“If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading.” - Lao Tse  Everybody knows that sustainable productivity requires occasional rest, but it is a hard balance to strike. Given that researchers have found time and again that prolonged stress causes burnout, how can we interrupt work-related...

Last week I had one of the most fulfilling episodes of my consulting career: A two-day immersive workshop with a Fortune 500 insurer designed to stress-test their corporate strategy. While specifics are private, I'd like to share a few thoughts this experience inspired. Corporate strategy is commonly understood as the...

I’ve been involved with many chartered yacht experiences over the years. It is an excellent and unforgettable experience that requires a lot of careful research to get right. Too many people don't spend the time looking into this process and may struggle to have a good time. Thankfully, I have...

How can one successfully juggle the demands of work and personal life without sacrificing one for the other? Serial Entrepreneur, Johnny Pineyro, and accomplished Attorney, seasoned Real Estate Professional, and Venture Capitalist/Investor, exemplifies how being a successful leader and a trusted employer is akin to being a great husband and father; two complementary sides of the same coin....

Historically, in times of economic strife, a large portion of society becomes so displeased with the current economic system that they begin to support another. In the U.S., they typically turn towards socialism. As we make our way through what is now called the year of the recession, it’s likely...

«Family offices» are wealth management companies of the world's wealthiest families. Their responsibilities also may include managing expenses incurred to cover their needs, the cost of their general living, and their charitable and cultural activities. Such offices exist everywhere in the world. With the advancement of technology and continuous developments,...

As of March 9, 2023, Giovanni Ferrero was the wealthiest person in Italy, with an estimated net worth of 34.9 billion U.S. dollars, followed by Giorgio Armani  (No. 2, $7.2 billion), Silvio Berlusconi (No. 3, $6.9 billion); and Massimiliana Landini Aleotti  (No. 4, $6.7 billion). Sergio Stevanato is the fifth-richest person in Italy,...

As of  March 9, 2023, Li Ka-Shing was the wealthiest person in Hong Kong, with an estimated net worth of 38.4 billion U.S. dollars, followed by Robin Zeng (No. 2, $32.9 billion), Lee Shau Kee (No. 3, $29.7 billion); and Peter Woo (No. 4, $15.9 billion). Lui Che Woo is the fifth-richest...

As of March 9, 2023, Klaus-Michael Kuehne was the wealthiest person in Germany, with an estimated net worth of 37.9 billion U.S. dollars, followed by Susanne Klatten (No. 2, $27.5 billion), Stefan Quandt  (No. 3, $24.8 billion); and Theo Albrecht Jr (No. 4, $16.5 billion). Karl Albrecht Jr. is the fifth-richest person...