Globalization / International Business
What the Current Presidential Election Reveals about the United States, with Richard Wolffe
A skilled storyteller with decades of experience in Washington D.C.’s inner circles, Richard Wolffe imparts informative insights on politics and economics, including both domestic and foreign affairs. His books on the Obama campaign and White house have shed light on Obama’s legacy, recording exclusive information on the behind-the-scenes events of his campaign and administration. Wolffe… more -->
Rebuilding Democracy and Capitalism, with Dr. Philip Kotler
Dubbed “The Marketing Guru” and “The Most Influential Marketer of All Time," Dr. Philip Kotler has secured standing as one of the great business thinkers of the past century. While academic communities, governments, and organizations around the world seek his insights and expertise on marketing, Dr. Kotler's most recent work focuses on how trends and… more -->
How Companies Achieve Business Success, with Jason Jennings
Jason Jennings is one of the most successful and prolific business and leadership authors in the world. He has spent twenty years founding and leading successful businesses and teaching other companies how to achieve their full economic potential. I am driven to help others achieve what they want to achieve. It is my life’s work!… more -->
Globalization, Migration and the World Economy with Ian Goldin
By Ian Goldin
A world expert in economics, finance and global affairs as well as innovation and social issues, Ian Goldin is currently Director of the Oxford Martin School at Oxford University, as well as being a Professorial Fellow at Oxford's Balliol College. He has published numerous articles and thirteen books, including Globalization for Development ("essential reading" –… more -->
A Better World Is Here
For centuries, optimists and pessimists have argued over the state of the world. Pessimists see a world where more people means less food, where rising demand for resources means depletion and war, and, in recent decades, where boosting production capacity means more pollution and global warming. One of the current generation of pessimists’ sacred texts,… more -->
The Free-Trade Charade
NEW YORK – Though nothing has come of the World Trade Organization’s Doha Development Round of global trade negotiations since they were launched almost a dozen years ago, another round of talks is in the works. But this time the negotiations will not be held on a global, multilateral basis; rather, two huge regional agreements… more -->
Advanced Malaise
NEW YORK – Economics is often called the dismal science, and for the last half-decade it has come by its reputation honestly in the advanced economies. Unfortunately, the year ahead will bring little relief. Real (inflation-adjusted) per capita GDP in France, Greece, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States is lower today than… more -->
The World in 2050
The Grameen Bank, a microfinance lender and community development bank started in Bangladesh, works to eradicate poverty worldwide. But what other goals would Nobel Prize-winning founder Muhammad Yunus like to see achieved by 2050? In "Creating a World Without Poverty," Professor Yunus describes what he sees as the ultimate goals of globalization. Let me give… more -->
Speakers / Writers
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One of the most renowned scientific figures alive today, Dr. Michio Kaku is widely acclaimed in two separate areas. In pure science, Dr. Kaku is attempting to complete Einstein's unified field theory. He is equally re ... more -->
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Known as “the Dean of Futurists,” Thomas Frey has built a solid reputation for his uncanny ability to accurately forecast future trends and describe the opportunities ahead. As a speaker, best-selling author, and ... more -->
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Chip Eichelberger worked as international point man for the globally renowned business leader Tony Robbins for five years before going into business for himself in 1993. Since then he has galvanized nearly a thousand ... more -->
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John Cleese is one of the world's most instantly recognizable comic celebrities and writers. His work on the groundbreaking and iconic Monty Python's Flying Circus, Fawlty Towers and A Fish Called Wanda ... more -->
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Katie Linendoll is the go-to expert for the latest innovations in technology. Best known as the TODAY show's fun and savvy tech contributor, Katie travels the world to cover the latest gadgets and inventions befo
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A poll by Real Screen Magazine designated Ken's documentary film The Civil War as the second most influential documentary film of all time. He was also named, alongside Robert Flaherty, as the most infl ... more -->
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Rita Dove was the youngest person and the first African-American to be appointed Consultant in Poetry at the library of Congress. In 1993 she was chosen as Poet Laureate of the United States and in 2004 as Poet Laurea ... more -->
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Andy has earned a reputation as one of the most disruptive and effective advisors in business. He is a thought leader and thinking partner to executives and their most critical ideas.
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Acknowledged as one of the world's leading experts on Human Resources and Corporate Culture, Dr. Lynda Gratton is Professor of Management Practice at London Business School, where she is the director of the “Human R ... more -->
