Beads4Dreams: Little Bit of Global in Each of Us
Guest Blogger Susan Cannarella, an American shares her story on how she started a small non-profit making and selling jewelry made from paper beads handcrafted by women in Uganda as a means to support their families. All proceeds from the sale of this jewelry go to Kiwoko Hospital in Luwero, Uganda to benefit their HIV/AIDs program for children in the community. There’s a little bit of global in each and every one of us.
Read MoreCongress Should Stop Cutting Education: Foreign Language Programs Matter
As Congress moves to cut the Federal budget, our children will suffer again as Education takes another hit, including foreign language learning.
Read MoreMBA Programs Must Deliver Grads Ready for Global Careers or Lose Out to Competition
Originally appeared on Huffington Post on Feb. 15. Although business schools aspire to deliver global MBAs to students, it seems the vast majority are falling short in actual achievement. The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) released a report last week titled “The Globalization of Managements Education: Changing International Structures, Adaptive Strategies, and […]
Read MoreHero: Life & Legend of Lawrence of Arabia Tops Off My Reading List
I love to read — have for as long as I can remember. And although I spend a lot of time combing newspapers, periodicals and blogs, nothing beats a great book to put things in perspective — to give me reason to pause and think. Since many people ask me and so many others “what […]
Read MoreGetting to Know You — International Style
School-sponsored International Nights can play an important role in helping children appreciate diversity and begin to be globally aware. They also help bring diverse groups together to embrace one another’s uniqueness.
Read MoreEdgewood and Zhongshan: Comparing “Safety Consciousness”
Business woman and mother, Rebecca Weiner describes her observations of children on playgrounds in the U.S. and in China.
Read MoreMoving Abroad? Financial Preparation Pays Off
One of the most important prerequisites for a successful globetrotting experience is to establish a comprehensive partnership with a truly global bank.
Read More10 Ways to Increase Your Chances of Going Global
I give a fair number of speeches and participate in many career conferences and panels across the country — both on campuses and within organizations — and almost always the question comes up: What can I do to increase my odds of being sent on a global assignment? The answer is: Many things of course, […]
Read MoreA Whale of a Shark Story: Swimming with Gentle Giants of the Sea
Swimming with the whale sharks, the gentle giants of the sea known as “butanding” in Donsol, Philippines, was an amazing experience. We took advantage of a business trip of Stacie’s to Hong Kong (and one we brought our daughters along for the international experience) to add a stop-over in Manila to see a friend. He recommended swimming with the whale sharks and off we went on an eco-adventure of a lifetime.
Read MoreDo You Have the Right Stuff?
When people tell me they want to live and work abroad, I encourage them. Living and working abroad can be a mind-opening experience. Yet it can also be tough — a real challenge if you’re not ready for it. “How do I know if it’s right for me,” many people ask. You can start by […]
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