Bassim Haidar On How Boko Haram Impacts Nigeria
Speaking with HuffPostLive at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Bassim Haidar, the founder, chairman and CEO of Nigeria-based telecoms and logistics group Channel IT discussed the violent campaign of…
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B-Team CEO Derek Handley: Davos Has A Diversity Problem
Derek Handley, The B Team’s founding CEO, said he’s disappointed in the lack of diversity at Davos. “I spent most of the time outside the main event meeting people in…
This Professor Says Learning To Be Happy Is ‘No Different Than Learning The Violin’
Richard Davidson, professor of Psychology and Psychiatry at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, touted the importance of being mindful, especially in the workplace. “I think people in leadership positions are starting…
University Of Chicago President: ‘Chicago’s A Better Place’ For The Obama Library Than Columbia
University of Chicago President Robert Zimmer spoke about his school’s bid for the Obama presidential library, saying it’d be more fitting for the establishment to go in Illinois than New…
This Filmmaker Thinks The Front Facing Camera Is The ‘Most Exciting Device’ Invented In Recent Years
Filmmaker Tiffany Shlain said the “most exciting device” that’s been invented in recent years is the front-facing camera on a phone that allows people to film themselves. “It’s so visceral…
Ezekiel Emanuel: What’s More Important, How Long You Live Or How You Live?
Ezekiel Emanuel, bioethicist and fellow at the Center for American Progress, discussed a well-known piece he wrote for The Atlantic called “Why I Hope to Die at 75,” saying he…
This CEO Fought For Better Wages At His Company. Guess What Happened.
Mark Bertolini, CEO of Aetna, explained how he increased wages for his workers, arguing that taking better care of his employees would in turn lead to better care for Aetna’s…
Michael Mack: Debate Over GMOs Is A ‘Western Luxury’
Michael Mack, CEO of Syngenta, said some of the debate over food technologies like GMOs is “a Western luxury.” “Two billion people don’t have enough micronutrients, a billion people don’t…
Michael Dell: ‘The Most Dangerous Thing Is Not Taking A Risk’
Michael Dell, founder and CEO of Dell, Inc., told HuffPost Live at Davos on Friday he’s disappointed in entrepreneurs and leaders who don’t encourage a little risk taking. “When you…
John Hickenlooper Advises Other States To Wait On Pot Legalization
Colorado Gov. Hickenlooper (D) spoke about life after marijuana legalization in an interview with HuffPost Live at Davos. “It’s interesting, we’ve obviously learned a tremendous amount, the whole team has…
Yale President Peter Salovey: ‘The Most Effective Way To Combat Speech You Don’t Like Is With Speech’
Yale President Peter Salovey spoke on free expression on campuses, reflecting on a recent incident at the University of California, Berkeley, where students protested comedian Bill Maher’s appearance at a…
This Simple Practice Could Help Reduce Stress, Increase Focus And Make You More Kind
New York Times reporter David Gelles, who authored an upcoming book called Mindful Work: How Meditation Is Changing Business from the Inside Out, talked with HuffPost Live at Davos Friday…
Jeremy Balkin: ‘Absolutely Finance Is A Force For Good’
Jeremy Balkin, founder of Give While You Live, stopped by HuffPost Live at Davos to talk about using finance to make positive change. “Absolutely finance is a force for good,”…
Sheryl Sandberg: ‘It’s Still Hard To Speak In A Professional Setting As A Woman’
Sheryl Sandberg, chief operating officer of Facebook, sat down with Arianna on HuffPost Live at Davos, where she addressed the issues women continue face in the workplace. “Even with all…
2015 World Economic Forum: Live Updates From Davos
The 2015 World Economic Forum is taking place in Switzerland this week. The event, also known as the Davos Annual Meeting, brings together some of the world’s leading voices in…
Sergio Ermotti: We Need To ‘Change The Rules Of The Game’ On Privacy
Sergio Ermotti, the group CEO of UBS, spoke about cybersecurity threats in an interview with HuffPost Live at Davos. “We need also to change the rules of the game in…
Why Being More Interconnected Doesn’t Mean We’re More In Control
Brian Gallagher, president and CEO of United Way, stopped by HuffPost Live at Davos Wednesday where he talked about how interconnected the world is — and how that’s not necessarily…
Mindfulness Is The Way To ‘Get Out Of This 24/7 Stress-Based World We’re In,’ Professor Bill George Says
Professor Bill George of Harvard Business School spoke with HuffPost Live at Davos on Wednesday about mindfulness. “There’s a lot of interest right now in being a more mindful leader,”…
Jasmine Whitbread: First And Third World ‘Not Geographic Anymore — They Cut Right Across’
Jasmin Whitbread, CEO of Save the Children, spoke with HuffPost Live at Davos on Wednesday about the major progress that has been made to help lessen the severity of issues…
How The World Can Cope With Its Food Demand Struggles
Dr. Shenggen Fan, director general of the International Food Policy Research Institute, spoke with HuffPost Live about how new technology can help the world deal with struggles related to food…
Dr. Jennifer Doudna: Women Can Pursue STEM Fields And Still Be Mothers, Wives On Their Own Terms
Dr. Jennifer Doudna of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute chatted with HuffPost Live while at Davos on Wednesday about how important it is for women to pursue careers in Science,…
Aron Cramer: ‘Fundamental Changes’ In Consumer Demand Forcing CEOs To Shift Focus
Aron Cramer, president and CEO of BSR, was asked by HuffPost Live at Davos on Wednesday if capitalism is “changing as we know it.” Cramer gave an example of Hilton…
Some Women Never Get Birth Certificates And That’s A Huge Problem For All Of Us
Kathy Calvin, president and chief executive officer of the United Nations Foundation, sat down with HuffPost Live at Davos on Wednesday to discuss how giving women the same opportunities as…
8 Ways Davos Is Urging World Leaders To Ask The Big Questions
As world leaders convene in Davos for the World Economic Forum 2015 this week, they’ll be discussing everything from climate change and Ebola to stalled economic growth in China and…
Victoria Espinel: ‘There Are Enormous Changes That Are Coming’ In Technology
Victoria Espinel, president and chief executive of the software industry trade group BSA, said “there are enormous changes that are coming” in technology across “all economic sectors.” “It’s clear we’re…
Nicholas Dirks, Chancellor Of Berkeley: ‘Education Is Not About Making People Feel Comfortable’
Nicholas Dirks, Chancellor of the University of California, Berkeley, spoke with HuffPost Live at Davos Wednesday on the controversy surrounding comedian Bill Maher’s appearance at a Berkeley graduation ceremony last…
Al Jazeera’s Ali Velshi: Climate Change Awareness Now ‘Intergenerational’
Ali Velshi of Al Jazeera America spoke with HuffPost Live at Davos Wednesday about what people need to do to combat climate change. Velshi said the acceptance of climate change…
Professor Adam Grant On What It Means To Work A Meaningless Job
Adam Grant, a professor at The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, joined HuffPost Live at Davos on Wednesday to discuss the meaningfulness of jobs. “Most of us work…
Mark Hoffman: Discussion On Cybersecurity Is ‘Evolving’ Thanks To The Sony Hack
CNBC President Mark Hoffman spoke with HuffPost Live at Davos Wednesday about the “evolving” discussion on cybersecurity, saying the recent Sony hacking further propelled the issue into the global conversation….
Rosario Perez Explains Why Economic Gender Equality Is So Important
Rosario Perez, chief executive officer of the women’s development organization Pro Mujer, spoke to HuffPost Live at Davos about the importance of economic gender equality. Perez said the issue is…