Zaha Hadid: Shattering Architecture’s Glass Ceiling Introduction Zaha Hadid was a force of nature in the field of architecture, a woman whose visionary sensibility and formidable personality have reshaped skylines and redrawn the boundaries of buildings. Born in Baghdad in 1950, she rose to prominence in a profession long men dominated and was for award- the Pritzker Architecture […]
Hayao Miyazaki: The Essence of Humanity and Dreams Turned Reality There are few names in animation that inspire as much reverence as Hayao Miyazaki. From hand-drawn magic of My Neighbor Totoro to the ersatz existentialism of Prince Mononoke to the Oscar-winning Spirited Away, Miyazaki’s mastery transcends age, region, and even that which lives within the black lines of […]
Jacinda Ardern: Empathy in Politics Jacinda Ardern Introduction In an era of polarisation where political discourse can seem intent on creating division. Jacinda Ardern has been a standout leader to demonstrate the power of empathy in leadership. Ardern’s political opponents have struggled to beat her with conventional attacks. Because during her tenure as prime minister of […]
Shinzo Abe: A Legacy in Japan’s Global Vision Introduction Shinzo Abe, Japan’s longest serving prime minister Shinzo Abe has left an indelible impression on the international community. By recasting Japan’s role in the world through foreign policy, Abe took a country that passively rode the wave of globalization when it practiced gunboat diplomacy into a strategic actor. […]
The Legacy of a Visionary Leader: How Lee Kuan Yew Sought to Improve Singapore Lee Kuan Yew Introduction Once a small port city struggling financially, Singapore climbed to the top of the financial world within only a few years. Lee Kuan Yew, the country’s first Prime Minister, directed most of the changes that took place. […]
Angela Davis women race and class Angela Davis ideas are shaping today’s talks on feminism, racism, and classism. Her work gives a detailed look at how these factors are connected. So Davis’s contribution to understanding the experiences of women of colour. The Revolutionary Voice of Angela Davis Here Angela Davis’s story is one of courage, […]
Justin Trudeau: A Modern Leader In a time of political turmoil, economic unpredictability and a climate crisis that could define our future. Then modern leader must wear more hats than ever. Here they have diplomats, visionaries, crisis managers and, more and more, social influencers. One of the foreign leaders fumbling through this volatile political landscape is […]
Jawaharlal Nehru: The Untold Story Behind India’s First Prime Minister India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, had an impressive 16 year stint. From the date of independence in 1947 until his death in 1964. While much too made of his political legacy, the man behind the statesman had a very cool background to check out. The son […]
Yvon Chouinard of Patagonia on Profits With a Purpose Redefining Capitalism: How a Cannibal Capitalist Climbed to the Top of the Business World Yvon Chouinard is not your typical capitalist. The fact that Chouinard is the founder of Patagonia — one of the most widely admired companies in the world, due not only to its excellent outdoor clothing, […]
Melinda French Gates on Designing a More Equal World and The Benefits of Having More Women at The Table Melinda French Gates is one of the most powerful philanthropists of the 21st century. Her path as an executive in tech to a global health, education, and gender equality advocate has impacted the lives of millions. Through the Bill […]