November 24, 2014 I recently returned from conducting a leadership conference in Italy followed by some research work in Qatar - two very different places, and each with a unique voice in the world. Rome is the home of the Roman Catholic Church and Pope Francis (who was recently ranked as the 4th most powerful … Continue reading Rome, Qatar and Chasing Rabbits
Author: globalnexter
I am the president and founder of Global Next Research Group and Leadership Institute. I go places. Sometimes I take people with me - mostly students and young business people. I haven't been everywhere, but I've been to the right places. I haven't met everyone, but I've met the interesting ones.
In a nutshell, I'm all about shaping the way people think about life, leadership, purpose and a complex world. And I'm also a little bit about the right suite case and comfortable shoes.
The Art of Travel
I’m getting ready to leave the US office of Global Next soon for another stint on the road. First is our “Who Let the Dogs Out?” Conference in Italy, followed by a research/journalism trip to Qatar, a short break for Thanksgiving at home, and then two university courses, one in Geneva, Switzerland and the other … Continue reading The Art of Travel
The World in a Nutshell: October 2014
It is time to give a quick “global update” and comment on some of the many stories dominating the news theses days. Fasten your seatbelt - here’s the world: 1. Shooting Near the Canadian Parliament. One soldier was killed and at least 3 others were wounded by a terrorist shooting today in Ottawa. Why does it … Continue reading The World in a Nutshell: October 2014
The ISIS Threat: As Viewed from Neighboring Lebanon
October 9, 2014 Regardless as to the US-led airstrikes which began several weeks ago, ISIS remains on the march. As I write this, the strategic town of Kobani, on Syria’s border with Turkey, is under siege. It seems likely now that Kobani will fall to ISIS - and Turkey seems to sit on the border with … Continue reading The ISIS Threat: As Viewed from Neighboring Lebanon
The Happiness Factor: Who’s Happy and Why?
Are you happy? Would you know it if you were? How would you actually define happiness? The founding fathers of America bothered to include the “pursuit of happiness” as one of the inalienable rights of all humans. Of course, the right to “pursue” happiness is not necessarily a guarantee of finding happiness. But according to … Continue reading The Happiness Factor: Who’s Happy and Why?
Thoughts from the Corners of the World
It's always interesting when I look at snapshots of my life - just moments, short chapters and then the page is turned. Snapshot One: For the last few weeks I was working at the Swiss UMEF University in Afghanistan, teaching a course for their MBA program. It was nothing like I thought it would be. I almost … Continue reading Thoughts from the Corners of the World
I Believe…
September 3, 2014 Yesterday, it was reported that a second US journalist, Steven Sotloff, was beheaded by ISIS (or the Islamic State). This comes two weeks after James Foley was executed the same way. The brutality is unbelievable. Journalists are not military targets any more than women or children would be. And these decapitations are … Continue reading I Believe…
Five Questions and Answers about ISIS
August 23, 2014Of course you’ve heard about ISIS, the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria. It’s also known as ISIL or simply the Islamic State. They are a full-fledge terrorist state who have claimed large swaths of Iraq and Syria as their territory. They are persecuting other Muslims, Christians and religious minorities. And they have … Continue reading Five Questions and Answers about ISIS
Israel and Gaza: Spin City
August 8, 2014The ceasefire between Gaza and Israel is over and rockets are flying from both sides now. According to the New York Times, Hamas broke the temporary peace just before the expiration of the 72-hour ceasefire. During negotiations in Cairo, Hamas declared that the fighting wouldn’t end until their demands were met. A spokesman for … Continue reading Israel and Gaza: Spin City
Unexpected Influence: Yoo JaeHa and K-Pop
July 27, 2014I am always interested in stories about someone’s personal impact on the world. And if that impact is unexpected, then it's all the more interesting. You may not be all that familiar with K-Pop (Korean pop music), but if you joined the more than 1 billion people who watched Psy’s viral YouTube video “Gangnam … Continue reading Unexpected Influence: Yoo JaeHa and K-Pop
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