Be A Better LEADER by Building Your Self-Awareness
Be A Better LEADER by Building Your Self-Awareness Too many leaders think they are adept at everything. Self-aware leaders know that they can’t possibly have the skills and knowledge to do it all. Instead, they are dynamic, adaptable, and emotionally intelligent. Here are three ways to build your own self-awareness: Observe your own performance. Take note of the areas you excel in and...
Read MoreBrazil (Part 3) Economic and Socioeconomic Forces
Brazil’s Economic and Socioeconomic Forces Within the last decade Brazil has been very successful in becoming a world economic force. Foreign investment and domestic infrastructure development has been instrumental in helping drive the growth of this huge economy. The latest G-20 summit meeting in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania allowed Brazil’s President to bring the country’s weight to...
Read MoreBrazil (Part 2) Environmental Position
Brazil’s Environmental Position Brazil has taken many steps to curb pollution and be environmentally friendly. New legislation has been passed and various agreements signed. The problem is implementation of the legislation or agreements. This is a common thread throughout Brazil’s legal system. Brazil actually has a huge amount of laws and measures on the books, but has not been...
Read MoreHow to Invest $100,000?
A Brief Discussion On Risk vs. Reduced Risk Derivatives- If you were to make a speculative investment of $100,000 in derivatives, which derivative product would you choose and why based on current market conditions? The question is what to do with an extra $100,000. Assuming that you do not have a great deal of wealth and are not accustomed to making large investments, the traded options...
Read MoreBrazil (Part 1) – Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability
Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability- As large as the continental United States, Brazil has vast reserves of natural resources. Its deep-water ports all along the coast give access to the transportation of these resources to foreign destinations. Oil, minerals, and agricultural products give Brazil strong economic advantages and a stable foundation for continued growth. Just...
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