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The ‘North Star’ How three words guided this organization
Inspire. Unite. Enable. What do these words have in common? For many, they evoke empowerment and motivation. But for Caritas Humanitarian Aid & Relief Initiatives Singapore (CHARIS), these three words symbolize the ethos of an organization dedicated to...
Shaping a better future through ethical leadership
As a young boy in Beirut, Fadi Daou always knew his cause was to serve the people. This calling, although unclear at that time, was magnified by having borne witness to “the civil war in Lebanon and the many other conflicts in the Middle East.” “I studied...
A creative license for parenting in a different age
Is it possible to make parenting easier? For many years, Eric Lim worked in the IT industry. But when he was in his 30s, he felt that the life he lived did not align with the vision he had for himself or his family. In 2004, when Eric became a parent, he had to...
Never lost in translation
How Freddy Nicolas turned setbacks and stumbling blocks into a mission-driven business Steps away from the bustling Trevi Fountain, its travertine stone gleaming in the Rome sunshine, and into a quiet and shaded courtyard, is a modest language school responsible for...
Adapting to Global Business Exigency: Unlocking the Potential of Interfaith and Intercultural Innovation
by Dr Farha Iman and Lawrence Chong The rapid rise of generative AI has been used positively. However, increasingly divisive actors have weaponized AI to generate deep fakes, which has promoted prejudice and misperceptions about faith and culture. The...
Navigating Asia’s Green Revolution: The Business Imperative Post-COP28
by Clara Kwan The 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, held in Dubai, was a significant global event with far-reaching implications, particularly for Asia. As a region facing unique environmental and...
Eu Chin Fen: “A powerful leader is actually a vulnerable leader”
How the CEO of a legacy hospitality group is rethinking what business, and leadership mean IN the depths of the COVID-19 pandemic, Eu Chin Fen was among many of the business leaders battling multiple crises at once. The deadly virus had sickened countless people...
The Columnist | Issue 44 | Special Edition: 7th World Company Day
Each year, World Company Day – August 15 – marks the anniversary of the birth of the global movement calling companies to serve a higher purpose and commit to shaping a better world together. For this year’s World Company Day, we continue to reflect on the 2019...
The Columnist | Issue 43 | July 2019 | Consulus 15th Anniversary & Shape The World Summit
Last month in June, we celebrated our 15th anniversary and renewed our commitment to shape a better and more sustainable economic system through purpose and unity. We also held our annual landmark event, the Shape the World Summit, drawing leaders, speakers and...
Shape the World Summit 2019: Designing a More Equitable Economic System
Singapore (25 July 2019) – Over 300 individuals and leaders from 16 different countries convened at the Shape the World Summit held at the National Design Centre in Singapore from the 20th June 2019 to the 21st June 2019. The 2-days creative summit served as a...
Consulus’ 15th Anniversary and Shape the World Summit Gala Dinner
Singapore (25 July 2019) - 200 guests from different nationalities, countries and companies gathered to attend Consulus’ 15th Anniversary and Shape the World Summit Gala Dinner event on the 21st June 2019. The event that served as a conclusion to the summit, as...
Pennacchi: A Brazilian business group that strives to serve its customers and stakeholders, help civil society and preserve the environment.
It is commonly said that the strength of a business group can be measured by its solidity and broad market performance. For 57 years, Pennacchi has been recognized for this, but above all for the values it defends and for its strong support of social projects. The...
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