archiveChief Risk Officer Insider

New Zealand is a major international study destination for several reasons. A stable economy with a low cost of living is a perfect combination. If we consider the top international study destinations, tuition is low in New Zealand, while the educational system is superb. Degree programs offered in the country...

The summer is, for most people, the favorite time of the year. People from all over the world gather on the beach to celebrate the good climate and relax from work stress. Everyone has a different way they like to spend their time, but in many cases, things you have...

The expression “ace in the hole” comes from poker. In a few versions of poker, some cards are dealt face up for everyone to see, while one is dealt face down or in the hole, visible only to the player receiving the cards. Since the ace is the highest card in...

As of 18 May 2022, with a net worth of roughly $222 billion, Elon Musk is the wealthiest person in the world, followed by Jeff Bezos(No. 2, $139 billion), Bernard Arnault(No. 3, $129 billion); and Bill Gates(No. 4, $121 billion). Warren Buffett is the fifth-richest person globally, with $114 billion....

As of 11 May 2022, with a net worth of roughly $232 billion, Elon Musk is the wealthiest person in the world, followed by Jeff Bezos(No. 2, $133 billion), Bernard Arnault(No. 3, $120 billion); and Bill Gates(No. 4, $119 billion). Warren Buffett is the fifth-richest person globally, with $113 billion....

Recently, a CEO that I coach asked me, “How can we build a culture of empathy in my organization? Can empathy be learned?” It’s a fascinating question and one that leaders have been asking since the start of the COVID-19 global pandemic. They are asking this question more and more...

Becoming an ex-pat is quite trending these days due to its obvious reasons. Employment is one of the crucial reasons for ex-pats to live abroad. You get wide exposure and get to know different cultures, people, and places. It also brings an interesting twist to your life by helping you...

The saying goes, “An unaimed arrow never misses.” As I travel the country, I find one consistent theme: most executives, managers, and employees are “unaimed,” meaning they don’t know their company’s Vital Goals or how they contribute to those goals. How do I know this? I ask. I’ve asked hundreds...

Does the play-it-safe mentality run rampant in your organization?  Are the “innovative” ideas really just retreads of past decisions that led to lackluster results? While it’s easy to blame individual leaders for their un-inspired initiatives, maybe there’s another culprit.  Maybe your business lacks a risk-taking mindset. Too often in business,...

Some people prefer to be social, and some people prefer to be lonely. Today more and more loneliness dominates. Generally, three pillars will determine our interactions: ourselves, others, and the circumstances. Today we see how people feel and why they finally prefer to be alone. When you are the best...