In the News…
* Cold air may help you lose weight by making your body burn calories to keep warm (Washington Post-01/26/14)
* Unraveling any weight-gain links to stress, cortisol (Los Angeles Times-01/24/14)
* At Davos, Rising Stress Spurs Goldie Hawn Meditation Talk (Bloomberg News-01/21/14)
* Working with ‘mindfulness’ reduces stress in the workplace (Miami Herald-01/21/14)
Tag Archive for World Economic Forum
Nelson Mandela’s Lesson on Love
GLOBAL VIEWS: I was just in South Africa a few weeks ago and had lunch in Mandela Square in Sandton City, a commercial and entertainment hub in the heart of Johannesburg. A jovial bronzed statute of Nelson Mandela towers almost twenty feet above the sidewalk cafés and exclusive boutiques. People of different nationalities co-mingle as they dine and shop under foot. Adjacent to the luxurious Michelangelo Hotel, the statute and Square represent a South Africa that Nelson Mandela helped create – where all are considered equal under the constitution and the country itself can participate freely in the global economy.
Young Global Leader Africa Module
THE BUZZ: Journey to the Royal Bafokeng Nation in South Africa. The Nation is a traditionally governed community and an example of direct community participation in mining ventures.
UNGC CEO Study on Sustainability
REPORT: The UN Global Compact’s latest report is the world’s largest CEO study on sustainability, representing perspectives from 1,000 CEO around the globe.
Mo & Me Film Screening
THE BUZZ: On Tuesday, September 17, 2013 I attended Mo & Me: A Film Screening and Conversation at Tribeca Cinemas. Salim Amin, Chip Duncan and Riz Khan were on hand as speakers. I met fellow Young Global Leader Salim Amin a few years ago at the World Economic Forum meeting in Africa. This film is the powerful story of his father, Mohamed “Mo” Amin – undoubtedly Africa’s greatest photojournalist.
Evening with Australian Consul General
THE BUZZ: It’s so wonderful being a Young Global Leader because we get such great invitations! On Tuesday, September 3rd, 2013, I had the pleasure of joining a small group of fellow YGLs at the Australian Consul General’s Residence in New York. It was hosted by outgoing Consul General Phil Scanlan AM.
YGL Summit in Myanmar
THE BUZZ: From June 2nd through June 7th, 2013, I was in Myanmar for the Young Global Leader (YGL) Summit and World Economic Forum on East Asia. Over 1000 people from 55 countries descended on the new capital of Nay Pyi Taw to discuss Myanmar’s future.
The Rebirth of Myanmar
POWER LIVING® TV: Come on a journey to the Golden Land of Myanmar – formerly known as Burma. After 50 years of military rule, the country is now open for business and is actively courting foreign tourists, trade and investments.
How faith can help forge Myanmar’s future
WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM: Despite Myanmar’s most recent conflicts being attributed to religious differences, the country’s deep spiritual roots may be instrumental in its current economic, political and social transformation.
White House Briefing On Values & Leadership
THE BUZZ: On Thursday May 9th and Friday, May 10th, 2013, I participated in Shaping Together: White House Briefing on Values and Leadership in Washington, DC sponsored by the Global Shapers DC Hub.
