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Seniors Saving the World: 11 Ways to Get Involved

Guest — Sun, 16 Aug 2020 10:02:20 +0000

By Thelma Reese We are missing the other side of the senior story right now. On one side, we see decline, frailty, and dependence. A true story to be sure. On the other, we see experience, wisdom, and determination to fix the world, find meaning in our own lives, and leave a legacy that improves the […]

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Is Diversity Baked Into Your Hiring Process?

Guest — Sun, 16 Aug 2020 09:41:19 +0000

By Gary Heil and Ryan Heil, Ph.D. A few years ago, we were asked to help a market leader that was intent on changing its culture to be more creative and innovative. (Sound familiar?) The company was spending a million dollars on messaging and elaborate company meetings to help “get the word out” and create […]

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Now, A Social Network For Introverts

Guest — Fri, 07 Aug 2020 09:24:36 +0000

It might seem strange at first mention; “A social network for Introverts?” Since when did introverts seem so keen to socialize? But that’s exactly what introverts need. Their voices are typically shut down in the loud echo chamber that is “traditional” social media like FB, Twitter & Reddit. Actually, Reddit is a pretty good place […]

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Please Use Full-Spectrum Words

Guest — Wed, 05 Aug 2020 11:30:44 +0000

If you get your words right, they will draw you toward the future. If you get your words wrong, you will fight the future. As a working futurist for some 40 years, it has become increasingly apparent to me that words can both empower and constrain the kind of futures we create. Full-spectrum thinking is […]

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Systemic Bias: Can a Fish Change its Own Water?

Guest — Mon, 03 Aug 2020 16:15:57 +0000

See if you can spot the bias in the following scenarios: 1. A female finance executive is told by a male peer in a meeting that her presentation is too detailed and a complete “waste of time.” Another male colleague rushes to her defense, explaining that there is nothing wrong with the presentation […]

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“Dangerous Love” as an Antidote to Political and Social Polarization

Guest — Thu, 23 Jul 2020 15:54:30 +0000

By Chad Ford The problem of political and social polarization has reached a boiling point in the United States and in many other countries around the world. As conflict escalates, anger, vitriol and blame limit our ability to engage in the sort of collaborative problem solving we need to transform the biggest problems that face […]

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COVID-19 Response Isn’t Safe for All Children. Here’s What You Can Do About It.

Guest — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 02:18:52 +0000

By Dr. Paul Zeitz As COVID-19 cases escalate across the nation, a hidden tragedy of the pandemic is taking place in the supposed safe shelter of our homes. Families sheltering at home are increasingly struggling with social isolation, financial insecurity, stress, and anxiety, and with it, child abuse—in all of its forms—is steadily rising. Right […]

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How Banks and TPPs are Evolving Amid the Pandemic

Guest — Mon, 15 Jun 2020 17:36:38 +0000

By Daumantas Barauskas The COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent lockdown in many countries hit almost every sector of the economy, banks and FinTech companies are no exception. The effects of the pandemic look devastating: for instance, the four largest American banks are expecting borrowers to default on upwards of $71 billion in debt. [1] European […]

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Open Up or Remain Closed – The Big Debate

Guest — Tue, 05 May 2020 16:52:05 +0000

By Dr. Joe Luciani Our nation has become bitterly divided about how and when to resume “normal” activities due to the effects of COVID. Are you on the err-on-the-side-of-caution side of the debate, or on the optimistic (some might say reckless) side? For me, I find myself somewhere in the murky middle. I suspect many […]

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The dilemma for Pakistan: Ideology Vs Progress

Guest — Fri, 01 May 2020 21:48:05 +0000

It’s always been clear to the average, forward-thinking Pakistani that the pervasive narrow-mindedness caused by ideology is the biggest tragedy of modern Pakistan. This ideology, a relic of a bygone era has always been an obstacle in the path of Pakistan’s growth and development. Manipulation by the media, religious sensationalism, an outdated and misconstrued history […]

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