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Ido Aharoni Israeli consul general to the United States in New York says that nations must be proactive in building their brand image. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The tragic aftermath of the Nepal earthquake that left widespread damage and thousands dead is a clarion call for other countries to become better prepared for disasters. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A book by Brian Little explains why we are the way we are -- and what we can do about it. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Syncsort Chief Marketing Officer Gary Survis discusses how companies can lead the way in sustainability efforts. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The changes in the way technology figures into our lives is altering the way the next generation will view many other aspects of society and business. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Crowdfunding is proving capable of taking on commercial real estate deals worth less than $10 million. Is it just a matter of time before it moves up the ladder and disrupts the whole industry? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Finnish telecom equipment maker Nokia has a chance to reclaim a significant share of the telecom industry with its proposed purchase of Alcatel-Lucent. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In their new book Wharton’s Michael Useem Howard Kunreuther and Erwann Michel-Kerjan examine how Chile’s leaders facilitated its rebound after the massive 2010 earthquake. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Brazil has a fighting chance to turn the Petrobras corruption scandal into an opportunity to bounce back with stronger institutions. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Twitter has changed the advertising world a development that company vice president Shailesh Rao describes as a positive-sum game for traditional and social media. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

California’s drought-related water usage regulations will work best if they become a social norm with a higher level of awareness says Wharton’s Howard Kunreuther. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Can a data-driven approach to managing people at work help organizations make better HR decisions? Wharton professors Cade Massey and Adam Grant share their insights. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Germanwings suicide-crash has focused attention on the pressures pilots face and how airlines can respond. Experts call for better training and health monitoring of pilots among other improvements. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cuba has been steadily liberalizing its economy. The likely reconciliation with the U.S. will drive a new entrepreneurial rush according to Hugo Cancio CEO of Fuego Enterprises. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Last month’s copyright infringement case over the song “Blurred Lines” has implications for the entire industry experts say. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

U.S. businesses may have big opportunities in Cuba after sanctions are lifted. However they will have to compete and earn their place according to a former Canadian ambassador to Cuba. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As Google stares at fresh trouble in Europe over antitrust issues it may feel the heat back in the U.S. too. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In bestselling author Charlene Li’s new book she challenges leaders to use social technologies to connect with their customers and employees. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Good intentions aren’t enough — Wharton experts say it takes a sustained authentic effort for companies to successfully become part of the conversation on complex social issues. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Erica Dhawan discusses her new book and what she and coauthor Saj-nicole Joni call ”the power of connectional intelligence.” See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.