social commentary – Lela Winston

Communicating The Market

Lately, there has been lots of talk about Banks. It seems to have quite a lot of people upset or at the very least nervous. And while Banking system may be teetering–it is not for the reasons we assume. In fact, much like the international chaos that is beating down developing economies and the interests…

Eight Chinese Proverbs for Love, Business and Life

Every year we have included the sage of theater from popular and lesser known African Proverbs to help in life, love and business. This year the blog has expanded to include the sage of great thinkers from Chinese and Native American culture. Today we will explore eight proverbs for love, business and life from the…

Bending to Justice

It has been recorded that the first slave rebellion occurred in 1739 in the colonies when African slaves sought their freedom from human traffickers. The trend, contrary to popular belief and most popular slave narratives, rebellions were a real issue. Not only did slavers employ patrols that evolved into America’s modern day police, but psychological…

Communication for Outcomes and Evolution

Perhaps one of the greatest efforts of human kind is its ability to create tangible change in community. This is evidenced in even the most rudimentary coalitions that come together to serve the common good and underscore humankind’s ability to communicate for effective outcomes. Yes, the zenith of human capacity, innovation and production is a…

Barbarians at the Gate: Course Correcting for the Future

Containment (n)/: The act, process, or means of keeping something within limits. Miriam-Webster The famous 1989 book detailing the hostile corporate takeover of RJR Nabisco, “Barbarian at the Gate,” by Bryan Burrough and John Helyar, borrows its name from a classic old world euphemism. The story of corporate raiders was juxtaposed with the historic idea…

The Canary in the Cave, An International Mandate

Recently, the UN released a report by the outgoing UN Human Rights Chief suggesting there may be human rights abuses in the Chinese Xianjiang Autonomous region against ethnic Uyighurs. The report, like many other Uyighurs-focused nonprofit reports could only provide mostly anecdotal evidence. Serious allegations regarding these minorities from West/Central Asia, would seeem to require…

For Whom the Bell Tolls: Inflation and Resistance in The Age of Change

It was an amazing scene, thousands had come out with lights held high with songs in support of the outgoing prime minister of Pakistan. A No-Confidence vote had forced the popular statesman and former cricket star out of office in April 2022. That nation has yet to see through even one administration to the end;…

Staking A New Claim: World Institutions

As we explore the possible new systems and mechanisms available to advance the new world; it’s important to remember the world has ordered itself many times. Often this ordering signals the changing of an old guard for a newer more efficient system. This change must occur as surely as any other and history teaches us…

Financing The Way Forward: Ideas Advancing the Future of Human Endeavor

For the second time the world is put on the brink of financial collapse due to the dealings of a few nations. It seems the same characters were involved once again in almost single-handely sinking the entire world economy through duplicitous banking sector practices; selling dubious financial instruments and bad debt as AAA+ rated financial…

Five African Proverbs for Balance

It’s that time of year again when we explore the ancient sage of Africa to find inspiration for business, life and work. This series aims to be helpful on many levels, so this year we are focusing on proverbs that help us tap into good self-worth and self-love for a more balanced 2022! So let’s…