Understanding the pulse of employees and the corporate climate within an organization is more important in today’s volatile business environment than ever before. Organizations use surveys, focus...
In a previous blog I examined the reputational challenges Bill Gates encountered in his quest to find a vaccine for Covid-19. One might assume that Gates would be seen as a hero, after all he...
Arguably, no individual in the world is better equipped to mobilize a response to the Covid-19 pandemic than Bill Gates. A recent analysis by ENODO Global, however, shows that despite his tireless...
Universities are havens where students regardless of their race, religion, gender, age, or worldview can learn and engage in critical thinking. In recent years, however, inclusion and diversity...
With well over a year before the 2020 Presidential Election, not many are willing to make predictions about the Democratic nominee – let alone about our next President Elect. However, based on our...
In today’s always-busy, meeting-driven work culture, organizations are plagued by missed opportunities. On a daily basis, executives receive dozens of emails and cold calls – the majority of...
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has become a universal feature of corporate operations in companies across the globe – and for good reason. Effecting social change is increasingly important,...
Social Risk – exposure to adverse consequences stemming from population-based activities and negative public sentiment – is the leading cause of disruption in the world today. It manifests in the...
Social Risk – the exposure to adverse consequences stemming from population-based activities and negative public sentiment – has dramatically increased in recent years. It impacts organizations...
Citizens across the globe have lost faith in political leaders and governments they perceive as too corrupt and ineffective to carry out policies for social good. Many have instead turned towards...
ENODO Global recently made headlines after being one of 77 organizations targeted last month by Iran’s elite cyber-espionage unit, known widely as “Charming Kitten.” This government-backed hacking...
Political campaigns have become increasingly inept and are out of touch with constituents’ worldviews. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the rise of poorly made, cringe-worthy political ads...
Advocacy groups face a multitude of challenges that are complicated by the need to simultaneously manage stakeholders: clients, lawmakers, and the general public. Moreover, advocacy efforts have...
“It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it.” – Warren Buffet When companies encounter events that threaten their reputations, they turn to public relations (PR)...
So I’m here at my Dad’s in the Villages, Florida. In his den, he points to a chair and says that is mine, while I’m here. We start watching some television on his giant big screen...
FBI statistics confirm, the national violent crime rate has dropped 48% between 1993 and 2016. Additionally, declines in the number of both violent crimes and property crimes have been reported for...
Social Risk is the number one source of disruption in our world today and the greatest threat to public and private sector organizations around the globe. It remains, however, largely misunderstood,...
“Half the money I spend on advertising is wasted; the trouble is I don’t know which half.” – John Wanamaker, marketing pioneer and founder of Macy’s Whether marketing is an art or a science...
From Oakland to Baltimore, Violent crime and homicide rates continue to plague some of the largest cities across the United States. Failures by law enforcement and government leaders to address...
Over 400 young people have been shot in over 200 school shootings since the 2015 tragedy at Sandy Hook. Since the start of this year alone, there have been 23 school shootings – nearly one a week –...
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk recently made headlines after giving his employees a unique piece of advice to improve productivity: “Walk out of a meeting or drop off a call as soon as it becomes...
Without realizing it, people constantly provide companies insights into their beliefs, behaviors, and identities through their online activities. Digital footprints are built with billions of online...
Over the past six months, media outlets have been flooded by allegations of sexual misconduct. Men in nearly every sector, from government to entertainment, banking to journalism, and sports to...
On July 1st, 2018, Mexican citizens will head to the polls. Expect chaos! Mexico’s last two Presidential elections were beset by irregularities, ballot tampering, and voter intimidation – and this...
In our last blog about “Fake Experts” we examined “social influencers” who peddle their largely uninformed opinions as expert advice to thousands of followers for their own personal gain – often...
In the world of fake news and disinformation, everyone is a self-proclaimed expert. Popularity and self-promotion have replaced knowledge and experience as indicators of expertise. As a result,...
The Mexican presidential election is set to take place this July and all signs point to a victory for veteran politician Andrés Manuel López Obrador. However, this election is not really one for...
What do Uber, Wells Fargo, Ford, Fidelity, Volkswagen, and dozens of other companies around the globe have in common? They have all faced serious blow-back in recent months over organizational...
“Guatemala’s upcoming Attorney General Appointment will be a defining moment for the future of the country.” Despite enormous strides towards democracy in the past few decades, Guatemala’s corrupt...
Political campaigns are out of touch with reality. They design campaign strategies in echo chambers that fail to connect with ordinary individuals in a meaningful way. Their activities fuel growing...