What are relationships, and how do they influence our lives? Recent studies and conventional wisdom continue to confirm that relationships are essential to our success, not only regarding survival as a species but also for our social, societal, and spiritual development. How do we become better at relationships, and what are some of the tools […]
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Better change
New ventures and even existing businesses are not immune to the powers of change. Change often happens unexpectedly, and the interaction between changes can lead to drastic and dramatic shifts in a business. So, how do we become better at managing change? Is it possible to become a master of change? How can entrepreneurs better […]
Embrace the energy of judgement!
We often think of judgement as something that determines the guilt or innocence of others; however, it is essential to distinguish between justice and judgement. The energy of judgement is a powerful but uncomfortable energy that cleaves apart and serves as the razor that splits the mud into the water and the sand to leave […]
Adapting business models for emerging markets
Increasingly, companies are looking for their future growth in emerging markets. Up to now, the recommendation has been that the only way companies can prosper in these markets is to relentlessly cut costs and accept profit margins close to zero. However, companies that are successfully cracking these markets realize that opportunities in these regions don’t […]
Adding economic value
When you study economics, you learn that the price of a good or commodity is determined at the point where there is a balance between the supply and demand for that good. If more people demand it, then the price is higher; and when less is supplied, the price is also higher. The challenge in […]
What will academia look like in 100 years?
As we discuss the characteristics of the emerging fourth industrial revolution, it seems that the future role of education remains one of the imponderables. If we start a thought experiment, we might transport ourselves 100 years from now and ask what education will look like then. Will there still be journals that publish articles in […]