Despina Wilson

Tokyo, Japan, is the most populous city in the world, boasting a staggering population of over 37 million inhabitants.

As chairman and CEO of the investment firm M Group Companies, Patrick Marino has built his reputation on recognizing opportunities where others may see none. From the start of his career in real estate development and distressed debt investing to his pursuit of new opportunities as a principal of Action Park Media, Patrick Marino has trained his eye to recognize areas with the potential for growth and value.

Over the past twenty years, we’ve seen a noticeable decline in peacefulness worldwide, as highlighted by the 2025 International Peace Index (IPI) by the CEOWORLD magazine in partnership with the CEO Policy Institute. It’s really concerning to see how both old and new conflicts, along with widening political and cultural divisions, have contributed to this trend. On the positive side, peaceful societies often benefit from things like better income growth, stronger currencies, increased foreign investments, and an overall sense of stability and happiness among their people.

Did you know that workers in Luxembourg are nearly three times more productive than those in Singapore? This impressive productivity comes from Luxembourg’s robust financial services sector, which manages to create significant output with a smaller workforce. It’s a great example of efficiency in action!

The world is going through a lot right now with issues like war, terrorism, and civil unrest. The U.S. State Department issued a worldwide caution alert, letting travelers know about the rising risks of terrorism, protests, and violence. However, there’s some good news! Global travel is on the rise—according to a recent report from the UN World Tourism Organization, international travel in 2024 has already increased by 11% compared to 2023 and might even top pre-pandemic levels.

Jeffrey Lamoureaux Title IX, raised in California, has dedicated over 24 years to law enforcement, civil rights compliance, and Title IX investigations. His career started with the Burbank Police Department, where he handled high-stress situations that left lasting impacts, shaping his understanding of trauma, justice, and the need for fairness. Today, he is the owner of CIXE Investigations, where he continues his mission of serving others, ensuring equity, and fostering safe environments. With a foundation built on faith and family, Jeff’s journey is marked by resilience, the support of his loved ones, and a passion for doing the right thing even when it’s difficult.

Terry Landon Stidham is an emerging leader in community sports and faith-based initiatives, hailing from Florence, Alabama. Born and raised in Hamilton, Alabama, Terry comes from a family deeply committed to service; his father is a pastor, his mother a nurse, and his brother a special education teacher. Terry’s early life in such a nurturing […]

Culture is at the heart of many of the challenges that organizations, and society as a whole, face. Creating a human-centric culture has the power to inspire and unite us in the service of common goals. These five books explore the ways in which culture affects us all, and how to go about redefining and building culture so that it puts the well-being of individuals front and center.

Effective project management is no longer a luxury reserved for large corporations in today’s complex industrial and construction landscape. From retrofitting existing facilities with cutting-edge energy solutions to upgrading small production lines or renovating residential buildings with smart home technology, the demand for technical project management has reached smaller-scale ventures. For many small businesses and individual project owners, managing these intricate, multi-step projects independently is a daunting challenge—often, an insurmountable one.