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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Erik Wahl is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, best selling author and graffiti artist. Wahl has also been described as the Picasso of Productivity, the Warhol of Wall Street and the Renoir of ROI.
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Liz Wiseman is president and founder of the leadership research and development firm, Wiseman Group, which operates out of Silicon Valley. Her services have been employed by some of the true global giants in business ... more -->
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Peter Diamandis has degrees in Molecular Genetics and Aerospace Engineering from MIT and an MD from Harvard Medical School. He is an expert in the field of innovation and possibly the greatest non-governmental expert ... more -->
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Few speakers have a better claim to be regarded as inspirational than Nicholas Vujicic. Born without arms or legs, he has overcome his disability in the most astonishing ways, setting a true example of inspiring success
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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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The story of Barbara's life, extraordinary success and TV stardom is told in her latest book, Shark Tales. A self-made woman who sees no need to suffer fools or mince words, Barbara has won many fans for her pl ... more -->
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When it comes to medical care, Lucien Engelen is putting the patient in the lead. As the first Dutch Health 2.0 Ambassador, the technologist and innovator has used his influence to revolutionize patient care through d ... more -->
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A veteran reporter for influential publications such as Newsweek and The Financial Times, Richard Wolffe is among the handful of foreign journalists who have made a name for themselves in the world of Wa ... more -->
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Clinical psychologist Dr. Gary Bradt is an expert in the field of adapting to, and leading through, change. He was awarded a BA in psychology from Duquesne University, Pittsburgh. This was followed by a doctorate in ... more -->
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Alexandra Cousteau carries the name made famous by the work of her grandfather and father with honor and pride. She not only films the underwater world with extraordinary skill but also campaigns tirelessly to preserv ... more -->
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An expert commentator on technology, business and culture, Nicholas Carr created a sensation with his Harvard Business Review (a publication for which he has been executive editor)article, “IT Doesn't Matt ... more -->
