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Budiarsa Sastrawinata: Envisioning the Future with Leadership Savvy

By Aulia R. Sungkar. Photos couresty of Ciputra Group. Originally published in the 100th edition of Indonesia Design magazine. Republished with permision. Having extensive expertise in the realm of property, Budiarsa Sastrawinata has been instrumental as managing director at Ciputra Group. In addition to his remarkable leadership capabilities, which have enabled him to hold concurrent key positions… [Continue Reading]
Unlocking the Power of Quantum Computing: Understanding the Principles

By Zain Alsafadi Originally published on YallaDeals on July 30, 2023. Republished with permission. Quantum computing, an emerging branch of technology, has the potential to transform the way we process information. Unlike traditional computing, which uses binary bits, quantum computing uses the laws of quantum mechanics to accomplish complicated calculations at extraordinary speeds. In this… [Continue Reading]
Embracing ESG: A Closer Look at Public Companies’ Environmental, Social, and Governance Aspects

The article is originally published on Alveo.co.id For many people, the acronym ESG, which stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance, may still not be widely comprehended. However, ESG is experiencing a surge in popularity and is rapidly becoming an indispensable aspect of multinational companies’ business practices, particularly those that have gone public. ESG functions as… [Continue Reading]
Why Companies Should Implement Sustainability Principles

This article is originally published on Alveo.co.id Sustainability is a concept widely adopted by companies with the aim of meeting the needs and aspirations of the current generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs (Brundtland Commission, 1987). Stakeholders, including shareholders, increasingly expect the implementation of long-term sustainability principles within… [Continue Reading]
Twitter’s New Identity: Introducing “X” and New Logo

By Aulia R. Sungkar (Ollie) Elon Musk, the owner of Twitter, along with the newly appointed CEO, Linda Yaccarino, announced their plans on Sunday to rebrand the social media network. They revealed that the familiar bird logo would be abandoned, and the platform would be renamed as “X.” The new logo, an X on the… [Continue Reading]
The Ultimate Retail Manual: Strategies for Retailers to Thrive & Succeed in the Digital World

Author: Jeffrey P. McNulty| Available in Hardcover, Paperback, and e-Book editions: 373 pages | Published in the United States by New Retail Ethos Publications, an imprint of New Retail Ethos, LLC.| Language: English Reviewed by Aulia R. Sungkar (Ollie) As a writer and entrepreneur, I have had the privilege of managing a content agency that specializes in providing services to… [Continue Reading]
Multiple Intelligences: 9 Traits

By Frank Feather Originally published on QAIMETA STRATEGIES on May 11, 2023. Republished with permission. QAIMETA STRATEGIES publishes daily newsletter featuring “Quantum + AI + Metaverse” Trends & Future-Proof Strategies, all with Infographics. Click HERE for a free subscription. MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES: 9 Traits Human skills are as individual as our fingerprints. Which of these skills are… [Continue Reading]
Writer’s Block and How to Deal with It

Originally published on alveo and republished with permission. Every writer eventually reaches a point where they can’t even put their pen to paper to write down a single word. Look up the lives and careers of any of the greatest writers in history and you’ll eventually come across an episode of them suffering from writer’s… [Continue Reading]
Writing SEO-friendly Articles to Boost Traffic

By Aulia R. Sungkar What You Need to Know: Writing an engaging and well-informed article isn’t enough to draw in readers. Nearly anyone who uses the internet to read articles online will make use of search engines, such as Google, to search articles on topics they want to read. In order to get as many… [Continue Reading]
THE RETAIL SECTOR IS ROARING BACK

By Jeffrey P. McNulty – author of The Ultimate Retail Manual Originally published on Abasto.com and republished with permission. The retail sector is going through a massive evolutionary change while slowly transitioning out of the pandemic. Our society is experiencing four interrelated economic challenges post-pandemic, e.g., lingering pandemic, record inflation (fuel, food, energy, disposable income, and housing), persistent supply… [Continue Reading]
Wild West City

By Aulia R. Sungkar (Ollie) The writer is director of ALVEO Head to the Southern part of Arizona and you will discover a harmonious blend of the old and new American wild west in the desert city of Tucson Desert Campus Life The University of Arizona was established in 1885. Today, it has 35,000 students,… [Continue Reading]
Bali Bucket List

By Prasiddha Gustanto The writer is editor at ALVEO Five of the breathtaking places to visit on the Island of the Gods Of all the 17,000 islands that make up the Indonesian archipelago, not a single one of them commands more international adoration than the island of Bali. With all of its gorgeous natural, cultural… [Continue Reading]
When Lincoln Played Dixie

By Roy Holley. Originally published on The Power of Moral Leadership newsletter. Republished with permission. The writer shares an excerpt on Abraham Lincoln’s moral leadership that will complement the content of the writer’s forthcoming book, The Power of Moral Leadership: A Guide to Increasing Your Influence, Emotional Intelligence & Inner Peace. Historians are in remarkable… [Continue Reading]
Did you ever meet the real Winston Churchill?

By Phil Anderson. Originally published on Property Sharemarket Economics. Republished with permission. In June 2020, a statue of Winston Churchill was graffitied in central London. The defacing happened during a Black Lives Matter protest. These demonstrations have swept around the globe after the police killing of George Floyd in the US last month. The graffiti… [Continue Reading]
TALENT ACQUISITION: THE INTERVIEW PROCESS

By Jeffrey P. McNulty – author of The Ultimate Retail Manual Originally published on Abasto and republished with permission Talent Acquisition is the First Pillar within The Ultimate Retail Manual and is probably the most important pillar on which to focus upon. Every strong and viable organization that is top of mind and dominant within their sector, universally,… [Continue Reading]
DOs and DON’Ts of Interviewing C-Suite Executives

By Aulia R. Sungkar (Ollie) Director at ALVEO Conducting an interview to make some form of writing is always challenging. This indeed requires lots of preparation. It gets even trickier when the person you have to interview is a C-level member, like someone who is a part of the Board of Directors or the Board… [Continue Reading]
Putting the Boot in

Words & photos: Aulia R. Sungkar. Originally published in JPlus of The Jakarta Post. Outdoor lifestyle brand Timberland is forging ahead the Asia Pacific region with the opening of new stores. Stewart Whitney is pointing at a pair of yellow, eight-hole boots at the Timberland’s recently-opened Bali store. “Last year we celebrated the 40th anniversary… [Continue Reading]
LADY DEWI SUKARNO: A Reflection of Beauty

An exclusive interview and written by Aulia R Sungkar…Photography by Loepy…published in the 7th Edition of PMR Magazine S’pore, April 2010. Beauty is the artwork that creates the charming in life of the Indonesian former first lady. A warm chat with Lady Dewi Sukarno, widow of the late former Indonesian President Soekarno during a lunch… [Continue Reading]
Thomas S. Robertson: Leading with innovation to seize the future

Words and interview by: Aulia R. Sungkar. Photos: Aulia R. Sungkar, businessweek.com. Published in The Jakarta Post, September 22, 2012. Combining his interest in human behavior with his marketing savvy, veteran academic leader Thomas S. Robertson is driving innovation to advance a top US business school as a force for global economic growth and social change. As… [Continue Reading]