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Former NFLer Marques Ogden Used His Rock Bottom to Create Success for Himself and Others

In Entrepreneurship, Publisher Channel by ihelmadmin

Marques Ogden has a riches-to-rags-to-riches story that is compelling and full of the kind of drama you’d expect to see on the big screen. But, this former NFL player who ended up with a janitorial job before finding his true north inspires and helps others move from their own stagnation. Marques is a business consultant, speaker, and best-selling author/podcast host …

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Life Lab – Developing Assets Series on Verbalizing Who You Need in Your Network

In Life Lab by Mary Kurek

The first in the Developing Assets Series for our Life Lab is a basic short tutorial on the importance of being able to verbalize who you need in your network.  Your most important business asset is your network; an asset you will utilize over and over again to achieve goals.  But it requires some very specific attention to grow and manage …

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Investor-Advisor Interview: Patrick Kuwana

In Investor Interviews by Mary Kurek

Patrick Kuwana is the CEO of Crossover Transformational Group headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa.  As a consultant and leadership advisor for African entrepreneurs and business owners as well as companies and organizations outside of Africa wishing to do business in the continent, he is particularly attuned to the nuances of culture and challenge as it applies to the diverse environments …

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Investor-Advisor Interview: Toyin Umesiri

In Investor Interviews, News by Mary Kurek

Toyin is an influencer in the African business and trade environment.  The CEO of Nazaru and the founder of Trade With Africa Business Summit, this busy young professional is creating social impact through her work in opening doors and creating pathways to economic growth in the African continent.  She consults and curates connections for engagement that builds meaning for all …

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The New Executive Director for The World Business Council for Sustainable Development Talks About Impact

In Game Changers 13, Introducer Game Changers and World NGOs' Best Impact 13 by Mary Kurek

Meet Bill Sisson, The World Business Council for Sustainable Development’s (WBCSD) new Executive Director for North America.  Bill joined the WBCSD in January of this year, but, he is no stranger to the organization’s mission.  From the WBCSD’s own announcement of Bill’s new role… “he was UTC’s Liaison Delegate and co-chaired several of WBCSD’s member-driven projects, most notably the Energy …