November 13, 2013 So, I guess we’re on speaking terms again with Iran. It’s been a while - since 1979 when the Iranian Revolution ousted the US-backed Shah and 52 Americans were taken hostage when the US Embassy was overrun by revolutionaries. The Americans were kept captive for 444 days until Ronald Reagan became president. … Continue reading Iran, Nukes and Deals
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.
Overconfident? Get Over Yourself!
November 11, 2013When developing leaders, I spend a lot of time trying to convince people to take appropriate risks, think bigger and live out purposeful, extraordinary lives. We talk often about missed opportunities and shadows that need to be jumped. But what about those who don’t struggle with taking chances. Is it possible there is … Continue reading Overconfident? Get Over Yourself!
Disturbing the Universe: 5 Ways to Change the World
“Do I dare Disturb the Universe?” ― T.S. Eliot, T.S Eliot once posed this query in one of his poems. And it’s a good question. Another good question would be: Can I disturb the universe? Just me? There is something powerful about the singularity of the difference one person can make - the idea that … Continue reading Disturbing the Universe: 5 Ways to Change the World
Leadership: 5 Lessons I’ve Learned
October 26, 2013 I’ve met a lot of people. I’ve taught a lot of leadership and personal development courses. I’ve been to a lot of places. I’m always fascinated by life, truth, purpose and wisdom. I often encourage those I’ve worked with to chase wisdom - and to find people smarter than they are and … Continue reading Leadership: 5 Lessons I’ve Learned
Random Global Information
October 24, 2013 Running an international research group and leadership institute keeps me constantly curious about the world and trying to understanding it. It’s one of the few things in life that keep me constantly engaged and leaning forward. (Want to know the few other things or people who can keep me leaning forward and … Continue reading Random Global Information
Trend Watching
Lately I’ve been doing some work preparing for Global Next’s January conference in Athens, Greece. The theme of the conference is “Connecting the Dots” where we will spend a lot of time talking about worldviews and trends ranging from generational shifts, social trends, entertainment progressions, and trends in ”spirituality.” I can’t think of a better … Continue reading Trend Watching
Getting What You Want
Recently I was speaking with some former interns of my organization about what they really wanted out of life. The answers ranged from strengthening their faith, figuring out a meaningful future, reaching professional goals and creating valuable relationships. Here’s the problem: Everyone wants something, but we don’t always know how to get it. So, what’s the … Continue reading Getting What You Want
Al-Qaeda Terrorist Captured Instead of “Droned.” Why the Shift in US Strategy?
On October 5th the US conducted two raids to capture high-value targets in Africa, one in Libya and the other in Somalia. The raid in Somalia netted nothing, but the incursion in Libya turned up Nazih Abdul-Hamed al-Ruqai, aka Abu Anas al-Libi - who was arrested and is apparently on the USS San Antonio being … Continue reading Al-Qaeda Terrorist Captured Instead of “Droned.” Why the Shift in US Strategy?
Global Update by the Numbers
Every now and again, it’s interesting to take a raw look at the numbers of the world - and what those numbers might mean. So here’s my first-ever “Global Update by the Numbers.” 7.18 Billion: Current global population - world population reached 7 billion on October 31, 2011. Meaning: There are lots of people around! … Continue reading Global Update by the Numbers
“Jumping Shadows and Training Leaders” The Global Next Oxford Conference
I just finished a week in England with 42 student leaders and educators at our “Jump Your Shadow” Conference, held at St. Antony’s College, Oxford University. As always, it was an amazing time of seeing the world, stretching the way people think about leadership and interacting with the world that exists outside one’s comfort zone. … Continue reading “Jumping Shadows and Training Leaders” The Global Next Oxford Conference
