Dear Martha, Twenty-one. A number that feels both like a doorway and a compass. As you step through it, I want you to know how deeply proud I am — of your character, your curiosity, your grit, and the way you carry kindness like a light everywhere you go. Watching you grow through childhood, adolescence,…
A Letter to Elle on Her 11th Birthday
My Dearest Elle, Today you turn eleven — one more beautiful year of your life, one more milestone that fills my heart with gratitude and pride. Watching you grow into the amazing person you are becoming has been one of life’s greatest joys. Your smile still lights up every room, your curiosity still leads you…
How Sports Teach Leadership, Resilience, and Innovation
From playground rivalries to world championship glory, sports have long been more than a test of physical prowess — they are powerful arenas of human potential. The field, court, track, or ring becomes a crucible for leadership, a classroom for resilience, and a laboratory for innovation. Whether you’re a weekend warrior or a seasoned fan,…
Executive Authenticity: The Power of Shadow Work in Leadership
Executive leadership requires more than strategic prowess or polished communication —it calls for authenticity. However, for many leaders, authenticity remains an elusive ideal, hidden beneath layers of conditioning, ego, and self-protective behavior. This is where shadow work steps in — not as a spiritual buzzword but as a powerful tool for self-awareness, personal integration, and…
Check Point’s Acquisition of Lakera
In a move aligning with the accelerating pace of AI adoption, Check Point Software Technologies has announced its agreement to acquire Lakera, an AI‑native security company specializing in “agentic AI” applications. This deal aims to strengthen Check Point’s capacity to deliver an “end‑to‑end AI security stack,” extending protection across models, agents, data, and runtime operations….
¡Viva México! – History, Meaning, and the Road Ahead
A digital collage with the Mexican flags and portraits of Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, José María Morelos, Ignacio Allende, Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez, and Vicente Guerrero
Palo Alto Networks’ Game-Changer in AI-Powered Identity Security
Palo Alto Networks (PAN), a longstanding leader in cybersecurity, has announced its intent to acquire CyberArk, the identity security powerhouse. This bold move is poised to reshape the competitive landscape of enterprise security, especially at the convergence of AI, identity, and cloud-native defense. But does it deliver on the promises PAN claims in its press…
China’s Push for AI Self-Sufficiency: A New Tech Power Play
China’s ambitions in artificial intelligence (AI) have taken a bold turn, with the country positioning itself to lead not only in AI development but also in shaping the global AI rulebook. At Shanghai’s World AI Conference, China unveiled its latest strategy — launching an international body to set AI standards and challenging the long-standing dominance…
Labor Day 2025: Honoring Work, Empowering Tomorrow
As we observe Labor Day 2025 on Monday, September 1, we honor the contributions of working people across the United States — and confront pressing questions about the present and future of labor in a rapidly changing world. Current Labor Landscape: Balancing Strength and Strain Despite whispers of weakening, the U.S. labor market remains remarkably stable:…
Which Country Is the Wealthiest in 2025?
When it comes to identifying the world’s wealthiest country in 2025, the answer depends on what “wealth” actually means. Is it about the sheer size of an economy? The average income of its people? Or the purchasing power that citizens enjoy? To provide a complete and unbiased picture, let’s explore three widely recognized ways to…