The Social Contract Society is Like a Team Game
Imagine playing a team sport—soccer, basketball, or any game where working together is critical. For the team to win, everyone needs to follow specific rules, trust each other, and agree on how to share responsibilities. What if this idea was applied instead of a game to how we organise our entire society? This is essentially […]
Purpose: Why Values Drive Business Success!
In today’s complex VUCA world, businesses are like ships charting and navigating through the rough sea waters of modern commerce. The tides of climate change, consumer expectations, and global trends like AI or populism constantly reshape the sea. Daniel Aronson’s book, “The Value of Values: How Leaders Can Grow Their Businesses and Enhance Their Careers […]
Discover the Changing Power of Social Entrepreneurship!
Social entrepreneurship is like a lighthouse in a stormy sea—it guides society toward change, breaking through the darkness and helping people find a safer course. In their insightful work, Social Entrepreneurship, Roger L. Martin and executive Sally R. Osberg explore what makes social entrepreneurship so potent, how it differs from conventional social services, and why it […]
Why Economic Growth Doesn’t Solve Inequality?
When we think of progress, we often equate it with wealth. After all, isn’t a booming economy with new technologies, businesses, and opportunities supposed to uplift everyone? Surprisingly, a 19th-century political economist, Henry George, posed a thought-provoking question: Why does poverty persist and worsen as societies grow richer? In his seminal work “Progress and Poverty” […]
The Inevitable Switch: From Capitalism to Socialism!
Often seen as opposing forces, are capitalism and socialism like two dancers performing a complex routine together in the big story of economic systems? In his groundbreaking work “Capitalism, Socialism, and Democracy,” the first edition in 1942, Joseph A. Schumpeter offers a compelling, if somewhat unsettling, portrait of capitalism’s future. Then, he already warned us […]
How to Beat Career Fear!
Are you ready to thrive in the 21st-century workplace that’s evolving faster than ever? It requires adapting to new demands, technologies, and cultures, like navigating a river constantly shifting its course. In her book “Career Fear (And How to Beat It)”, Somi Arian provides a roadmap for the future of work, offering insights on how […]
Learning: A Change in the Meaning of Experiences!
Do we truly comprehend the transformative potential of learning, or have we been viewing it through a narrow lens? The book Learning How to Learn by Joseph D. Novak and D. Bob Gowin challenges the conventional belief that learning is merely a change in behaviour, a viewpoint long upheld by behavioural psychologists. Instead, the authors […]
Why Schools Need a Makeover for the Innovators of Tomorrow!
Why does the education system often stifle creativity and problem-solving instead of advancing innovation and independent thinking? In a world that celebrates these qualities, it’s surprising that our schools reward obedience and conformity. Ana Lorena Fábrega’s book, The Learning Game, challenges this status quo, making a solid case for why and how we must change […]
The Dawn of the 5IR: Humans and Machines, Better Together!
Did you know that our world has been driven forward by a series of advancements, each propelling us into the future? The first advancement, known as the First Industrial Revolution, was powered by steam. The second was powered by electricity, the third by computers, and the fourth by intelligent machines, robotics, and the internet. A […]
Becoming a Human+ Worker for Jobs that Don’t Even Exist Yet
What if traditional education and high school graduation are just the starting point of your learning journey? In her book “Long Life Learning: Preparing for Jobs That Don’t Even Exist Yet,” Michelle Weise presents an inspiring vision of the future where education and work go hand in hand throughout life. As we move into a […]