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Self-Awareness as the Bridge: A conversation about self-leadership and intrinsic worth is not possible without first discussing the importance of self-awareness. In social psychology, self-awareness can be traced back to the work of Shelley Duval and Robert Wicklund. They proposed that, at any given time, people can focus their attention on...

Daniel Razionale, born in the suburban areas of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, leads a life influenced by his commitment to community service and a love for the natural world. Raised by parents who dedicated themselves to impactful careers at PECO Energy and Anheuser-Busch, Daniel was instilled with a strong sense of responsibility...

As it celebrates four decades since its founding in Lomé, Togo, Ecobank Transnational Incorporated stands at the crossroads of change, navigating a dramatically altered financial landscape. The bank, with the broadest footprint across West and Central Africa, is operating in a world reshaped by technological advancements and evolving customer demands,...

The collective wealth of Indonesia’s 50 wealthiest individuals has surged by $11 billion in 2024, reaching $263 billion compared to $252 billion a year ago. For the first time, the minimum net worth required to make the list surpassed $1 billion, increasing from $940 million last year. Among the wealthiest,...

When I was younger, I used to think life at work would instantaneously, even magically, get better if only the boss understood a few key things they seemed completely oblivious about. Young and naturally endowed with all the answers, it was all too easy to think of ‘the boss’ as...

The World Bank has announced that it has raised $23.7 billion to replenish its concessional lending arm, the International Development Association (IDA). This funding, secured through commitments from donor nations, will allow the World Bank to leverage the amount raised to unlock a record $100 billion in total spending power,...

Jensen Huang, the 61-year-old co-founder and CEO of Nvidia, ranks as the 10th wealthiest individual in the United States, with a staggering net worth of $127 billion. While estates of this magnitude are typically subject to a 40% federal estate tax—potentially surpassing $50 billion—Huang’s carefully designed financial strategies are expected...

At any workplace, if the energy is low and employees are tired, it could create unfavorable conditions for employees to proactively act or create change. On the other hand, in the workplaces with right value-driven contexts, employees get motivated to work with energy focus, and agility. Though creating a value-based...

Dylan Marer, based in Los Angeles, California, is a trailblazer in the realm of immersive event production, blending cinematic artistry with cutting-edge technology. With over 37 years of experience, Marer has redefined high-profile events, working with global icons like James Cameron, Seth MacFarlane, and Jamie Foxx. His expertise spans from...

Nomura Holdings has announced plans to implement an additional $186 million in cost reductions as part of CEO Kentaro Okuda’s ongoing efforts to restructure the company and enhance profitability. The Tokyo-based brokerage revealed in its latest presentation that the new measures will focus on revamping IT infrastructure, advancing digitalization and...