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Ripped from the Headlines: The Rise of the Tech “Broligarchy” in America
The fifth installment of “Ripped from the Headlines with Andrea Bonime-Blanc” focuses on the business and political implications of a rising “broligarchy” – a brotherhood of tech billionaires who are achieving unprecedented political and business influence and extraordinary wealth.
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Unlocking New Doors: Megan Barbier on Finding a Truly Transformational Community
“It’s like I walked into a hallway, heading toward one door… and Athena helped me kick open all the others I didn’t even know existed.” Megan Barbier shares how joining Athena revealed opportunities she hadn’t even considered—and delivered meaningful connection, clarity, and momentum faster than she imagined.
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So You Made It to the (Board)room Where It Happens. Now What?
We all know the allure of “the room where it happens”—a place of power, prestige, and influence. But once you’re in, the experience can be both humbling and disorienting; Cory shares her savvy, unvarnished perspective on how to approach your first 90 days and succeed as a new board director.
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Ripped from the Headlines: Business Implications from the “Quiet” Cyberwar
The fourth installment of “Ripped from the Headlines with Andrea Bonime-Blanc” focuses on the business implications from what appears to be a quieter (but certainly no less active and potentially more ominous) global cyberwar.
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Unleashing Your Potential: Why a Growth Mindset Matters
Have you ever felt like some people are just naturally gifted? Or maybe you’ve caught yourself shying away from a challenge, worried about not being “good enough”? If so, you’re not alone. In this post, we’ll look at something incredibly powerful that can reshape how you approach your career and unlock your true potential: the growth mindset.
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Ripped from the Headlines: Business Implications of the US Law Firm and University Independence Degradation
In the third installment of “Ripped from the Headlines with Andrea Bonime-Blanc,” we examine the Trump Administration’s targeting of major U.S. law firms and universities with controversial free speech directives and funding threats.
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