Despite being the 21st century, racism remains a challenge. The most recent events in Ferguson, MO coupled with the SAE chants at the University of Oklahoma are just two of the blatant and recent examples of uninformed and small-minded individuals making decisions with huge negative consequences. And while the Justice Department, local government and even school officials are clamoring to make things right, it is a problem that we all ultimately need to help solve. (more…)
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General
Diversity…It takes all kinds
Show the Love
The biggest Hallmark day of the year just passed. That’s right. Valentine’s Day was this weekend and you can’t help but feel the love in the air. Men and women all over the world are frantically bought sentimental cards, candy and flowers all in an effort to show their special “someone” just how much they care. (more…)
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The Ties that Bind
Two weeks ago, I spoke about our global economy and how we as business owners, leaders and entrepreneurs, have the opportunity and responsibility to identify ways to leverage and enhance economic reform in our world. This week, President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, were together for what is seemingly both a ceremonial gesture, but also a sign of a new era of friendship and goodwill between the US and India. (more…)
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New Year… New You
It’s hard to believe that it is already 2015. And like any other New Year, it is that time to reflect lightly on the past and heavily on the future. The New Year is a chance to start anew. Focus on goals that have been missed, strive to hit new levels of success or simply do the fun things that never seemed to make the ‘to do” list last year. (more…)
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