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
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.
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
Blessed are the Forgetful
December 17, 2013 So much research and energy is spent on the topic of memory. We talk about our “memories” - those moments that stand out and define our lives. We talk about improving our “memory” so that we can pass exams and remember where we left our car keys. But is remembering always a … Continue reading Blessed are the Forgetful
7 Things You Need to Know About Bitcoins
November 28, 2013Chances are you’ve heard of Bitcoins. But you may or may not have been paying attention because it probably didn’t matter to your life at the moment. But now you’ve got to pay attention because today the value of a Bitcoin surged passed $1000. That is remarkable considering the cost of a Bitcoin … Continue reading 7 Things You Need to Know About Bitcoins
The Iranian DEAL
November 26, 2013The DEAL has been struck. After a decade of tension between Iran and the West over Iran’s nuclear ambitions, a deal of sorts has been reached and now we will wait and see if it ends up being good for the world, or not. What’s the Deal?Basically, Iran has agreed to limit its nuclear … Continue reading The Iranian DEAL
