by Michael Sheldrick | May 26, 2024 | Finance, Leadership
Millions of Africans live in poverty. File photo.Image: ALAN EASON You don’t need us to tell you about this continent’s potential. About 70 years ago, Africans comprised 8% of the world’s population. By 2050, just a century later, an estimated one-quarter of humanity...
by Michael Sheldrick | Feb 10, 2024 | Climate, Leadership
Amidst criticism for her frequent private jet use, Taylor Swift made a noteworthy move by purchasing double the required carbon credits to offset emissions from her record-breaking tour. If executed thoughtfully, Swift’s approach could catalyze efforts to combat...
by Michael Sheldrick | Feb 5, 2024 | Leadership, United Nations
Amidst criticism for her frequent private jet use, Taylor Swift made a noteworthy move by purchasing double the required carbon credits to offset emissions from her record-breaking tour. If executed thoughtfully, Swift’s approach could catalyze efforts to combat...
by Michael Sheldrick | Jan 17, 2024 | Climate, Leadership
Corporate environmental, social, and governance discussions faded at Davos. But history suggests they may survive under different branding. This week, CEOs from major global corporations convene in Davos for the World Economic Forum (WEF), yet don’t anticipate...
by Michael Sheldrick | Dec 28, 2023 | Human Rights, Leadership
Earlier this month, Pope Francis made headlines by giving the green light for Catholic priests to bless same-sex couples. It triggered a spectrum of responses ranging from praise to accusations of ‘blasphemy.’ Some termed it ‘radical,’...
by Michael Sheldrick | Nov 30, 2023 | Leadership
Last year, I had the opportunity to participate in a conference at Ditchley Park, a stately mansion in Oxfordshire, England, which has gained recent recognition as the setting for the residence of the Foreign Secretary in Netflix’s ‘The Diplomat.’...
