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National Decency Day 2024

This article discusses National Decency Day, an initiative started by Lisa Cholnoky to promote civility and respect in public discourse. It explores the importance of decency in society, offers ways to celebrate the day, and emphasizes the need for kindness in daily interactions.

Rise of the Middle Powers

This article discusses the evolving role of "middle powers" in international relations. It explores how these nations are leveraging their position in a multipolar world, pursuing multi-alignment strategies, and gaining influence without necessarily aligning with major powers like the US or China.

The International Day of Happiness and Business

This article discusses the International Day of Happiness and its importance in business. It explores the concept of happiness in the workplace, its impact on employee productivity, and strategies for fostering happiness among employees to improve overall business performance.

Geopolitical Risks and Supply Chains

Geopolitical risks have always plagued supply chain operations; however, as supply chains have become more global, the risks they are exposed to have also expanded. The risks run the gamut from trade wars to actual wars. Companies can take steps to mitigate risks in their global supply chains.

Lack of Trust Between the USA and China Could Affect the Future of the Globe

The world depends on trust to conduct business and governmental affairs. Unfortunately, there is a growing lack of trust between America and China. Journalist Thomas Friedman notes, “Just when trust has become more important than ever between the U.S. and China, it also has become scarcer than ever. Bad trend.”

The World Still Needs American Leadership

Genuine global leadership does not mean authoritarian leadership. The World Economic Forum suggests that “systems leadership” is a better model. “Systems leadership is about cultivating a shared vision for change — working together with all stakeholders of global society. It’s about empowering widespread innovation and action based on mutual accountability and collaboration.” Even the systems leadership model requires a champion and America still needs to fill that role.