By Jeffrey P. McNulty – author of The Ultimate Retail Manual Originally published on Abasto.com and republished with permission. Courtesy: Abasto.com 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 chain issues, and waning … [Read more...]
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 Hotel Congress Desert Campus Life The University of Arizona was established in 1885. Today, it has 35,000 students, including overseas students from many corners of the world, enrolled in various major studies. Apart from its highly ranked reputation, the university offers fun … [Read more...]
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 Kuta Beach 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 and spiritual destinations, the place is globally viewed as a tropical paradise. Its tourism industry nickname, “The Island of the Gods”, reveals as much. … [Read more...]
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 agreement that no American leader demonstrated more moral clarity and courage in leadership, with such … [Read more...]
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 scrawled across the base of the statue claimed Churchill was a ‘racist’. But here’s the thing. The statue portrayed … [Read more...]
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, exhibits a fully committed upper echelon talent acquisition program that focuses on acquiring the best … [Read more...]
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 of Commissioners. At that point, knowing how to conduct yourself and nailing the interview is noteworthy. Besides you playing the role of representing your media outlet or agency, … [Read more...]
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 of the original boot. The model is the epitome of timeless style.” The legendary, iconic yellow boot is synonymous with the brand, which is … [Read more...]
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 was tied in a jovial mood. Born with the name Naoko Nemoto, the 70-year-old Lady Dewi surely looks much younger than look. Dressed in light blue, the … [Read more...]
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 the dean of Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, the world’s oldest collegiate business school, Robertson has … [Read more...]