We will all be exposed to a dire situation in our lives, the question is when and of what magnitude. What determines our capacity is how we face the situation that is presented to us, and the form of response to it. Hence, the first 60 minutes as the situation is addressed can make …
Human nature continuously and passionately seeks to improve itself. And this overcoming comes, many times, linked to the acquisition of their own roof. For some it becomes a motivation to keep going, while for many it can be a matter of survival. Last week we had the opportunity to see the transformation and dignity of …
The sum of knowledge, skills and attitude (C+H+A) is the formula for success for the group of professionals, both independent and employed, according to the statements of Mr. Luis Sánchez – Noble, who shared with us a few days ago the radio booth of Contra Portada Knowledge and skills together are equivalent to just 10% …
The Olympic Games celebrate 120 years of its inception, but the event is far from showing its age. They are the largest multidisciplinary international sporting event in which athletes from various parts of the world participate, with more than two hundred participating nations. Like most events, the Olympics have reached a stage of maturity that …
The National Intelligence Council, a US government body, issued a report in 2012 stating that the world was in the presence of an eminent and prolonged water crisis. The first parts of that crisis are already being felt in some parts of the world. It is not surprising to hear about periods of drought and …
We see that the phenomenon of global warming goes from being a simple scientific theory to a crude reality, its effects are noticeable throughout the planet, with longer periods of droughts and floods, an accelerated decrease in glaciers and drastic changes in the patterns of precipitation and snow. A study by the Christian Aid organization …
Last Thursday the newspaper El Nacional published a very important story by mistakenly substituting the photograph of Donald Trump for that of the comedian and impersonator Alec Baldwin. The slip, which went unnoticed by many, went viral and was commented on by major publications such as the NY Times, Huffington Post, El Clarín, El País, …
In the world of marketing and business, a brand comes from the effort and hard work to build it. It takes years to position it and requires the investment of considerable resources to develop it, until it is recognized. However, there are brands that emerge naturally, project themselves differently, understand their audiences and connect in …
IRMA shows us the significant opportunities that exist in our national preparedness for handling catastrophic events and our ability to respond to them efficiently. All governments face an increasing number of crises, often consisting of threats resulting from actions generated by representatives in different institutions, or as in this case, external shocks such as natural …
We live in volatile and stormy times, of constant changes and unexpected circumstances. Natural phenomena, terrorism, fires, environmental accidents, deaths and recent resuscitations, load the environment with uncertainty, to the point of threatening the continuity of business, government institution or professional career. However, these situations bring with them multiple opportunities. The success obtained will depend …
