Category: Society
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A leadership call to action to build trust
The broad decline in trust in business and political leadership we’ve seen over the past few years took a deep dive during the last twelve months as, today, less than a fifth of people believe that a business or government…
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Gun control: where there’s a will there must be a way
In the aftermath of the terrible tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut, USA, on December 14 that saw 20 kids aged six and seven shot to death along with six adults, much talk has focused on re-opening the American debate on gun…
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The toxic mix of legality, morality and reputation
I first heard the phrase “It may be legal but is it moral?”in relation to the kerfuffle that blew up in the summer regarding the tax minimization activities of celebrities. What was happening – complex financial schemes to shelter income…
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The significance of an innovative fast follower
What does the word “innovation” mean to you? An idea? A way of working? Inventing something? Maybe all of those things, or perhaps something else? It’s a word I’ve been thinking a lot about since taking part in a presentation/discussion…