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Two exceptional business leaders
There is daily media debate about the leadership qualities of the US President, Australian Prime Minister and leaders of ASX 100 companies and a plethora of league tables of the Top 10 leaders in various…
Read MoreIron Chef All Stars Dinner 2017 to Feature Famous Chefs…
The highly anticipated Iron Chef All Stars Dinner is back to offer guests an exciting, once-in-a-lifetime dining experience with famous chefs from all corners of the world.
Read MoreTwo exceptional leaders I tremendously admire
There is daily media debate about the leadership qualities of the US President, Australian Prime Minister and leaders of ASX 100 companies and a plethora of league tables of the Top 10 leaders in various…
Read MoreIron Chefs reunite to help families break the cycle…
Opportunity International Australia said the reunion of the original Iron Chefs at Sydney Opera House on 2 August, is expected to help empower hundreds of families living in poverty in developing countries.…
Read MoreEmployee empowerment is a key driver of business performance
Over the years, I’ve realised the centrality of employee empowerment as a driver of business performance. It’s the passion, commitment and sense of ownership employees have for their role and responsibilities…
Read MoreAustralian brand One Another supporting artisans in…
Photographer and graphic designer Rick Carter is a bit of a wanderer – and he wouldn’t have it any other way. “I have always been addicted to travelling and it was during an adventure that I fell…
Read MoreThrough the looking glass: How economics influenced…
Microfinance, which is based on sound economics, is a sustainable approach to poverty alleviation. Microfinance empowers women and families. A microfinance loan can have a broad and long term effect because…
Read MoreSocial Selling for Social Change is changing the world…
I believe that when women are empowered, so are their families, their communities and the world. That’s why our mission to empower women and girls out of poverty is at the heart of what we do at Lily…
Read MoreHope is universal
"Opportunity provides immense hope to the families it serves. Hope leads to self-respect. When I visited some of Opportunity’s loan recipients in India, I was moved by the huge lift in self-respect experienced…
Read MoreHope is universal
Opportunity provides immense hope to the families it serves. Hope leads to self-respect. When I visited some of Opportunity’s loan recipients in India, I was moved by the huge lift in self-respect experienced…
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