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...

The Pursuit of Happiness August 1, 2024 It's a paradox that's hard to ignore. In the midst of this mental health crisis, people are...

The Management Dilemma: A Tale from the Hardware Store July 31, 2024 Recently, I visited one of the best hardware shops on the island or...

Local Export-Oriented Investments (LEOI): A Pathway to Sustainable Growth July 30, 2024 Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) often receives...

Leapfrogging from Plantation Governance to Society 5.0 July 29, 2024 The DNA of our current governance system is deeply rooted in the...

Rethinking Organizations, Work and Purpose in Society 4.0 July 28, 2024 In this era of Society 4.0, many people are suffering, as...