John Perkins, the author of "New Confessions of an Economic Hit Man", talks about updating his startling tell-all on global affairs. It's still not too late to stop the EHM system running our world into the ground, but we have to act, he says.
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Powerball Madness: Perchance to Dream
Madness some will say, but for others it’s the stuff of champagne wishes and caviar dreams.
Read More »Social Media Pyramid Schemes and the Momtrepreneur
One "independent sales consultant" gets one of their “friends” to be an independent sales consultant who gets one of their “friends” to be one – you get the idea. Most people just join in to get free samples, making little to no money in the end.
Read More »The Concept of Economic Development: A Preamble
What do we mean when we speak of economic development or, by extension, of economic growth? Do we have a clear idea, or are they just buzzwords we tend to parrot now and then since they’ve become a part of everyday economic jargon?
Read More »Book Review: ‘My Mother, My Mentor,’ by Pamela F. Lenehan
Children of working mothers are thriving and beautifully positioned for adulthood, according to a new book by former Wall Street executive Pamela F. Lenehan in "My Mother, My Mentor" which shows that integrating career and family benefits kids — and in some surprising ways.
Read More »Tiquipaya II, People’s World Conference on Climate Change 2015
When was the last time you got to attend a brainstorming session with the president of a country?
Read More »What are U.S. Marines Doing in Peru?
Will U.S. news soon be filled with stories comparing the Shining Path to Isis, as an excuse to wage war in the land of Machu Picchu?
Read More »Language Matters in Life and Business: Impulse Control When You Shop
Don't let marketing buzzwords and scarcity messaging urge you into impulse purchases this holiday season.
Read More »The Tooth Fairy Is Cutting Back – The Tooth and Nothing But the Tooth
Something is rotten in the state of Fairyland, and we must all rise up and demand that the Tooth Fairy be fair to all kids. Is that tooth much to ask?
Read More »SXSW V2V: Warning – You’re Losing Money by Not Being a Cultural Architect
“The secret to great service brands, like Starbucks, Nordstrom and Nespresso, is that they inspire the customer experience through their teams,” said SGEi president Shane Green. It’s mindset and behaviors. These create a reputation. In today’s social media-focused environment your reputation is your brand. How you do things is how people will see you in the marketplace.”
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