Corruption on Curaçao: The Real Issue Behind the Red Tape   August 26, 2024   Recently, a friend shared a newspaper article from over two...

Why I Decided to Start Writing About Bestuurskunde: A Journey into Constructive Dissent   August 8, 2024   A week or two ago, I found...

The Atmosphere on the Island: A Cause for Concern   August 23, 2024   As both a public administration expert and a citizen, I find myself...

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The Silent Erosion of Independent Thought   August 17, 2024   In a reflection I once shared, I noted, "Interestingly, education and...

The Endemic Nature of the "Likeability Factor" on Curaçao   August 16, 2024   A few days ago, I wrote about the "gunfactor" on Curaçao,...

The Challenge of Creating a Learning Society   August 15, 2024   It is challenging for me to explain what a learning society truly is,...

Changing the World Starts with You: A Vision for Curaçao’s Future   August 14, 2024   In the beautiful Caribbean paradise of Curaçao,...

Elevating Society: The True Path to Progress   August 13, 2024   We can write endlessly about the problems we face and analyze their...

The Importance of the "Gunfactor" in Curaçao   Augustus 12, 2024   Today, I learned that the chairman of the FFK, our national football...

The balance between individualism and collectivism is not a zero-sum game. It’s about finding that sweet spot.

The Meeting Room: Temple, War Room, and Game Room   August 10, 2024   The meeting room serves as a vital space where key decisions are...

The Serious Responsibility of Leadership in Organizations   August 9, 2024   It's not uncommon for an organization to have a meeting room...

The Boardroom: A Spiritual Space for Vision and Change August 8, 2024 For almost three decades, I have been engaged in boardroom...

The Venezuelan Elections of July 28, 2024: A Case Study in Democratic Governance August 6, 2024 On Sunday, July 28, 2024, elections were...

Reflections on Curaçao's Current State and the Path Forward August 7, 2024 Recently, I have spoken to many people, and a common theme has...

Leadership and the Term "Minister" August 5, 2024 Leadership has always been a hot topic, and Curaçao is no exception. Despite ongoing...

The Decline of Knowledge: Emphasizing Wisdom Over Information August 4, 2024 The need for wisdom is increasingly taking precedence over...

Reflections on the Olympics: Beyond Bread and Circuses August 3, 2024 A few weeks ago, I wrote a blog inspired by the Eurovision Song...

What is Broad Prosperity in Curaçao? August 2, 2024 In Curaçao, we are beginning to explore the concept of broad prosperity, recognizing...