April 2021
The Most Inspiring Thought Leaders Transforming Education, 2021
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Big Data, Bigger Decisions: How Founders Are Using Analytics to Scale Smarter
In digital economy world, founders and business leaders are increasingly leveraging big data and

Why CEOs Can No Longer Ignore Cybersecurity: Lessons from Recent Attacks
In today’s rapidly changing digital ecosystem, cybersecurity is no longer a back-office issue; it

Serving Students and the Larger Community: David Birdsell on Kean University’s Role as an Anchor Research Institution
“Academic leadership has always been about capacity for me,” says David Birdsell, Provost and

Zenji Reynolds: Ensuring Positive Health Outcomes for Patients
Zenji Reynolds is driven by his concern for patients. As the CEO of Southwest

Chris Erhardt: Balances Creative Problem-Solving with Data-Driven Decision Making
Chris Erhardt is an exemplary Business & Management Consultant with a creative flair. With

Marcel Velica: The Security Visionary Building Trust in a Chaotic Age
In this age of global digitalization, cybersecurity is the cornerstone of trust, and it

Polet Muthoni Nduhiu: Building a Legacy of Integrity and Service in the Legal Space
Children around the age of five rarely talk about careers. The five-year-old Polet Muthoni

Beyond the Verdict: Phillips & Zopolsky’s Relentless Pursuit of Legal Mastery
The rhythm of Glast Phillips Murray Zopolsky (GPMZ) is relentless—phones ringing, attorneys maneuvering through

Tracy Gray: Turning Challenges into Opportunities in a Male-Dominated Oil and Gas Industry
In the male-dominated oil and gas industry, she is often the only woman in