social consciousness, and loving leadership with classic business rigor. His approach isn’t just about breaking the mold—it’s about breaking the boxes that confine human potential. A...

Innovation is the cornerstone for progress in any field. All breakthrough inventions in industrial and economic domains have been born out of innovation. Traditional industries have proven instrumental in the development of today’s robust modern business landscape. However, history reminds us that no matter how innovative one might be, that...

Omnicom Media Group (OMG) has appointed Nikki Grafton as the CEO of OMG New Zealand, marking the first time the company’s operations in the country will function under independent executive oversight rather than being part of a combined Australia-New Zealand leadership structure. In her new role, Grafton will lead the...

The shift toward return-to-office (RTO) policies continues to favor the preferences of CEOs, and this trend is expected to persist. A 2024 survey by KPMG revealed that 79% of CEOs anticipate employees returning to the office five days a week within three years—significantly higher than the previous year’s findings. Many...

One might rightly say philanthropist/entrepreneur Jean-Claude Bastos de Morais is a study in contradictions. As a private investor specializing in alternative healthcare, regenerative agriculture, and alternative energy, his insights and expertise are independent of borders. However, while Bastos de Morais’ interests may be broad-based, forwarding the singular cause of African...

Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Managing Director and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), delivered a keynote address at the World Governments Summit 2025, highlighting Dubai’s advancements in clean energy and artificial intelligence (AI). His speech, titled "Reshaping the Future of Energy: Excellence and Leadership Through Clean Energy and...