Category: Portico

From Paradox to Possibility: Practicing the Golden Rule in a Global World

July 31, 2014 • Portico

Some thoughts on how to effect change in complex contexts. The article is a strategic snapshot of the lessons we have learned over the past…

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A New Vision for US Foreign Policy

March 19, 2014 • Portico

This blog post originally appeared on the World Economic Forum blog. Americans believe in the power of the bottom-up (people-to-people exchanges), but they have lost…

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What Faith can Teach us about Resilient Leaders

February 19, 2014 • Portico

This blog post originally appeared on the World Economic Forum blog. The unpredictable impact of globalization can besiege individuals and institutions alike, creating the potential…

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What is the Role of Faith in Resisting Tyranny?

January 14, 2014 • Portico

This blog post originally appeared on the World Economic Forum blog. “Nothing changes on New Year’s Day” — U2, 1983 Over the years, I have…

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The Politics of Jesus’ Birth

December 2, 2013 • Portico

Lines of determined shoppers jostle for advantage in the mall. “Black Friday” dominates the news. Relentless television specials peddle gauzy sentimentality and nostalgia. It must…

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