May 16, 2014 Finally, after waging the world’s largest and most expensive democratic election, India has announced that their new Prime Minister is Narendra Modi. The leader of India’s Bharatiya Janata Party (a Hindu nationalist party) won with the largest margin in almost 30 years. Here are three things you need to know: The new … Continue reading India: The World’s Largest Democracy has a New Prime Minister: So What?
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.
CHASING WISDOM
MAY 5, 2014The topic of WISDOM is inexhaustible. Many people have tried to define it, to understand it and to live it. Maybe it’s hard to define, but we all know when we run into that person who just “has it.” That individual who just gets the deeper things of life and lives differently. Wisdom is … Continue reading CHASING WISDOM
Global Next’s Winter/Spring Season 2014: The World in Context Wrap Up
April 14, 2014Well, it appears I am not a good blogger when I am traveling. Maybe I need to Tweet more - and share “sound-bites” of my impressions of the world. Obviously waiting for the “right time” to write a more comprehensive account of leadership conferences and other experiences is not working! So, as the … Continue reading Global Next’s Winter/Spring Season 2014: The World in Context Wrap Up
Lebanon: Caught in Syria’s War
March 13, 2014Lebanon is complicated. There’s no other way to describe it. Walking down busy Hamra Street you will see miniskirts and hijabs side by side. Lebanon has 19 official religions. There’s the Lebanese army and then there is Hezbollah. The Lebanese coalition government finally put its pieces in place, but new elections are “scheduled” … Continue reading Lebanon: Caught in Syria’s War
Ukraine: The Continuing Revolution Trend
February 17, 2014 What’s going on in Ukraine? Ukrainians have been protesting since November 21st. It took many analysts by surprise and as it has unfolded, it has revealed underlying complexities regarding who is involved, what they want and how far they’re willing to go. It all sparked when President Victor Yanukovych, decided to reject … Continue reading Ukraine: The Continuing Revolution Trend
“Connecting the Dots” Conference: The Truth is Out There…
February 12, 2014The 2014 "Connecting the Dots" Conference in Athens is over and I haven’t even blogged about it! So, now that I have a few minutes, I thought I’d reflect and share a few thoughts. The whole idea behind Global Next’s international conferences is to build leaders who understand the world in context. And context has … Continue reading “Connecting the Dots” Conference: The Truth is Out There…
MIDDLE EAST UPDATE: Iran, Libya, Iraq and Egypt
January 15, 2014 Well, it’s only January, but it’s time to do a quick update on what’s going on in the Middle East. There are four issues that deserve our attention. DEAL WITH IRAN The West struck a landmark deal with Iran over their nuclear program. Under the deal, Iran has agreed to cap the … Continue reading MIDDLE EAST UPDATE: Iran, Libya, Iraq and Egypt
Looking Ahead: The Globalnexter in 2014
January 6, 2014As 2014 gets started, I thought I’d give a preview for the first part of my year ahead. For those not familiar with Global Next and its work, click HERE. The short version is this: I go places either for the purpose of training leaders in a global setting or I go places … Continue reading Looking Ahead: The Globalnexter in 2014
2013 End of Year List: Part Two
December 26, 2013I began my “end of the year” lists in my last blog by discussing important news events, music and books. If you missed it, you can see it HERE. Now, I will continue my reminiscing of 2013 by sharing my take on movies, travel, people and my final thoughts for the year. MOVIES: I don’t … Continue reading 2013 End of Year List: Part Two
2013 End of Year List: Part One
December 24, 2013 We’re getting ready to say goodbye to the year 2013. I’ve always liked the end of a year. It provides a chance to think, to reflect and to evaluate. All good things, in my thinking, anyway. So, I’m dedicating my last two blogs of 2013 to my list of random things from … Continue reading 2013 End of Year List: Part One
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