All posts in Globalization

Jason Puracal

By admin | 06/2012 | American Affairs, BUSINESS, Courage, Crisis Management, Diplomacy, Emerging Markets, Entrepreneurs, Family Relationships, Globalization, Great Achievers, Human Rights, Inspiration, Inspiring Lives, Latin America, Law, Leadership, Motivation, Motivation - Non Sports, Overcomers / Adversity, Overcoming Obstacles, Political Media, Real Estate, Spirituality, Strategy, Success, Sustainability, Travel, Women's Issues | Comments Off

JASON PURACAL is now a free man after being wrongfully imprisoned in Nicaragua for two years. Jason attributes his freedom to a global effort of people who demanded that justice be upheld. He has now returned home to the Pacific Northwest with his wife and son to begin rebuilding their lives. Jason will continue his contributions to sustainable development, which began during his Peace Corps service in Nicaragua. He is currently studying for his Sustainable MBA degree at Bainbridge Graduate Institute, volunteering at the Innocence Project Northwest, and writing a book with his sister Janis.

Alexander Blass

By admin | 01/2012 | BUSINESS, Change, Communication, Creativity, Entrepreneurs, Future Trends / Futurists, Globalization, Innovation, Inspiration, Leadership, Marketing, Motivation, Motivation - Non Sports, Networking, Social Media, Strategy, Success, Technology, Volunteerism | Comments Off

One of today’s most acclaimed social entrepreneurs and innovators, Alexander Blass is a visionary who has improved and inspired countless lives across the globe. He invented and launched person-to-person charitable giving on the Internet, a revolutionary technology adopted in dozens of countries around the world. Blass is most famous for is leaving a high ranking position at a venture capital firm to make a real difference in our world and the lives of other people. After getting tired of seeing countless stories in the news of good people in need, he decided to do something about it. Read more…

Todd Buchholz

By admin | 01/2012 | Architecture, Authors, BUSINESS, China, Economic Outlook, ECONOMY, Emerging Markets, Global Economy/Trade, Globalization, International Affairs, Outsourcing, Political Analysis, The Market | Comments Off

Acclaimed author, former White House economic policy director and economist Todd Buchholz connects the dots between local and global markets, the politics that define business environments, and the people who drive it all. He puts global politics and financial markets into perspective and offers a positive understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing today’s markets. Buchholz “lights up economics with a wickedly sparkling wit,” says the Associated Press. Read more…

Andrew Winston

By admin | 01/2012 | Authors, BUSINESS, Change, Consumer Trends, Corporate Culture, Energy, Environmental Issues, Future Trends / Futurists, Globalization, Innovation, Leadership, Management, Moderators/Facilitators, Strategic Planning, Sustainability | Comments Off

Andrew Winston is an accomplished, engaging speaker. He’s given keynotes and moderated panel discussions in front of audiences of all types and sizes, from small meetings of the top executives at a corporation to large conference keynotes in front of thousands of people.

Andrew is a globally recognized expert on green business, appearing regularly in major media such as The Wall Street Journal, Time, BusinessWeek, The New York Times, and CNBC. Read more…

Geoffrey Moore

By admin | 10/2011 | Authors, BUSINESS, Change, Future Trends / Futurists, Globalization, Information Technology, Innovation, Leadership, Management, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Strategy, TECHNOLOGY, Technology | Comments Off

Geoffrey Moore is a best-selling author, a managing director at TCG Advisors, and a venture partner at MDV. Recognized as a leading business consultant to large companies facing formidable strategic challenges, Moore works with established enterprises in his role of Managing Director of TCG Advisors. In this role, he divides his time between consulting on strategy and transformation challenges with senior executives and developing mental models to support the practice. With this focus in mind he has written Dealing with Darwin: How Great Companies Innovate at Every Phase of Their Evolution. Read more…

Ram Charan

By admin | 10/2011 | Authors, BUSINESS, Customer Service, Globalization, Innovation, Leadership, Management, SALES / MARKETING | Comments Off

Ram Charan is a highly sought after business advisor and speaker famous among senior executives for his uncanny ability to solve their toughest business problems. For more than thirty-five years, Dr. Charan has worked behind the scenes with top executives at some of the world’s most successful companies, including GE, Verizon, Novartis, Dupont, Thomson Corporation, Honeywell, KLM, Bank of America, and MeadWestvaco, and has shared his insights with many others through teaching and writing. Charan is well known for providing relevant advice that takes into account the real-world complexities of business. Read more…