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The Wyss Institute at Harvard University uses biological design principles to develop new engineering innovations.

Airbnb’s CEO spent 6 months living in his company’s rentals—and found the core problem with his business

There are several CEOs who have recently taken to the frontlines of their business to work and learn from their teams including Dara Khosrowshahi and Laxman Narasimhan. Now, Airbnb’s Founder and CEO – Brian Chesky has been thinking outside the CEO box and becoming a customer. This experience has led to impactful new changes to the customer experience for the company. As Brian says, “It’s building a product for the person you were when you started the company.”

It’s Never Too Early To Learn Vital Leadership Skills – So Why Not Start In Elementary School?

100% of leaders were born, but no one is born a leader! Soft skills are often learned “on the job”. Some fascinating research shows teaching kids leadership skills starting in elementary school can lead to their future success as leaders. Might as well start early!!! Intriguing!

What Happened When Uber’s CEO Started Driving for Uber

For me, there’s no better way to understand the challenges of your team than walking a day in their shoes – or in the case of the CEO of Uber, Dara Khosrowshahi, spending time as a driver and doing Uber deliveries. The Uber CEO’s experiment has led to Uber being more competitive among rivals by putting people at the heart of their transformation. Other executives have also taken part in this project. It is changing the fundamental way the business is run, including how their products are developed with safety in mind, and how their drivers are compensated more fairly.

NASA Satellite Images Could Provide Early Volcano Warnings

Scientists know that changing tree leaves can indicate when a nearby volcano is becoming more active and might erupt. In a new collaboration between NASA and the Smithsonian Institution, scientists now believe they can detect these changes from space.

Art as therapy: Swiss doctors prescribe museum visits

NEUCHATEL, Switzerland, March 12 (Reuters) - Swiss doctors are expanding the range of prescriptions for patients with mental health conditions and chronic illnesses to include strolls in public gardens, art galleries and museums.

The city of Neuchatel, in western Switzerland, launched the pilot project with doctors last month to help struggling residents and to promote physical activity.

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🗑️ Over 40 MILLION pounds of trash removed!

Apple unveils its first carbon neutral products

The new Apple Watch lineup marks major progress toward ambitious Apple 2030 climate goal.

Apple today announced its first-ever carbon neutral products in the all-new Apple Watch lineup. Innovations in design and clean energy have driven dramatic reductions in product emissions of over 75 percent for each carbon neutral Apple Watch.1 This milestone marks a major step in the company’s journey toward its ambitious Apple 2030 goal to make every product carbon neutral by the end of the decade, including the entire global supply chain and the lifetime use of every device Apple makes.

Rolls-Royce welcomes Great British Nuclear decision on SMRs

Rolls-Royce SMR Wins Major UK Nuclear Contract – A Game Changer for Clean Energy & Economic Growth...Great news for the future of energy! Rolls-Royce SMR has been selected by Great British Nuclear (GBN) to build three small modular reactors (SMRs) in the UK, marking a pivotal moment for the company and the global nuclear industry... SMRs are not just about energy—they’re about economic growth, export power, and industrial resilience.

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Lindsay Hadley: Strategic Leadership Against 7 Global Crises

In this exclusive interview, Lindsay Hadley shared the impactful strategies she implemented in response to the 7 global crises identified by Boston Consulting Group.
While addressing these global challenges, she also highlighted her own initiatives for creating long-term positive impact through leadership.... Click Here

Create the Future: Leadership Insights with Rick Williams & Amy Edmondson

We attended the launch event of Rick Williams’ new book Create the Future, featuring an inspiring dialogue with Harvard Professor Amy Edmondson. The session highlighted bold leadership, adaptive thinking, and how future-focused strategies can drive meaningful global impact.

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Navigating Risk in a Dynamic World: Insights from MIT & HBS Boston

We covered the high-impact event Navigating Risk in a Dynamic World, organized by the Harvard Business School Association of Boston in partnership with MIT Press.
Held at the MIT Technology Center, the event explored how leaders can manage uncertainty, build strategic agility, and adapt in fast-changing global environments.

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Organized in collaboration with Ipsos Türkiye, this event focused on developing global talent and contributed to the vision of creating a positive impact by bringing these talents together with data-based insights... Click Here

Global Impact Interviews with HBS Connex 2025 Award-Winning Startups...

As part of our Global Positive Impact mission, we conducted exclusive success analysis interviews with award-winning startups from Harvard Business School’s Connex 2025 event. These ventures represent the future of impactful innovation—merging business excellence with societal value.
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Crystal Cruse: Innovation Strategies for a World in Crisis

In alignment with our interview series on the 7 global crises defined by Boston Consulting Group, Crystal Cruse shared how innovation, technology, and investment can be leveraged to create positive impact. Her insights offer a practical roadmap for leading change in times of uncertainty... Click Here

Unveiling “The Fury Beneath”: A Groundbreaking Theory of Defensive Organization

We were the first to publish the academic article The Fury Beneath, The Morphing: A Theory of Defensive Organization, introducing it to the global business world. This theory explores how hidden defensive structures shape leadership dynamics and organizational behavior under pressure.

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AI & Personal Branding: Redefining Leadership in the Digital Age

We featured the Artificial Intelligence & Personal Powered Branding event held at Harvard Business School, where experts explored how AI is transforming personal branding and leadership identity.

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The Power of Team Learning: A New Framework for Organizational Adaptation

We were the first to publish the academic paper Team Learning in the Field: An Organizing Framework and Avenues for Future Research, introducing it to global audiences. The study presents a fresh perspective on how organizations learn, adapt, and innovate through collective team intelligence.