Why the “Always-On” Hustle Is Fading and Outcome-Focused Work Is Taking Hold

This morning, after my first coffee, I was scrolling through email and observed how quickly we still prejudge commitment by response time. That habit, which is part of our formative…

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How Smarter Cooling and Better Urban Design Can Protect Billions From Extreme Heat

Remember when we used to draw urban scenery with skyscrapers and landmarks? A city bustling with people, cars, and buses with a few touches of greenery here and there? The…

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Marketing 6.0 and Human-Centric Leadership: Lessons from Global and Southeast Asian Organizations

Abstract This article explores the evolution of Marketing 6.0, emphasizing the integration of artificial intelligence with human-centric values, particularly empathy, as a strategic driver in marketing leadership and organizational growth.…

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More Than Exercise: Relational Meanings of Mobile Fitness App Use Among Married Men in Ghana and Its Implications for Digital Lifestyle Innovations

Abstract This study investigates how married men in Ghana engage with mobile fitness applications and the relational meanings that emerge from their use. Drawing on qualitative data from focus group…

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How Artificial Intelligence Is Rewriting the Rules of Luxury and Personalisation

Luxury has always been about being conspicuous. However, today, that has less to do with finding some rare fabrics or something that is difficult to find. It is all about…

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Surviving the Modern Workplace: Fatigue, Burnout, and You

A generation ago, “working hard” meant showing up, doing your job, and heading home when the day was done. Work had boundaries, physical, emotional, and psychological. Today, those lines have…

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Unilever Bangladesh Announced Ruhul Quddus Khan as the New CEO and Managing Director

Unilever Bangladesh Limited (UBL), one of the largest fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies in the country, announced the appointment of Ruhul Quddus Khan as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and…

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The Case for Good Stress: The Health Revolution You Haven’t Heard About

We've been conditioned to believe that stress is public health enemy number one. The wellness industry has built a billion-dollar empire around the promise of stress-free living, complete with meditation…

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Culture Over Coffee Mugs: How to Turn New Hire Energy into a Lasting Competitive Advantage

The early days of a new employment are when enthusiasm is at its greatest. In comparison to their more experienced colleagues, new hires are creative, motivated, and usually emanate a…

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