The Impact of Social Enterprise on the Modern Business Landscape CIBER Focus Interview with Dr. Ferhat Anwar, October 15, 2018 In this edition of CIBER Focus, Dr. Syed Ferhat Anwar shares his insights on the state of marketing for modern businesses. The first point of emphasis that is discussed is how marketing has… Read more »
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Congressman Lee Hamilton Speaks with MENA Students on Leadership
Former Congressman Lee Hamilton met with 39 young leaders from the Middle East and North Africa over the summer as part of the Global Leadership and Innovation (GLI) program. He gave candid remarks on his career in Congress and the key components of leadership before answering a wide range of student questions about U.S. policy… Read more »
Understanding the Negative Consequences of Empathy
CIBER Focus Interview with Dr. Fritz Breithaupt, October 3, 2018 When most people think of empathy, they view it as a purely positive force. It allows individuals to connect with and show compassion to one another. While these traits remain true, what often gets overlooked is some of the negative impacts that can also be… Read more »
CIBER Focus Interview: Education & Human Devastation Syndrome in Syria
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to sit down with Mary Stylidi to discuss a specific aspect of the Syrian refugee crisis that deserves recognition among the international community. While many do discuss the plight of Syrians, the political situation in the civil war, or the journey to other countries, research and news… Read more »
From Students to Young Professionals
If I got to describe GLI in one word, I would most likely say: different. Breaking down the word “different”, I would start from the moment I got in, this was the first program I approach as a young professional, not as a student. From that moment, I realized that it would certainly come with… Read more »
Reflections on GLI: The Student Perspective
As the 2018 Global Leadership and Innovation participants settle back into life in their home countries, they’ve had time to think about their time in Bloomington and Washington, D.C. The reflections of these outstanding students demonstrate GLI’s multi-faceted strengths, which range from enhanced critical thinking and teamwork to personal and emotional growth. The program emphasized… Read more »
Kicking Off GLI 2018
With only a few logistical complications, GLI 2018 arrived on Saturday at the Indianapolis International Airport and were greeted by Chris, Madison, and a banner welcoming them back to Indiana. The participants spent Sunday morning in an orientation designed to familiarize them with the fast-paced 2018 program and spent the afternoon in tech sessions which… Read more »
GBI: A New Approach to Business at Home
We asked one alumnus what he did with his GBI education at home, and he described how his time in Bloomington altered his personal strategy. After leaving the GBI program, I felt like something changed in me. I become less dreamy and more down-to-earth when it came to business and entrepreneurship. My entrepreneurial mindset evolved… Read more »
One GBIer’s reflections on the potential for learning at GLI
Just like it was yesterday, I remember the feeling of the butterflies in my stomach after reading the big bold ‘’CONGRATULATIONS” written on my GBI acceptance e-mail. Three simple words that hold a lifetime of memories and an unforgettable experience. I said it many times before and I’ll say it again, the person I was… Read more »
CIBER Focus: “Language, Culture, and Business in Former Soviet Countries” with Tyler Madsen
Tyler is the Senior Director of Eurasian Markets at 4Life Research, a company that manufactures and distributes supplements to support immune system health, based in Sandy, Utah. He has previously served as an Associate Instructor of the Russian language at Indiana University. Tyler has a background in Slavic languages, marketing, communications, and public relations. Today,… Read more »